1. Introduction
Our Mission is to “Make A Difference” in all that we do.
Anticus Partners is an employee-owned business that seeks to make a difference to the people and environment in which we operate.
For our own employees we are determined that the culture that we have developed is one of a team that works together with respect and inclusivity. This means that we have a happy team which is key to ensuring that the work they undertake is with passion and diligence. The work/life balance and personal development for our employees is central to our desires for Anticus. We recognise we will not change the wider corporate mindset away from an apparent need for a career to be all consuming, but we can make a difference to the people that we work with directly.
For the management teams of our investee companies, we seek to work with them to achieve their goals for the company that they have created and to the team that they have established. We acknowledge that every company and the goals that they have are different and will seek to provide added boost to the ambitions that they have. We do not seek to impose rules and procedures on a company we invest into but rather work with the management team to create something that suits that individual company at that particular time. It is widely acknowledged that we all need to put in place environmental, social and governance (ESG) frameworks to play a part in making the UK a better place but we seek to go beyond that by helping our investee companies to make a difference in what they do. We actively promote female leadership, diversity of employment, sustainable supply chains, and working with the local community to create job opportunities.
Anticus is a young company, but with vast experience in investment management. We believe that by making a difference we will provide better outcomes for all our stakeholders, including clients, employees, investee companies and the wider community.
Historically Anticus has sought to develop the economy at a regional level by investing in promising SMEs. We understand that sustainability is key to achieving regional growth, and Anticus believes that continuing to focus on sustainability will project our successes into the future. As a result, we have created this document to communicate how we monitor our portfolio companies and track their development. Furthermore, we discuss our commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), by demonstrating how we have integrated the SDGs and the Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) framework into our operations.
We cite the research work completed by Vicente Bermejo 1 and colleagues who found, without investors pushing for change, companies would be much more lethargic in improving their ESG credentials. The only area of ESG where companies seem to be doing fine on their own is the governance area. In the environmental and social dimension companies need to be pushed by investors to do something.
2. Sustainability Committee
To instil our commitment to the ESG principles UN SGDs we formed an ESG Committee. We selected individuals with a passion for sustainability and provided training courses to staff, coupling passion with in-depth understanding. Biannually the Sustainability Committee gathers to assess our commitments to ESG across our funds and within Anticus, reflecting on the current strategy and improving it where necessary. We take pride in our commitment to deliberation; it permits us to hone our approach and develop as an organisation.
The group is entitled the ESG Committee because we understand that the ESG framework is not absolute, and that we must build upon it, creating a bespoke framework that enables Anticus to produce a positive impact within the economy. We will discuss Anticus’ commitments in the following section.
2.1 Establishment and Training:
The Anticus ESG Committee comprises individuals with expertise and passion for developing a business that is sustainable from environmental, social and governing perspectives. We provide regular training and education to ensure our team members possess an in-depth understanding of ESG principles, best practices, and emerging trends. The committee convenes twice a year to assess our ESG commitments, discuss strategies to achieve ESG targets, and foster a culture of continuous improvement within our organization.
2.2 ESG Integration:
The ESG Committee collaborates closely with investment teams to embed ESG considerations throughout the investment cycle. Their expertise supports due diligence, and portfolio management processes to ensure that ESG principles remains central to our investment decisionmaking. The members of our ESG committee can be seen below.
• Jonathan Freeman (Oversight of the ESG Committee)
• Ellie Hough (Independent ESG Committee Member)
• Anne Blanden (Independent ESG Committee Member)
3. Our Commitments
We are committed to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, (“SDGs”), which were formed in 2015, creating a “blueprint to achieve a better more sustainable future for all”.
3.1 United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
As a responsible investor, we wholeheartedly embrace the United Nations' 17 SDGs as our guiding framework for creating positive social and environmental impacts. We have identified the most relevant SDGs (3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13 and 15) that align with our investment cycle, and we actively promote their integration into our operations and portfolio companies.
To help us digest the SDGs we used the ESG framework, a systematic approach to understand which UN SDGs work to support each element of the ESG framework. We split the SDGs across Environment, Social, and Governance below. At Anticus we aim to have at least two goals from each ESG element, enabling us to have a balance of goals across the ESG framework.
3.2 Goal 3-Good Health and Well-Being (Social Goal):
At Anticus, we prioritize the well-being of our employees. We offer flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance and mental health support programs. We invest in continuous professional development, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that values individual contributions and rewards meritocracy.
3.3 Goal 4-Quality Education (Social Goal):
We realise that continuous professional development is desirable and creates strong team members. Consequently, we provide new staff with a training course and encourage our portfolio to adopt the same. We are open to providing further training if it is requested by staff members. We also participate in schemes to provide workplace experience to members of our local community with, for example, work experience weeks for A level students and internships for Sheffield Hallam University students.
