How we make a difference
From how and where we invest your money, to the way we serve our communities and run our business, we are proactively seeking opportunities to be a positive force for change in a number of key areas of sustainability.
Sustainable investing
Sustainable investing can mean different things to different businesses.
At Wesleyan, we do this by engaging with and challenging the businesses we invest in to become more sustainable, focusing our efforts where we believe we can make a positive difference.
We achieve this through a combination of ethical exclusions and active engagement.
Community and citizenship
Since 1841, we've championed our communities, supporting Birmingham factory workers and their families during the Industrial Revolution, and providing aid in times of sickness and loss.
Today, through colleague volunteering, fundraising and the Wesleyan Foundation, we continue our commitment to supporting our communities and our environment.
Business impact
In 2019, we benchmarked our carbon footprint and set out our goal to be operationally carbon neutral by the end of 2023. We met this target by reducing our operational footprint by more than 50% and purchased credible carbon credits to offset the remainder.
Year on year, we are continuing to make reductions and pledge to be net zero as a business by 2050, aligned with UK Government policy.
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Wesleyan Foundation
Since the launch of the Wesleyan Foundation in 2017 it has donated over £7.6 million to more than 900 charities, community groups and social enterprises, benefitting thousands of people across the UK.
Sustainable investing
At Wesleyan, our role isn’t just about managing your money. We’re committed to investing it to deliver better outcomes for you, while upholding ethical guidelines. We challenge the businesses we invest in to become more sustainable and focus where we can make a positive impact.