Iona Response to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
Osborne’s Autumn Statement today revealed new measures which positively affect Iona’s investment strategy. One of the main themes for Iona that came out from the announcement is with regards to additional funding ,which is to be provided in civil and environmental infrastructure projects. In particular the Government has established a further £100m of funding specifically […]
Iona Capital launches Iona Environmental VCT
Iona Capital, the UK renewable energy investment specialist, is launching a £10m Environmental VCT to fund waste-to-energy projects, principally focusing on Anaerobic Digestion. The fund offers retail investors the potential for strong tax-free returns and a reduction in income tax bills while providing direct access to a low risk portfolio of Government endorsed waste recycling […]
Iona Environmental VCT Share Offer
Iona Environmental VCT PLC has published a prospectus to raise up to, in aggregate, GBP10 million through offers for subscription of up to 10,000,000 B shares of 0.1 pence each in the share capital of the Company. The Offers will open on 5 July 2011 and may close at any time thereafter but in any […]
National Award for Food Waste Recycling Company
BiogenGreenfinch Wins National Recycling Award BiogenGreenfinch picked up the prize for Waste to Energy Provider of the Year at this year’s National Recycling Awards, held at the London Hilton, Park Lane on Thursday 14th July. The best recycling and waste management achievements in the UK were recognised at this year’s prestigious awards ceremony with over […]
Iona Capital holds masterclass in funding anaerobic digestion projects
A masterclass in funding anaerobic digestion projects will be led by Iona Capital’s Mike Dunn at this year’s UK AD & Biogas conference. Held annually by the Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Association, the conference brings together leading experts from across the sector. Mike Dunn (Iona Capital) will join David Kinnersley (Fisher German) and John Cook […]
Waste Review and Anaerobic Digestion Strategy
The publication of two long awaited government reports offers encouraging news for investors in renewable energy. Last week saw the release of the Waste Review and the Anaerobic Digestion Strategy, demonstrating the government’s ongoing commitment to sustainable consumption. The Waste Review includes a range of pledges that focus on waste prevention, moving the UK towards […]
World’s first Renewable Heat Incentive launched
“This incentive is the first of its kind in the world. It’ll help the UK shift away from fossil fuel, reducing carbon emissions and encouraging innovation, jobs and growth in new advanced technologies.” 10 March 2011 Press Notice: 2011/023 (Secretary of State, Chris Huhne) £860m government scheme expected to increase green capital investment by £4.5 […]
Iona announces first close of Iona Environmental Infastructure LP 3
Iona Capital ( “Iona”) today announces the first close of the Iona Environmental Infrastructure LP 3 (the “Fund”), a £250m 15 year limited life pooled investment vehicle. It offers investors the opportunity to participate in the emerging and fast growing asset class of Environmental Infrastructure with a particular focus on investments in UK Bioenergy projects, […]