North of Tyne Combined Authority creates new £18m green deal fund

The investment will be delivered in partnership with Amber Infrastructure a leading specialist infrastructure investment fund manager, with a track record in the UK low carbon market, having deployed over £270 million into innovative low carbon infrastructure projects in the UK.

The investment compromises of £9 million investment from the North of Tyne Combined Authority, with Amber as fund manger tasked with sourcing the additional £9 million investment. The Green New Deal Fund will be operational and open for applications from September 2021.

Cllr Nick Forbes, portfolio holder for jobs, innovation and growth said:

“A green and just economic recovery has risen in significance not only locally but internationally too. We recognise both the scale of the challenge of moving to net zero and the opportunities associated with green growth.

We are delighted to partner with Amber to deliver our Green New Deal Fund, a ground-breaking approach to tackle carbon emissions whilst delivering inclusive economic growth and a game-changing investment in good green jobs.

This boldly ambitious fund is one of the first of its kind. It will invest in the projects needed to decarbonise our region and will support our green recovery by investing in our local businesses to help them access the economic opportunities associated with our move towards net zero.”

Chair of Amber Infrastructure, Giles Frost said:

“Amber is delighted to have been appointed by the North of Tyne Combined Authority to establish the innovative Green New Deal Fund which has been created to benefit the people of the region.  The fund is ambitious. It will bring new money to the region promoting economic growth and at the same time helping deliver the Mayor’s goal of achieving net zero.   We look forward to a long and successful relationship with the new fund and all its wider stakeholders.”