Building a cleaner future, today
As one of the UK’s highest scoring B Corps, we are committed to using our business as a force for good.
Thrive’s mission – putting money to work building new sustainable energy projects and empowering people to take action to address the climate emergency – informs every investment and procurement decision we make.
Because without the support of the majority, we cannot tackle the climate crisis effectively.
We favour integrity and authenticity over checklists; everyone at Thrive is encouraged to be curious and ask difficult questions. We do, however, welcome outside scrutiny; we are a certified B Corp and member of Bristol Climate and Nature Partnership, Better Business Act and the SME Climate Hub, collaborating to improve business ethics and accountability. We recognise that as human beings we will not always get it right, but we are transparent about the challenges we face, actions we take and how decisions are made.
This approach is reflected in our reporting and KPIs, which correspond with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) and keep us accountable. Below is a summary of our core business objectives, the action we’re taking to achieve them and how we measure our success – aligned to the appropriate UNSDGs.
Objectives
Reduce UK carbon emissions to directly address the climate emergency
Reduce UK carbon emissions to directly address the climate emergency
Activity
Fund, own and operate clean energy projects. We invest in the future of the UK energy system and support innovation using pioneering commercial approaches.
Measurement
Clean energy generation and CO₂ emissions reductions.
UNSDGs
7 – Affordable and clean energy
9 – Industry, innovation and infrastructure
13 – Climate action
Enable the public to have a stake in the UK’s transition to a clean energy system
Enable the public to have a stake in the UK’s transition to a clean energy system
Activity
Widen ownership of renewable energy projects and provide accessible opportunities to engage.
Measurement
Number of shareholders and bondholders, plus members of community energy groups we provide funding to.
UNSDGs
7 – Affordable and clean energy
13 – Climate action
Operate our business as a force for good environmentally and socially
Operate our business as a force for good environmentally and socially
Activity
Engage with the communities which host our sites and those who make the products we use fairly and transparently; protect and enhance the environment. Use our buying power to reward ethical producers.
Measurement
Community Benefit Programme, net zero commitment, B Corp certification and biodiversity reporting.
UNSDGs
7 – Affordable and clean energy
8 – Decent work and economic growth
11 – Sustainable cities and communities
12 – Responsible consumption and production
15 – Life on land
Uphold rigorous standards of governance with transparent reporting
Uphold rigorous standards of governance with transparent reporting
Activity
Our culture is based on integrity and an ethical approach. We are transparent, fair and just in all our transactions and we don’t avoid difficult issues.
Measurement
Annual, half year and impact reports.
UNSDGs
8 – Decent work and economic growth
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