Our Social and Environmental Commitments
Net Zero
2022 and beyond…
Our commitment to Net Zero is not only a priority for our investment portfolios, but for us as a company too. Implementing – and adhering – to a Net Zero pledge is not just for big business and we at Path are aiming to be Net Zero by the end of 2022.
2022 might sound ambitious but we believe we are on track to meet this target and will continue to remain Net Zero as our business grows in future, with regular reviews of how we are mitigating our emissions caused by our company operations.
In getting to Net Zero, we will look to include Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, in line with the criteria needed for science-based targets. More
A collective call for change
At Path, we have a very clear mission which includes transparency, engagement and being part of a collective call for change.
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B Corp™
Path is a certified B Corp™, meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose.
We’re very proud to be part of a growing community aiming to redefine success in business, sharing ideas, connecting and collaborating with like-minded businesses. Read more
Good Egg
Path is delighted to be one of only a handful of financial advisers to have been awarded a ‘Good Egg’ accreditation from Good With Money. This is a further validation for our ethical and positive impact strategy.
The Good Egg Mark is the only accreditation in the UK designed to make it easier for consumers to find financial providers that use finance to benefit people and planet.
Find out more about the Good Egg Mark
Living Wage
Path is proud to be a Living Wage employer. The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate that is voluntarily paid by those companies who believe their staff deserve a wage which meets everyday needs.
Business Declares
Path Financial is proud to be joining Business Declares and the fast-growing network of businesses who acknowledge the Climate and Ecological Emergency. Our aim is to be net zero by the end of 2022 by reducing our emissions and impact on biodiversity. Concern for both people and the planet are not new to us and we look forward to continuing to share our journey and ensuring our voice is part of the collective, resounding call for change. We are certainly not claiming to be perfect, neither are we judging others, instead we are part of a coalition of the willing, looking to collaborate and accelerate action while continuing to highlight the challenges and uncomfortable truths.
Better Business Act
The Better Business Act is about transforming the way we do business so that every single company in the UK, whether big or small, takes ownership of its social and environmental impact. Together, we’re taking a straightforward ask to government: change Section 172 of the Companies Act to ensure that company directors are responsible for advancing the interests of shareholders alongside those of wider society and the environment.
SME Climate Commitment
Path recognises that climate change poses a threat to the economy, nature and society-at-large, our company commits to take action immediately. In doing so, we are proud to be recognised by the United Nations Race to Zero campaign, and join governments, businesses, cities, regions, and universities around the world that share the same mission.
UKSIF
Being a member of UKSIF at this crucial time allows Path to take our place at the heart of sustainable and responsible finance, push forward the UK’s leadership in this area and position our organisation as a key player in this rapidly growing landscape.
The Good Business Charter
Path has joined The Good Business Charter (GBC) an accreditation which recognises responsible business practices, The GBC is an independent not-for-profit organisation supported by the Confederation of Business Industry (CBI) and Trades Union Congress (TUC) and brings considerable expertise from leading figures from the world of commerce. Consisting of 9 different components covering employees, tax, the environment, customers and suppliers. It’s a simple, effective way to measure how a company is behaving.
Women in Finance Charter
Path is proud to have signed HM Treasury’s Women in Finance Charter. We are committed to working alongside other signatory firms to build a more balanced and fairer financial services industry for all. Read more
You only need to read the news and see some of the images from around the world to know that as humankind we can no longer bury our heads in the sand about climate change. Since having my daughter it has brought into sharp focus that we need to act now in order for the next generation to have a future. As well as trying to be mindful and make good choices, one of the most important aspects for me is teaching children from a young age that their individual actions can have a big impact and collectively we can all make a difference.
Carla Gerlach, Operations Business Manager
From multiple visits to Bangladesh since childhood, I have seen first-hand the devastation that climate change can cause in the day-to-day lives of the poorest in our society. This is especially prevalent in coastal areas where villagers have been losing their land and homes due to land erosion from the rising sea level – Simon Reeve’s brilliant Tropic of Cancer series for the BBC showed the harrowing images of costal erosion live, where metres of coastline can be gone in a blink of an eye. There are very real consequences of climate change for all of society, but the poorest are unequivocally the most vulnerable, and are unfairly having to take the burden of decades of unregulated carbon emissions in the developed world. This is clearly something that we need to take full accountability for, and by extension, turn the tide on, which I am proud to be facilitating through my role at Path.
Shams Kabir, Financial Planner
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