Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Supporting businesses with eco-friendly practices (e.g., sustainable packaging, renewable energy solutions, waste reduction)
• ARC Marine's reef cubes® are the world’s only carbon-neutral solution for marine habitat conservation and restoration, emitting 90% less CO2 than Portland cement.

Social Achievements

• Increased staff numbers by 28%
• Supported SMEs creating and safeguarding over 2692 jobs
• Active in underserved boroughs and communities, with 39% of supported SMEs having female representation on senior management and 25% having diverse leadership.
• Springpod helped over 500,000 young people, of which 60% were female, 44% from an ethnic minority background, and 24% receiving free school meals.

Governance Achievements

• Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Economic challenges (both domestic and global)
• Supply chain disruptions (due to Covid and Brexit)
• Securing growth finance as an earlier-stage, female-founded business

Mitigation Strategies

• Seeking insight around changing market gaps and identifying how to innovate
• Working with businesses to overcome challenges and identify opportunities
• Providing additional support beyond funding (e.g., co-investment, management team support)
• Flexible funding solutions to accommodate diverse business structures (e.g., Employee-Owned Trusts)

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed