We have launched our first ever Green Month, a campaign running throughout July to inspire greener living, highlight the organisation’s sustainability efforts, and promote our Green Loan.

The initiative supports our long-term commitment to becoming carbon-neutral by 2030 – a key objective set out by the board of directors. Activity during Green Month will showcase the steps we are taking to reduce its own environmental impact, while helping our members finance eco-friendly choices in their homes and daily lives.

Caitlin Connelly, Green Team member and our Senior Business Development & Communications Administrator, said: “Green Month is all about supporting our members to take simple steps towards sustainability, while holding ourselves accountable for our own environmental footprint. Keep an eye on our social media channels this month, which are packed with tips, resources, interviews and much more. Our Green Loans offer practical support for anyone looking to make greener choices in a more affordable way.”

To support its carbon reduction ambitions, We have already conducted an energy audit at its Northampton office on Summerhouse Road, identifying key opportunities to cut emissions and improve efficiency across energy use, travel, suppliers, resources and community engagement.

A series of stories and tips are being shared across our social media channels this month including:

• Staff stories from our Green Team, sharing personal ways they live more sustainably

• Member stories, highlighting how our Green Loans have helped people invest in environmentally friendly improvements

• Practical tips for anyone keen to start living greener

• A dedicated promotion of our Green Loan

Our Green Loans are available to help members fund sustainable projects such as energy-efficient home improvements, eco-friendly purchases, or other green investments. If you're a member, you can borrow from £5,000 to £25,000 at an initial APR of 9.4%, which reduces to 8% on proof of completed work. For smaller projects under £5,000, the APR starts at 26.8%, reducing to 25% upon completion.

Commsave member Adam recently used a Green Loan to upgrade his new home: “I borrowed £7,000 from Commsave for home renovations. My house had old windows and doors, and I wanted to make it more energy efficient – not just to reduce my environmental impact but to save money on heating this winter. The loan made it affordable and straightforward.”

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