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United Kingdom |
Judge's report
The Church Commissioners have a well-developed and clear social impact strategy. The inclusion of social housing in their residential development projects exemplifies this. The reporting, the messaging and the connection to a 360-degree approach that is connected to business, ESG and DEI is commendable. The past, present and future of investing and impact is clearly defined.
They deliver outstanding regional social impact by embedding stewardship, affordable housing, healthcare, biodiversity and community revitalisation across their real assets investments. Their responsible-investment pillars provide a clear and structured impact overlay, underpinning a deep commitment to delivering social and environmental outcomes alongside financial returns.
STRATEGIC TAKEAWAYS
➤ Strengths include the breadth of activities, from developing 9,000 affordable homes to restoring heritage sites and expanding healthcare access |
➤ Ability to create innovative, locally-rooted impact models could be scaled |
➤ Ambition, structure, and measurable achievements firmly positions at an outstanding regional level and could be replicated elsewhere |
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Judged by
Vincent van Bijleveld
Chandran Fernando
Thomas Heijdendael
Vanesa Slone
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