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Downing's approach to responsible investment
Actively identifying, considering, monitoring and managing ESG factors throughout the investment process and throughout the period of ownership enables us to create value for our investors and communities. Below we outline how investing with Downing can positively contribute to society and the environment:
special education needs school spaces created since 2012, includes sites in development*
property constructions funded since 2017*
assets managed across multiple technologies*
specialist and elderly care home places in the current portfolio, includes sites in development*
*as at September 2025
In September 2022, we completed certification for becoming a B Corp for meeting high standards of social and environmental performance. We are now one of the few asset managers who have made a commitment to people and the planet.
We are strongly committed to continue improving our high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency - while working towards a sustainable future for all.
During the pre-investment process, we score all investment opportunities against a proprietary ESG scorecard. From this, we gain an understanding of sustainability risks, impacts and areas for future engagement.
We maintain high standards and constantly improve our ESG practices by being signatories and active participants to industry frameworks and associations, and through strong advocacy with policymakers.
Solar sheep maintain the land in which a solar farm is located in a fully sustainable and eco-friendly way while enabling dual purpose land use. The sheep support the biodiversity of the area by avoiding the use of pesticides, thus allowing local wildlife and pollinators to flourish and thrive.
Downing is pleased to be partnering with Earth Energy Education, a company dedicated to getting children out of the classroom and visiting renewable energy sites across the UK to educate them about green energy.
Our 2025 Sustainability & Responsible Investment Report celebrates our journey so far, acknowledges the challenges we face, and sets out our ambitions for the future.
Please download our documents relating to our approach to responsible investing below.
Sustainability policy
Responsible Investment Policy
Biodiversity Net Gain Strategies
B Corp Impact Report
As providers of debt and equity, investors have an important role in achieving net gain for climate and nature, positive outcomes and access to the systems for a society to function, and structures for boards, management teams and shareholder rights that provide strong governance.
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If you are a private investor call us on 020 7416 7780 or email customer@downing.co.uk
