The Impact team partners with companies driving positive environmental and social change, while also contributing meaningfully to the wider community.
Our Aim
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Empowering purpose-driven businesses to deliver lasting value
We are committed to supporting UK-based companies that strive to create meaningful social and environmental change while delivering strong financial results for our investors. Our goal is to help these businesses achieve ambitious sustainability targets alongside sustainable growth.
Our Approach
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Balancing profitability with positive impact
We recognise that genuine business success must go hand in hand with responsibility to people and the planet. Growth that sacrifices social or environmental wellbeing is neither sustainable nor desirable. Instead, we focus on partnering with companies that integrate sustainability into their core operations and culture.
Our Impact team’s role is to support businesses in delivering both financial returns and measurable progress against sustainability goals. We firmly believe that companies leading on environmental and social responsibility are better positioned for long-term resilience and sector leadership.
Investment Criteria
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Backing companies aligned with tangible sustainability outcomes
We seek UK enterprises that:
• Provide products or services that contribute positively to one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), using the SDGs as our guiding framework.
• Are led by management teams with a strong commitment to environmental and social issues.
• Generate at least £900,000 in operating profit, demonstrating commercial viability.
Our Investment Process
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Active, bespoke partnership for sustainable growth
Drawing on the expertise of our investment and impact specialists, we work closely with entrepreneurs seeking a proactive minority partner who can support their expansion while advancing sustainability performance.
Our unique methodology involves:
• A comprehensive impact assessment using a multi-dimensional framework.
• Defining clear sustainability priorities for the investment period.
• Establishing three to five specific impact metrics with measurable, time-bound targets.
This process is carried out collaboratively with portfolio company leadership and stakeholders. To reinforce our commitment, a portion of our team’s remuneration may be donated to UK-based charities supporting disadvantaged young people, such as The Prince’s Trust.
Focused Priorities
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Among the 17 global SDGs, we prioritise five that resonate most closely with our mission and UK market needs:
• 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 rapidly evolving and complex world, we strive not only to tackle pressing environmental and climate challenges but also to promote social inclusion and cohesion across UK communities.
"We take pride in being early adopters of sustainable investing, especially as climate action and social responsibility become key priorities across society, business, and government. Leveraging almost two decades of investment expertise, our Impact team actively supports and funds UK businesses with proven sustainable models. As responsible corporate citizens, we are equally dedicated to fostering meaningful partnerships with charities focused on empowering disadvantaged youth."
