Frequently Asked Questions

The GPC’s Powers and Role

sDoes the GIB need your approval before making an investment? If not, how will you track its investment to make sure they are green?
sHow does the GPC’s role apply to the Green Investment Group (GIG) as opposed to the GIB?
sHow will the GPC be able to assess how green are the investments made by the GIB?
sIf Macquarie is making high carbon investments what will GPC do about it?
sWhat can you do if the GIB does not follow its green purposes or changes them without GPC approval? What sanctions do you have?
sWhat if the GIB makes all its investments abroad?
sWhat is the relationship between the GIB and the Green Investment Group (GIG)?
sWhat Powers do you have?
sWhat will you do to ensure the green purposes of the GIB are protected?
sWhy was the Green Investment Group (GIG) created when GIB was privatised?

About the GPC

sAre you planning to take on a wider role as per your Articles of Association?
sDo you have a register of gifts and hospitality, and of conflicts of interest? Can we see it?
sHow much are the trustees of the GPC being paid?
sHow will you communicate with those that are interested in what you have been doing? Will you be producing a report?
sWhat is the legal status of the Green Purposes Company?
sWhere is your registered office?
sWho is the company secretary?
sWill GPC become a charity?