Downing Sustainability and Responsible Investment Report 2024
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Downing Sustainability and Responsible Investment Report 2024
19/5/25
15 min
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As we approach our 40th anniversary, we reflect on the core values that define Downing. Our commitment to integrity and cultivating a distinctive, positive company culture has always been paramount.
Since our founding in 1986, our focus has evolved to prioritise renewable energy investment, support needs-based care, aid the development of new homes, and help smaller companies grow - all while helping our investors reach their financial goals. The report highlights this progress and developing focus on integrating sustainability and transparency across these activities.
"We're evolving our approach to place greater emphasis on sustainability throughout our activities. Reports like this are one way we demonstrate transparency in our outcomes - we hope you take the time to read it through and find it informative." - Roger Lewis
A deep dive into what to expect when reading this year’s report
- Top sustainability themes in 2025
- Our portfolio in numbers
- Highlights from 2024
- Targets
- B Corp Impact Assessment
- The Downing Foundation
- Environmental data
- Emissions numbers (absolute)
- Financed emissions from investments
- Climate and nature-related financial disclosures for all
- Integrating ESG into investment
- Stewardship
- Case studies
- UNPRI
In addition to the above, our report covers a wide range of sustainability topics, as we go from science and emissions to business and investments, including case studies of integration.
Our aim is to demonstrate to readers that we were aware and responsive to all the latest trends in sustainability and responsible investment throughout 2024, and we are well-positioned with our policies, products and processes to continue this throughout 2025. After which, we’ll do a similar reflection and review.
Have any questions? Contact us.
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As we approach our 40th anniversary, we reflect on the core values that define Downing. Our commitment to integrity and cultivating a distinctive, positive company culture has always been paramount.
Since our founding in 1986, our focus has evolved to prioritise renewable energy investment, support needs-based care, aid the development of new homes, and help smaller companies grow - all while helping our investors reach their financial goals. The report highlights this progress and developing focus on integrating sustainability and transparency across these activities.
"We're evolving our approach to place greater emphasis on sustainability throughout our activities. Reports like this are one way we demonstrate transparency in our outcomes - we hope you take the time to read it through and find it informative." - Roger Lewis
A deep dive into what to expect when reading this year’s report
- Top sustainability themes in 2025
- Our portfolio in numbers
- Highlights from 2024
- Targets
- B Corp Impact Assessment
- The Downing Foundation
- Environmental data
- Emissions numbers (absolute)
- Financed emissions from investments
- Climate and nature-related financial disclosures for all
- Integrating ESG into investment
- Stewardship
- Case studies
- UNPRI
In addition to the above, our report covers a wide range of sustainability topics, as we go from science and emissions to business and investments, including case studies of integration.
Our aim is to demonstrate to readers that we were aware and responsive to all the latest trends in sustainability and responsible investment throughout 2024, and we are well-positioned with our policies, products and processes to continue this throughout 2025. After which, we’ll do a similar reflection and review.
Have any questions? Contact us.
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As we approach our 40th anniversary, we reflect on the core values that define Downing. Our commitment to integrity and cultivating a distinctive, positive company culture has always been paramount.
Since our founding in 1986, our focus has evolved to prioritise renewable energy investment, support needs-based care, aid the development of new homes, and help smaller companies grow - all while helping our investors reach their financial goals. The report highlights this progress and developing focus on integrating sustainability and transparency across these activities.
"We're evolving our approach to place greater emphasis on sustainability throughout our activities. Reports like this are one way we demonstrate transparency in our outcomes - we hope you take the time to read it through and find it informative." - Roger Lewis
A deep dive into what to expect when reading this year’s report
- Top sustainability themes in 2025
- Our portfolio in numbers
- Highlights from 2024
- Targets
- B Corp Impact Assessment
- The Downing Foundation
- Environmental data
- Emissions numbers (absolute)
- Financed emissions from investments
- Climate and nature-related financial disclosures for all
- Integrating ESG into investment
- Stewardship
- Case studies
- UNPRI
In addition to the above, our report covers a wide range of sustainability topics, as we go from science and emissions to business and investments, including case studies of integration.
Our aim is to demonstrate to readers that we were aware and responsive to all the latest trends in sustainability and responsible investment throughout 2024, and we are well-positioned with our policies, products and processes to continue this throughout 2025. After which, we’ll do a similar reflection and review.
Have any questions? Contact us.
Share
As we approach our 40th anniversary, we reflect on the core values that define Downing. Our commitment to integrity and cultivating a distinctive, positive company culture has always been paramount.
Since our founding in 1986, our focus has evolved to prioritise renewable energy investment, support needs-based care, aid the development of new homes, and help smaller companies grow - all while helping our investors reach their financial goals. The report highlights this progress and developing focus on integrating sustainability and transparency across these activities.
"We're evolving our approach to place greater emphasis on sustainability throughout our activities. Reports like this are one way we demonstrate transparency in our outcomes - we hope you take the time to read it through and find it informative." - Roger Lewis
A deep dive into what to expect when reading this year’s report
- Top sustainability themes in 2025
- Our portfolio in numbers
- Highlights from 2024
- Targets
- B Corp Impact Assessment
- The Downing Foundation
- Environmental data
- Emissions numbers (absolute)
- Financed emissions from investments
- Climate and nature-related financial disclosures for all
- Integrating ESG into investment
- Stewardship
- Case studies
- UNPRI
In addition to the above, our report covers a wide range of sustainability topics, as we go from science and emissions to business and investments, including case studies of integration.
Our aim is to demonstrate to readers that we were aware and responsive to all the latest trends in sustainability and responsible investment throughout 2024, and we are well-positioned with our policies, products and processes to continue this throughout 2025. After which, we’ll do a similar reflection and review.
Have any questions? Contact us.
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