The Green Finance Institute is expanding its green mortgage training programme to Scotland.

The certificate in green mortgages is designed to give advisers and property professionals a greater understanding of the products available and how they work.

The Institute is also aiming to increase the size of the green mortgage market through its training programme.

GFI green mortgage campaign and training delivery lead Chloe Timperley says: “Scotland’s ambition to achieve net zero by 2045 makes it a natural next step for our green mortgage certificate.

“Conversations about sustainability and energy-efficient home upgrades need to become a standard part of every advice journey, ensuring that all borrowers understand the options available to them.

“Guided by the leadership of the Scottish government, green mortgages are an essential part of ensuring Scotland tackles its built environment emissions and energy use.”

Scotland’s acting minister for climate action Dr Alasdair Allan says: “The development of Scotland’s green finance sector is crucial to delivering a fair, resilient, and energy independent future in the built environment.

“This new training programme is a key step in ensuring mortgage professionals have the tools they need to help homeowners and landlords finance the transition to low-carbon, energy-efficient homes, a change which will help deliver health benefits and energy bill savings for individuals as well as supporting delivery of wider net zero targets.”