Registration and refreshments Meet your fellow members
09.30
Building societies for beginners Optional session giving an introduction to the building society model and the workings of an AGM
10.00
Annual General Meeting including Ask the Directors
11.15
Break
11.30
What you can do to save the planet
Prof. Mike Berners-lee - Lancaster’s University's Environment Centre, Founder and director, Small World Consulting Carbon footprinting expert Mike Berners-Lee, and author of the bestselling books There is No Planet B and How bad are bananas?, discusses what we can do as individuals to make a difference and help tackle the climate and ecological crisis
12.00
How can we deliver net zero Panel discussion on how we can build public support to deliver a fair and just transition to net zero
Paul Allen - Zero Carbon Britain report author, Centre for Alternative Technology Jo Hand - Co-founder and Impact Director, Giki Zero
12.45
Lunch (vegetarian, complimentary)
13.45
Making our homes fit for the future Panel discussion exploring the role of energy efficient and low carbon buildings to deliver net zero
Dr Katherine Adams - Technical and Research Lead, Alliance for Sustainable Building Products (ASBP) Jon Bootland - Chief Executive, Passivhaus Trust Dr Kerry Mashford OBE - Ecology director and Building Performance Network Executive committee member
14.30
Celebrating more than 40 years of Ecology Reflections on the positive impact of Ecology’s sustainable lending since 1981
Paul Ellis - Chief Executive, Ecology Building Society
15.00
Break
15.15
Sustainable lending in practice Hear from Ecology borrowers who are building a greener future
Helen Bartlett - Hub Co-ordinator, Brighton & Hove Community Land Trust Tom Campbell - Committee member, The Mildmay Club
16.00
Closing comments Louise Pryor - Chair designate, Ecology Building Society
The Mildmay Club is located on Newington Green in Stoke Newington. The nearest railway station is Canonbury (London Overground) (15 mins).
Newington Green is also well served by buses to destinations including Oxford Circus, Charing Cross, Waterloo, Liverpool Street, Kings Cross, Euston and Fenchurch Street.
Bus numbers include: 21, 73, 141, 236, 341 and 476.
By bike
Limited unsheltered bicycle parking available on Newington Green. Visitors using folding bicycles can store them inside. Bikes are left at own risk.
By car/taxi
Visitors can be dropped off near the front door of The Mildmay Club. There is a very limited chargeable street parking available nearby.
Please find below our 2030 Strategy plan (and Summary 2030 Strategy plan) which sets out the issues, challenges and opportunities that face society and our priorities for this decade.
We would like to share our 2030 vision with you and will be holding an online event on Wednesday 1 December from 11.30 am to 12.30 pm.
This is a first-hand opportunity for you to hear from our directors about our strategy and how it has been shaped by members' input, and to guide us as we implement our ambitious plans.
You can register to attend our online event here, which will take you to our dedicated Zoom events page. This event is open to all members and non-members. Please register by 5 pm on Tuesday 30 November.
If you are unable to join us or would like to submit questions in advance relating to our 2030 strategy, please:
Since we were established 40 years ago, Ecology has been at the forefront of efforts to use ethical and green finance to promote sustainable living and help combat the catastrophic damage caused by climate change.
We are focussing our efforts during COP26 on the main outcomes: mobilising finance to urgently fund the transition to a low carbon economy and decarbonising the built environment by retrofitting existing homes and building new homes that are better for people and planet.
To coincide with COP26, we are also launching our 2030 Strategy in response to the climate and ecological emergency and the decisive action that is needed in this decade.
Decarbonising the built environment
Buildings are responsible for 39% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions, with operational emissions (from energy to heat, cool and light buildings) accounting for 28% and the remainder coming from materials and construction processes.
We will not be able to solve climate change without dramatically reducing emissions from how we heat, power, build and maintain the build environment. Many of the buildings that exist today will still be in use in 2030 and 2050, so we must focus on improving their fabric to reduce their energy demand and moving to low carbon energy technology. New buildings must be built to high-energy performance standards so they will not need retrofitting in the future while minimising the emissions from their materials and construction processes.
For COP26, we're supporting
theArchitects Climate Action Network (ACAN)with their presence and series of events in Glasgow. ACAN is a network of individuals within architecture and related built environment professions taking action to address the twin crises of climate and ecological breakdown
theBuilt Environment Virtual Pavilion created by the UK Green Building Council, the charity with over 600 member organisations spanning the built environment sector. The theme of the Pavilion is ‘Build Better Now’, and is designed to enable widespread access and engagement on a more sustainable built environment
Mobilising finance
Earlier this year, Ecology was the first building society to sign the Net Zero Banking Alliance commitment to achieve net zero through our lending by 2050. As well as demonstrating our own commitment, we seek to create momentum for other financial institutions to ensure net zero is at the heart of their strategy.
Working together to deliver climate action is one of the key aims of COP26. As part of the Net Zero Banking Alliance and Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ), we're adding our weight to broaden, deepen and raise ambition in the financial sector.
Earlier this year, we were the first building society to report the carbon footprint of our mortgage lending. Since then, we've been working to build knowledge and momentum for UK financial institutions to measure carbon emissions from their lending, by co-chairing the UK Working Group on Residential Lending of the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials, UK (PCAF UK). The annual report of PCAF UK will be launched around COP26, and will include our recommendations for UK policymakers to facilitate the accurate carbon performance of the UK’s residential building stock.
