Hope Capital has released its first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report.
This report delves into the lender’s approach towards ESG factors and highlights its goals for the upcoming year.
Key aspirations outlined include the exploration of energy performance products, broadening support for charitable endeavours, investment in their team, and the introduction of fresh policies centred on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Since its inception in 2011, Hope Capital has consistently worked towards cultivating a sustainable and equitable business model.
The lender’s dedication goes beyond its primary function as a bridging lender. A testament to its commitment is the achievement of the HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter for five consecutive years.
This charter mirrors both the Government and Hope Capital’s mutual goal to ensure gender balance across all levels in financial service firms. Notably, females represent 78% of Hope Capital’s senior management team and make up half of the company’s overall workforce.
The report also showcases a variety of initiatives undertaken by the lender to champion environmental responsibility.
These initiatives include the introduction of a cycle-to-work scheme, providing support during the homelessness crisis, and investments in products that champion energy efficiency.
On the corporate social responsibility front, Hope Capital has launched “myHOPE”, a wellbeing and benefits portal dedicated to its team, while also making generous donations to local charities and endorsing local talent.
Further solidifying its commitment, the lender emphasises its focus on aligning leadership incentives with the expectations of stakeholders, guided by robust governance, procedures, and policies.
Jonathan Sealey, CEO at Hope Capital, said: “This is integral to what we do at Hope Capital and is deeply ingrained in our ethos.
“Being among the industry’s first to unveil such a report is a milestone we take immense pride in. It underscores our unwavering commitment to driving positive change.
“When you go through our report, the headlining achievements and our roadmap for fostering positive change stand out.”
By rolling out this report, Hope Capital underscores the mounting significance of ESG considerations for brokers, clients, stakeholders, investors, and the communities it serves.
The report is an amalgamation of both existing and new commitments, each aligned with the lender’s long-term objectives under the E, S, and G umbrellas.
Sealey added: “For over ten years, we’ve been an active player in the short-term finance arena. We take immense pride in our ESG journey and our accomplishments to date.
“Our efforts are channelled towards fostering and endorsing long-term sustainable value. This encompasses being transparent about our aspirations and the strides we’re making in our journey.”
