Energy & Infrastructure
sustainability
Embedded in our decision-making
Sustainability is at the heart of our decision making in the Downing Energy & Infrastructure team. Our investment, development, construction and asset management teams work together to ensure that environmental, social and governance standards are upheld in line with SFDR and GRESB requirements.
Our impact
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Our environmental, social and governance initiatives within energy & infrastructure
We became certified as a BCorp in 2022.
Learn more about our status here.
Downing has been a proud signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) since 2020.
Learn more about our 2024 results here.
GRESB is an independent and standardised sustainability benchmark used by investors and clients globally.
On behalf of Downing Hydro AB, a Swedish entity holding over 30 hydropower sites, we are proud to share their 2024 results in the prestigious GRESB Sustainability Benchmarking assessment for infrastructure assets here.
There are four United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals that are frequently used to describe the positive contribution our investments make to help solve some of the most pressing needs facing our environment and society.
As a key stakeholder in the renewable energy sector, we recognise our responsibility to help shape a responsible and sustainable industry. We utilise our Supplier ESG Risk Tool to ensure that our procurement supply chain is aligned with global standards on human rights and ethical sourcing.
We seek opportunities to enhance the biodiversity of ecosystems we operate in. This involves proactive management and optimisation of land and water ways under management and associated relationships.
We have a selection of nature focused installations across our portfolio, such as bird boxes, beehives and bat boxes. New sites in the UK make Biodiversity Net Gain commitments.
Insights
Explore our case studies and insights to see how we deliver value through renewable energy and infrastructure investing.
Basking in the sun: nine solar policy essentials
Basking in the sun: nine solar policy essentials
Downing Sustainability and Responsible Investment Report 2024
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Downing Sustainability and Responsible Investment Report 2024
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Our Energy & Infrastructure team
Downing’s team brings extensive expertise, with years of collective experience in renewable energy and infrastructure.
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