Ecology is a member of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values and we'll be supporting GABV’s annual ‘Banking on Values Day’, which this year is timed to take place on 3 November during COP26. Our work within GABV is a continuation of our important work in promoting sustainable banking, and as you may know, Ecology became the first building society to sign the first global sustainability framework for the banking industry, theUnited Nations Finance Initiative ‘Principles for Responsible Banking’, in September 2019.
We'll continue to make our voice heard as a supporter of change in the financial system, and doing everything we can to leverage the power of the financial community for the good of society, both at COP26 and beyond.
Paul Ellis, Ecology’s Chief Executive has also recently written a Letter to the Earth to add our voice to the call to action from business leaders for COP26.
In addition to the inter-governmental conference, there is a wide selection of events and exhibitions from environmental groups, businesses, academia and others taking place in the 'Green Zone' at the conference as well as 'fringe' activities around the city.
Other venues and online
There are also a wide range of ways to get involved away from Glasgow - many of which will be available to participate online.
You may be able to join activities in your area or contribute to the conversation on social media, using #COP26 and #OneStepGreener. There is also a wide range of information for schools, individuals and businesses on the COP26 website under Get involved.
You can also subscribe to theCOP26 channel on YouTubeand hear from Sir David Attenborough on why agreement at COP26 is crucial and the compelling case for why climate action matters.
You can learn how to live more sustainably. Ecology colleagues recently trialled the Giki Zero guide to adopting a more sustainable lifestyle - sign up for free here atGiki Zero.
Join the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice on Saturday 6 November. Organised by The COP26 Coalition, you can access information on local hubs and regional initiatives for groups and individuals mobilising for climate justice.
Being a green finance ambassador
Finally, you can continue to talk with your friends, colleagues, children and others about why making an ethical choice in finance, savings, mortgages and the way we live our lives can make a difference in helping to save the planet and do our bit for COP26!
An account can be opened by a young person aged 16-17 years with a cheque or a payment from an account in their name. You must complete an application form and send it to us. See the section on 'How to apply below'.
Alternatively, a parent/guardian or relative can open an account on the behalf (and in the name of a young person (16-17 years old) with either:
a cheque (drawn on their own personal current account);
a bank or building society cheque (supported by an investment account statement); or
a bank transfer.
A covering letter that confirms the relation to the young person and declares that the money will indeed be used by the young person must also be provided during the application. We will need to verify the identity and address of the young person. For details of how this is done, please read the Savings account identification leaflet.
Child (under 16 years old)
An account can be opened by a parent/guardian or relative as a trustee for a child under the age of 16 years if the parent/guardian or relative makes an initial deposit from an account held in their name.
Applicants (the parents/guardians or relatives) must each have their identity verified in accordance with the information provided in the Savings account identification requirements leaflet. Birth/Adoption certificate (original only), NHS Medical Card or National Insurance notification letter must also be provided during application.
How to apply for a 90-Day Notice account
Step 1.
Please read all the documents on the right before applying
Step 2.
Tick to download a 90-Day Notice account application form
Step 3.
Post your application form to us - please note, scanned copies are not accepted
Please note our identification requirements
list in case we request more information
Please read these leaflets and tick to download the application
An account can be opened by a young person aged 16-17 years with a cheque or a payment from an account in their name. You must complete an application form and send it to us. See the section on 'How to apply below'.
Alternatively, a parent/guardian or relative can open an account on the behalf (and in the name of a young person (16-17 years old) with either:
a cheque (drawn on their own personal current account);
a bank or building society cheque (supported by an investment account statement); or
a bank transfer.
A covering letter that confirms the relation to the young person and declares that the money will indeed be used by the young person must also be provided during the application. We will need to verify the identity and address of the young person. For details of how this is done, please read the Savings account identification leaflet.
Child (under 16 years old)
An account can be opened by a parent/guardian or relative as a trustee for a child under the age of 16 years if the parent/guardian or relative makes an initial deposit from an account held in their name.
Applicants (the parents/guardians or relatives) must each have their identity verified in accordance with the information provided in the Savings account identification requirements leaflet. Birth/Adoption certificate (original only), NHS Medical Card or National Insurance notification letter must also be provided during application.
How to apply for a 90-Day Notice account
Step 1.
Please read all the applicable leaflets before applying
Step 2.
Tick to download a 90-Day Notice account application form
Step 3.
Post your application form to us - please note, scanned copies are not accepted
Please refer to our identification requirements
list in case we request more information
Please read these leaflets and tick to download the application
An account can be opened by a parent or relative as a trustee for a child of any age if the parent or relative makes an initial deposit from an account held in their name. Applicants (the parents or relatives) must each have their identity verified in accordance with the information provided in the Savings account identification requirements leaflet specified for individual’s identification requirements. The application should be accompanied by a Birth/Adoption certificate (original only), NHS Medical Card or National Insurance notification letter.
Our 90-Day Notice savings account is available only to existing Ecology members (child or trustee) who have continued to be members since 7 February 2020.
Our mortgages fund the construction and renovation of sustainable buildings, for residential and commercial projects. We reward energy efficiency through our C-change discounts applied to the mortgage interest rate.
Our offices are ecological and carbon neutral.
Emissions intensity (CO2/m2) for new build properties
50%
Emissions intensity (CO2/m2) for renovated properties
30%
of new build properties achieving EPC A or above
30%
of renovated properties achieving EPC C or above
40%
of properties with low embodied carbon
60%
of properties with low carbon heating
Find out how we’ve achieved lorem ipsum dolor sit amet by viewing our Case Studies page lorem ipsum.
Your eligible deposits with Ecology Building Society are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, the UK's deposit guarantee scheme. Any deposits you hold above the limit are unlikely to be covered.
the
