Reports and insight

ESG in manufacturing: in partnership with Make UK

Read about the progress, opportunities and challenges faced by UK manufacturers looking to improve their ESG strategies.

ESG in manufacturing

Grounded in evidence

We’ve teamed up with Soil Association Exchange to create the largest, most comprehensive review of farm environmental performance ever carried out in the UK.

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Decarbonisation of the UK housebuilding sector

How some of our customers are facing into recent economic challenges with the support of industry benchmarking, the Green Buildings Tool and sustainability-linked loans.

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UK Net Zero Census

A report detailing the results of a UK national census on approach and progress SMEs are making towards net zero.

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Building a sustainable and inclusive future

Our 2023 report provides an update on our progress towards our sustainability ambitions.

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Sector expertise

Real estate and housing

Explore key sustainability trends, resources and insights for the real estate and housing sector.

Real estate and housing hub

Education

Begin mapping out a greener future by looking at the range of sustainability resources and guidance available to the education sector.

Education hub

Manufacturing

See our resources, guidance and tailored finance solutions to help accelerate your manufacturing business's transition to net zero.

Manufacturing hub

Agriculture

Our team is fully committed to helping agricultural businesses thrive and supporting them with specialist lending and banking guidance.

Agriculture hub

Sustainability for corporates

For larger businesses (£100m+ turnover)

For businesses with an annual turnover above £100m, please contact the Sustainability and ESG Financing team. The team specialise in structuring environmental, social and governance (ESG) products and services, helping corporates become more sustainable in the UK's road to net zero.

Sustainability & ESG Financing team

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