3.4 Goal 5-Gender Equality (Social and Governance Goal):
We are committed to gender equality and diversity, both within our organization and our investee companies. We seek to enhance gender representation in leadership positions and encourage our portfolio companies to implement diversity and inclusion policies.
3.5 Goal 8-Decent Work and Economic Growth (Social and Governance Goal):
As a regional-focused venture capital firm, we actively seek opportunities to contribute to economic growth in Yorkshire. We measure our impact through job creation and supporting innovative businesses that have the potential to drive economic progress in the region.
3.6 Goal 12- Responsible Consumption and Production (Environment, Social and Governance Goal):
Anticus encourages sustainable production practices within our portfolio companies. We promote the adoption of environmentally responsible supply chains, waste reduction initiatives, and resource-efficient practices to minimize environmental impacts.
3.7 Goal 13-Climate Action (Environment Goal)
At Anticus, we offset our carbon annually with the help of Yorkshire based environmental sustainability groups to help take action against climate change. With the assistance of experts, we measure our scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and calculate how much carbon we need to offset each year.
3.8 Goal 15-Life on Land (Environment Goal)
We are committed to improving the local environment through a series of environmentally focused volunteering days for all employees. To date, some of the volunteering days have consisted of helping to restore degraded woodland and protecting biodiversity and natural habitats on farmland.
4. Anticus: Sustainable Activities
4.1 Leading by Example:
Anticus sets a strong example by prioritizing the ESG framework within our own organization. We conduct regular training sessions on sustainability and ESG issues for our employees. By leading by example, we feel that we can best help our portfolio companies integrate ESG into their business to help create a brighter future for everyone. By leading by example, we show our investee companies what good ESG practise is whilst they are early on in their business life, and we can have a direct impact on a company's long-term performance and value. By prioritizing ESG in our investment decisions and pushing for our portfolio companies to do the same we can help create more resilient and competitive businesses that are better equipped to address emerging challenges and opportunities.
4.2 Community Engagement:
As an active member of the Yorkshire community, we engage with local businesses and participate in initiatives to support economic growth and community development. We assist potential investee companies in becoming investment-ready and actively collaborate with organizations like Sheffield Technology Parks, Hull University, Aura Innovation centre and The Department Leeds Dock to offer investment readiness business support. We also support developing the local environment and community by providing paid working days for all our employees to partake in carbon offsetting tree planting days which we do in partnership with Barnsley Council, the Woodland Trust and Make It Wild.
4.3 External Expertise:
Anticus seeks to enhance our ESG practices through external partnerships with ESG experts, such as Flotilla Group and Make It Wild. By tapping into specialized knowledge, we aim to accelerate our investee companies' progress in areas such as net-zero ambitions and climate action.
5. The Ideal Investee Company
As investors of early-stage businesses, we understand that many companies do not have an effective ESG framework in place at the start of their business journey. At Anticus we look for businesses with strong commercial potential and when it comes to the potential of a business developing an ESG framework, we are no different. As a solution to this problem, we use questionnaires, which are detailed throughout the policy, to give an overview of where the business currently is and how we can work collaboratively to develop a strong ESG Framework moving forward. For growth companies we expect that these businesses will already have an ESG framework in place. This is reviewed prior to an investment by us with an action plan for improvement agreed and then monitored via our participation at the investee company’s board.
6. Our Approach
At Anticus we take steps throughout the investment cycle, ensuring we assess the ESG Framework of companies that we would like to partner with. We split the investment cycle into Diversity Screening, Due Diligence, Ownership, and Exit. Below we explore the steps that we take to promote sustainability across the investment cycle.
6.1 Enquiry Meeting Screening
When we interact with a company at a first stage enquiry meeting, we encourage the company to fill in a quick Equality and Diversity questionnaire which gives us an overview of how diverse a company is, assessing metrics such as inclusion of women on the board of the company, diversity within race, religion and sexuality and people with childcare responsibilities being included within the business. We understand that not all businesses will be as diverse as others, which can be due to factors such as lack of local talent in the area or sector, which can make building a diverse team harder.
Using the aggregate data, to calculate percentages, we can get a stronger understanding how we can improve as a business to target a diverse range of individuals and teams have access to finance, as we strongly believe that financially backing diverse businesses is key to successfully building a strong and healthy business ecosystem within the Yorkshire region.
6.1.1 Diversity and Inclusion Questionnaire
6.2 Due Diligence
As part of our investment due diligence process, we factor in ESG when deciding whether to invest or not. During the stage 2 part of our investment process, we require potential investee companies to complete an ESG questionnaire. This questionnaire is based on the ESG VC questionnaire which we tailored to meet our specific needs. ESG VC has developed a venture-ready ESG measurement framework, which asks companies to answer 48 measures against ESG objectives.
