Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Social

Social Achievements

• Launched a city-wide home delivery food service, distributing the equivalent of over 9,000 meals per week by the end of 2020 (up from 6,000 in February 2020).
• Provided 4,584 individual one-to-one crisis support sessions (a 60.8% increase).
• Achieved a 90% success rate in preventing homelessness among clients.
• 57.4% of clients achieved or made significant progress towards their personal goals.
• Client rating of support rose from 90.9% in 2019 to 98.5% in 2020.
• 45.0% of monthly volunteer hours were contributed by current and ex-clients.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Covid-19 pandemic sharply increased demand (+108% since March 2020) and operational costs.
• Covid-19 caused temporary closure of five support centers.
• Reduction in surplus food donations from the food industry due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Mitigation Strategies

• Launched a weekly crisis support phone service.
• Implemented a city-wide home delivery food service.
• Secured a government grant of £62,500 for food purchases.
• Drew down on existing food stock.
• Developed sophisticated processes to redistribute surplus food.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Sourcing food from various sources, including industry surplus, general public donations, and purchases.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 1: No Poverty
• Goal 2: Zero Hunger
• Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being

The Matthew Tree Project's work directly addresses poverty, food insecurity, and improves the health and well-being of vulnerable individuals.

Awards & Recognition

• Bristol Prestige Award for ‘Best Charitable Community Services’ 2020

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Governance
• Environmental
• Social
• Partnerships

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced carbon footprint to 14.79 tonnes in 2022 (Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions)
• Transitioned to a shared office space committed to sustainable practices
• Implemented a BYOD policy to reduce e-waste
• Utilized AWS cloud services committed to net-zero carbon by 2040
• Assisted corporate and asset manager clients in achieving net-zero targets

Social Achievements

• Maintained a diverse and inclusive workplace (2/3rds of executive roles held by women, predominantly female team, half members people of colour)
• Implemented employee share option plan (ESOP)
• Provided various wellness, learning, and development opportunities
• Implemented individualised training and career progression plans
• Offered flexible working arrangements and parental leave

Governance Achievements

• Launched flagship product, Maanch Engagement Tracker, to track ESG engagement and impact
• Updated all policies with an ESG lens
• Issued a Modern-day slavery statement
• Assigned roles for Environment, Social, and Governance aspects
• Maintained zero data breaches for five years, achieved Cyber Essentials+ Certification

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Navigating the complex landscape of ESG regulations
• Maintaining a balance between speed of growth and human capital
• Managing an international team across different time zones
• Ensuring data privacy and security for clients

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed the Maanch Engagement Tracker to streamline ESG compliance
• Prioritized human capital in growth strategies
• Developed processes to ease workflow and communication across international teams
• Implemented highest security standards, regular IT policy updates, and staff training, achieving zero data breaches

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, UN SDGs

Certifications: B Corp

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Maanch Engagement Tracker

Awards & Recognition

• Best For The World in Governance (B Corp UK)
• Ethical Finance Award (Wealth & Finance International)
• Investment Association Award