The Impact team works alongside businesses that champion environmental and social progress, while actively creating value for the broader community through purposeful and responsible growth.
Our Aim
Supporting Purpose-Led UK Businesses for Sustainable Growth
We are dedicated to backing UK companies that pursue social and environmental impact alongside strong financial performance. Our objective is to help these businesses meet ambitious sustainability goals while driving long-term growth.
Our Philosophy
Profitability Rooted in Responsibility
True business success, in our view, must be defined by both economic outcomes and positive contributions to society and the environment. We partner with companies that embed sustainability into their core mission and operational culture. Our Impact team ensures these businesses achieve financial success while making measurable strides on sustainability objectives. We believe that purpose-driven companies are best positioned for resilience and leadership.
Investment Criteria
Backing UK Firms with Sustainable Foundations
We look for UK businesses that meet the following criteria:
• Their products or services support one or more UN Sustainable Development Goals, using the SDGs as our roadmap.
• They have leadership teams deeply committed to environmental and social responsibility.
• They generate at least £900,000 in operating profit, ensuring commercial sustainability.
How We Invest
Active Engagement and Tailored Support
Working alongside our impact experts, we engage with entrepreneurs who welcome proactive minority partnerships. We help them grow sustainably by:
Our unique methodology involves:
• Conducting a thorough impact assessment through a structured framework.
• Establishing clear sustainability priorities for the partnership.
• Setting three to five measurable impact indicators with defined timelines.
These steps are undertaken in close collaboration with company leaders and stakeholders. Additionally, a portion of our team’s incentives is directed to UK charities supporting disadvantaged youth, such as The Prince’s Trust.
Priority Impact Areas
Of the 17 UN SDGs, we concentrate on five that align strongly with our mission and the UK context:
• Good Health and Wellbeing (SDG 3)
• Quality Education (SDG 4)
• Reduced inequalities (SDG 10).
• Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12)
• Climate action (SDG 13).
In a complex and evolving landscape, we focus on addressing urgent environmental and climate challenges while fostering social inclusion and community cohesion across the UK.
"We are proud to be among the first to integrate sustainability into our investment approach, recognising early on that climate leadership and social impact would become essential pillars for business and society. With close to 15 years of experience, our Impact team partners with UK enterprises that embed sustainability at the heart of their business models. Beyond our investments, we actively support charitable initiatives that uplift and equip disadvantaged young people, reinforcing our belief that long-term value is built through both commercial success and community contribution."