Designed to provide an entry to ESG scoring, the framework can be easily implemented from Seed to Growth stage, across companies spanning B2B and B2C sectors, resulting in a tangible ESG score and a list of key areas to address to improve ESG performance.
We used this framework as a template to add our own questions and make them more personalised to the type of businesses that we see. Following the completion of this questionnaire we can present the findings to our IC committee to check there are no ESG related reasons that may prevent an investment. After IC approval we then work to create a plan of action to help the company improve on their existing ESG score in the most commercial way possible for the company. Our ESG Committee oversees this activity, reviewing samples of the work done on an ad hoc basis.
6.2.1 ESG Framework
The ESG Framework consists of 53 questions split into three sections to account for the E, S and G. The Environmental section looks to find out a company's carbon emission and their effort in the transition to net zero. The majority of the questions are Yes, No, Not Relevant and, ‘but plan on in it next 12 months’.
This way the questionnaire is simple enough for the companies to fill in yet is effective in understanding a company's current situation as well as their plans for the next 12 months. The only question that is not a yes/no question is the follow-on from the first question which is around whether the company tracks their carbon emissions and allows them to disclose their scope 1,2 and 3 emissions if they do track carbon emissions. If they do not track carbon emissions, we are able to refer them to a third-party carbon emissions tracker such as Flotilla and to Make it Wild who are able to offer advice on how to measure emissions.
The social section of the framework consists of 22 questions about diversity of the company's workforce. Before completing the questions within the ‘Measuring diversity’ outcome, we highly recommend conducting a diversity and inclusion survey to allow employees to self-identify, rather than assume. For this section, we look to find out the diversity split of the workforces of ourselves and our portfolio companies as well as the support offered to workforces. As such most of these questions are percentage-based questions where the company completes a drop-down menu of 0% to 100%. We can track the number of jobs our investment creates and who these jobs are going to so we can keep 14 track of who our portfolio companies are hiring so we can ensure they are hiring a diverse workforce to help their businesses scale. Additionally, we always want to ensure that our portfolio companies are pushing for best practise when it comes to staff wellbeing to encourage staff retention. Where a company scores lower than ideal in terms of staff wellbeing, we can work with them to show best practice.
The governance section of the framework contains 17 questions about corporate governance and operating ethically. The purpose of these questions is ensuring that our portfolio companies have a comprehensive collection of policy documents including the legally required policies under UK law such as Disciplinary and Dismissal policy, Grievance Policy and Health and Safety Policy, but also identifies policies that are not required by law but are regarded as good practice. For example, sickness and leave of absence policy, flexible working policy, training and development policy, bullying and harassment policy, and privacy policy.
By ensuring that our investee companies have these policies in place with our support and guidance, our portfolio companies can establish a framework for transparent and accountable management. These policies define roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes, ensuring effective leadership and ethical behaviour. By safeguarding shareholder interests, managing risks, and promoting integrity, strong governance enhances a company's long-term sustainability and reputation. We also believe that by adopting these policies early on our portfolio companies can attract investment, aids regulatory compliance, and fosters a culture of trust among stakeholders.
Well-defined governance policies empower boards to provide oversight, adapt to changing circumstances, and navigate market dynamics, thus contributing to the overall success and resilience of the company. Alongside a comprehensive collection of policies, we encourage our portfolio companies to be open and honest about their respective boards and the members within it as they are the key people within the organisation that drive growth and are an example for other members of staff.
Once all these questions have been answered the ESG framework is able to pull the data from the questions through into a smart dashboard to give the company an ESG score which is displayed in diagrams of different levels of detail. There is a weighted average ESG score, which results in the company gaining stars for each aspect of ESG, with the score required for each star shown, so companies can understand what they need to do to improve.
There is also a star diagram which highlights the key areas with the ESG framework and shows the company where they performed well and where they performed poorly in terms of ESG. The final visual is the entire assessment of the ESG framework which shows the company's ESG score in most detail.
Alongside creating a current ESG score we are very keen for there to be actionable data created from the ESG framework, so an improvement plan is created to highlight areas the company should focus on improving over the next 12 months, increasing their ESG score. This data is provided to our investment managers so they can work with our portfolio companies to help ensure these improvements are made. This data is also individually inputted into the annual Anticus ESG report to allow our Limited Partners a view of the portfolio's current ESG performance as well as the outlook for the next 12 months.
6.3 Ownership
To continue monitoring ESG frameworks post-investment we place ESG on the agenda of board meetings. At board meetings, we track the efforts made to build an effective ESG framework and the companies progress towards achieving their 12-month improvement plan.
