Our sustainability journey
Sustainability is a journey, not a destination. We set out in 2009 with a passion for engaging with and supporting our local communities. As our business has grown, we have aspired to embed sustainability in everything we do. We are proud of our progress so far and excited about the future. Join us on our journey to building a better world.
People | Planet | Prosperity
“Purpose and sustainability are in Baringa’s DNA. Our Partnership is founded upon a culture of principled decision making, doing what’s right for the long haul. So whether at a local or global level, we seek to create impact that lasts for our clients, people, communities, and the planet – through everything we do.”
Our sustainability priorities
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Putting people first
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Protecting our planet
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Helping businesses prosper
2009
Launch CSR Days
Every Baringa employee has one day per year to volunteer for a cause close to their hearts.
Great Place To Work Institute® Best Workplaces UK (1st)
2013
First environmental audit
We measured the direct and indirect emissions from our offices covering all Scopes 1 & 2 emissions.
tonnes of CO2
2015
Measure and offset Scope 3 emissions
Recognising business travel is our biggest emissions category we measured and offset all emissions from flights, hotels and other business travel.
Launch Baringa Community Fund
Through this fund we provide pro-bono support to 3rd sector clients. Find out more about the type of work we do.
2017
Great Place to Work Institute® Best Workplaces UK
Large Business Category (1st)
Great Place to Work Institute® Best Workplaces Europe
Large Business Category (6th)
Development of climate risk proposition
2018
Start working with strategic charity partner Drive Forward
“I am delighted that we achieved top rankings in ‘Energy, Utilities and Environment’. Our clients tell us they value our deep content expertise – from low carbon technologies, to network organisation through to traded markets and energy retail, and that they can rely on our deep market modelling skills and energy forecasts that cover over 50 countries and look 30 years into the future.”
Launch work placement programme
"We are so excited to be launching this work placement programme to support our commitment to nurture and learn from diverse talent. It is a truly rewarding experience for everyone involved and we are looking forward to expanding it further."
Baseline Scopes 1,2 & 3 GHG emissions
We measured and baselined all material emissions categories for all our geographies in line with the GHG Protocol.
2021
Low Carbon Capital advisory business reaches major milestone
Over the last 5 years, we have advised on the allocation of over £150bn of capital into over 150GW of renewable energy capacity.
Pro-bono support for COP26 Rapid Response Facility
Join Race to Zero campaign
Committing to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2030 across scopes 1, 2 & 3. Our priority is to first reduce emissions and then offset any remainder using carbon removal projects.
“It is so important to me that we lead by example and reduce the emissions from our own operations and supply chain alongside the work we do supporting clients in setting and delivering their Net Zero strategies.”
Baringa Community Fund in its 5th year
Carbon neutral
Baringa reviewed offsetting strategy to include all company scopes 1, 2 & 3 emissions and prioritise Gold Standard offsets contributing to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals
Company wide CSR day to celebrate our 21st Birthday
To celebrate our 21st Birthday 560 consultants from our London and New York offices took time to give back to our communities and to protect the environment. This included helping to conserve 1,500 football fields of green space, sharing skills with 38 youth centres and mapping 7,500 buildings in rural Bangladesh to support flood planning and relief efforts.
Partnership with Blackrock
Long-term agreement with world’s largest asset manager magnifies the impact of our climate modelling expertise.
“Purpose and sustainability are in Baringa’s DNA. Our Partnership is founded upon a culture of principled decision making, doing what’s right for the long haul. So whether at a local or global level, we seek to create impact that lasts for our clients, people, communities, and the planet – through everything we do.”
Our sustainability priorities
-
Putting people first
-
Protecting our planet
-
Helping businesses prosper
2009
Launch CSR Days
Every Baringa employee has one day per year to volunteer for a cause close to their hearts.
2013
First environmental audit
We measured the direct and indirect emissions from our offices covering all Scopes 1 & 2 emissions.
tonnes of CO2
2015
Measure and offset Scope 3 emissions
Recognising business travel is our biggest emissions category we measured and offset all emissions from flights, hotels and other business travel.
Launch Baringa Community Fund
Through this fund we provide pro-bono support to 3rd sector clients. Find out more about the type of work we do.
2017
Great Place to Work Institute® Best Workplaces UK
Large Business Category (1st)
Great Place to Work Institute® Best Workplaces Europe
Large Business Category (6th)
2018
Start working with strategic charity partner Drive Forward
2019
2020
Baringa awarded FT Gold medal for energy work
“I am delighted that we achieved top rankings in ‘Energy, Utilities and Environment’. Our clients tell us they value our deep content expertise – from low carbon technologies, to network organisation through to traded markets and energy retail, and that they can rely on our deep market modelling skills and energy forecasts that cover over 50 countries and look 30 years into the future.”
Launch work placement programme
“We are so excited to be launching this work placement programme to support our commitment to nurture and learn from diverse talent. It is a truly rewarding experience for everyone involved and we are looking forward to expanding it further.”
Baseline Scopes 1,2 & 3 GHG emissions
We measured and baselined all material emissions categories for all our geographies in line with the GHG Protocol.
2021
Low Carbon Capital advisory business reaches major milestone
Over the last 5 years, we have advised on the allocation of over £150bn of capital into over 150GW of renewable energy capacity.
Pro-bono support for COP26 Rapid Response Facility
Join Race to Zero campaign
Committing to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2030 across scopes 1, 2 & 3. Our priority is to first reduce emissions and then offset any remainder using carbon removal projects.
“It is so important to me that we lead by example and reduce the emissions from our own operations and supply chain alongside the work we do supporting clients in setting and delivering their Net Zero strategies.”
Carbon neutral
Baringa reviewed offsetting strategy to include all company scopes 1, 2 & 3 emissions and prioritise Gold Standard offsets contributing to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals
Partnership with Blackrock
Long-term agreement with world’s largest asset manager magnifies the impact of our climate modelling expertise.
Company wide CSR day to celebrate our 21st Birthday
To celebrate our 21st Birthday 560 consultants from our London and New York offices took time to give back to our communities and to protect the environment. This included helping to conserve 1,500 football fields of green space, sharing skills with 38 youth centres and mapping 7,500 buildings in rural Bangladesh to support flood planning and relief efforts.
