Impact investing
Investing with the intent to contribute to measurable positive social or environmental impact, alongside financial returns.Our impact at a glance
These figures combine our impact expertise and a snapshot of key impact indicators attributed to our Impact Driven strategies as of 31 December 2023, scaled by the size of our investment.
20
Impact Driven strategies across public and private markets
27
Impact portfolio managers and analysts
60+
BlueOrchard Impact investment specialists
80+
Schroders sustainability specialists
504,646
people supported
618,941
tons of CO2e avoided
674,288
MWh renewable energy generated
102,783
hectares dedicated to restoration and conservation
A message from our Group Chief Executive
Since impact pioneer BlueOrchard joined the Schroders Group in 2019 we have been working to scale impact into new asset classes with integrity.
The first Schroders Impact Report showcases a five-year journey towards a comprehensive impact practice across diverse asset classes, impact themes, and geographies.
Impact Report 2024
Learn about our impact capabilities and activity.
"Our Impact Report is an important step for Schroders. Highlighting the importance of integrity, innovation, and collaboration to drive positive, measurable change.”
Chair, Schroders
Why Schroders for impact?
Schroders Impact Driven range is underpinned by a robust Impact Framework, which serves as a cornerstone for our commitment to scaling impact with integrity. The Framework combines the impact expertise of BlueOrchard, a leading impact investor with over 20 years of experience, with the breadth of Schroders’ long history of fundamental investing across asset classes.
Our Impact Framework provides a rigorous and consistent approach to impact management, measurement, and reporting, as well as independent impact governance across all the portfolios in our Impact Driven range. It incorporates industry-leading standards such as Impact Frontiers, GIIN's IRIS+, and the Operating Principles for Impact Management.
Investing for people
Cavco
Cavco is one of the largest producers of manufactured housing in the United States. Cavco’s factory-built homes, leverage economies of scale to produce affordable, low-utility-cost homes with significantly less manufacturing waste than on-site home building.
The houses are intended to be entry-level homes and are tailored to households with an annual income under USD 40,000.
Investing for people
Shriram Transport Finance
Shriram Transport Finance’s social bond contributes to improving access to financial services for individuals and MSMEs who typically do not quality for traditional banking loans.
This includes small road transport operators and first-time buyers from underserved communities helping to promote socioeconomic advancement and reducing inequalities.
Investing for planet
aceGroup
aceGroup is a full-service provider focused on commercial photovoltaic systems and public e-mobility charging infrastructure projects in Germany.
It supports the development of critical sustainable infrastructure for the energy transition of the country, serving German corporates, who are committed to transition to net zero.
Impact Driven range
Our Impact Driven range covers a wide set of asset classes across public and private markets, impact themes and geographies. We also work with our clients to develop bespoke impact solutions that are tailored to their impact, risk, return, asset class and geographic objectives.
Our Impact Investing Specialists
Our impact commitments and accreditations
Members of GIIN
Recognised in BlueMark’s Practice Leaderboard 2024
Signatories to Impact Principles
Sustainability
Accelerating positive change for people and the planet