We also liaise with ESG experts such as Flotilla Group, https://www.flotillaworld.com, established by former Private Equity executives to deep dive into companies’ ESG performance. We will encourage our portfolio to utilise this expertise to make a rapid step change, especially in the areas of net zero ambitions and taking impactful climate action.
6.4 Exit
The work done by Flotilla indicates that the development, implementation and measuring of a company’s Sustainability Strategy improves the value of a business to its shareholders. Thereby improving the financial returns to Anticus and our client base. This practical insight is supported by Vicente Bermejo whose study is cited in the Introduction.
Finally, we reflect on our approach to sustainability throughout the investment cycle and identify areas for improvement. We ask investee companies for feedback, enabling us to improve the process for future investments and streamline their experience.
Gradually we discovered that assisting a company with ESG issues and creating a strong ESG policy, is attractive to potential buyers. Demonstrating that sustainable investing provides economic value.
7. Performance Tracking and Reporting
7.1 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
At Anticus Partners, we believe that measuring our ESG performance is vital to driving continuous improvement. We have established a set of KPIs aligned with our ESG commitments and SDG focus areas. These KPIs are regularly monitored and reported to the ESG Committee and the Investment Committee. Some of the key KPIs include:
• Number of jobs created by portfolio companies.
To date, Anticus through its investments in SMEs has created over 1500 jobs in the Yorkshire & Humberside economy. We track the jobs created through our investments very closely by working with our portfolio companies to understand their hiring needs and where needed offering our network to help portfolio companies surround themselves with the best possible team to help them scale and grow. An Anticus database of jobs created is continuously kept up to date with new jobs created as they happen.
• Percentage of female representation in leadership roles.
Within Anticus Partners we aim to ensure we have a diverse female/ male split amongst all employees from senior to junior, and a gender balance amongst senior management. This ensures different experiences, viewpoints, and problem-solving approaches are brought to the table. We believe that having a gender-balanced team can lead to more comprehensive and innovative decision-making as it draws on a wider range of perspectives. We encourage our portfolio companies to look to hire a diverse team around them, and we ensure we invest in a diverse range of founders.
• Percentage of waste reduction achieved by portfolio companies.
As part of our commitment to reducing waste to create a brighter future, we promote a reduce, reuse and recycle culture within our organisation and in our portfolio companies and keep track of what portfolio companies are doing to reduce waste where possible.
• Carbon emissions reduction initiatives implemented.
We use the ESG questionnaire to keep track of our own carbon emissions and our portfolio’s carbon emissions. Our investment managers then work with our portfolio companies to reduce their current carbon emissions in the most commercially viable way possible.
• The number of investee companies engaged in community initiatives.
We encourage all our portfolio companies to utilise the amazing support that is available to them within the UK startup and SME community such as accelerators, Innovate UK, grants and business support. We communicate with our portfolio companies to track what grants and accelerators they have utilised in the past and what they may be applicable for in the future.
• Employee satisfaction and well-being metrics.
Tracking employee satisfaction is crucial for understanding how our employees feel about their work, the organization, and the overall work environment. We encourage managers to have regular one-on-one meetings with their team members. These meetings provide an opportunity for employees to express their concerns, share feedback, and discuss any issues they might be facing. Every employee within Anticus gets at least one opportunity a year to sit down with a partner at Anticus to discuss how they are finding work-life at Anticus. When 18 employees leave the organization, we conduct exit interviews to understand the reasons behind their departure. Honest feedback from departing employees can reveal areas of improvement and potential issues within the company. We organize focus groups with small groups of employees to discuss specific topics or challenges. These sessions allow for in-depth conversations and insights that might not be captured in surveys. We encourage our portfolio companies to take a similar approach with their employees.
7.2 Investing in Women Reporting:
Anticus Partners is a committed member of the Investing in Women Code which is a commitment to support the advancement of female entrepreneurs in the United Kingdom by improving their access to the tools, resources and finance they need to achieve their goals. As part of our commitment, we provide data about Anticus’ investing activities and our own staff and leadership team, together with a case study of our work with a female entrepreneur.
7.2 Principles for Responsible Investments (PRI):
Anticus Partners is a committed signatory of the Principle for Responsible Investments. Principles for Responsible Investment is a United Nations-supported international network of financial institutions working together to implement its six aspirational principles. As part of our commitment to the PRI, we report regularly on our commitment to the six principles for responsible investing.
8. Impact Measurement and Case Studies
8.1 Case Studies:
To demonstrate the tangible impact of our investments, we regularly publish case studies that highlight the transformative effects of our support on investee companies and the local communities they serve. These case studies showcase success stories, highlighting job creation, environmental stewardship, and the promotion of gender equality achieved through our investments. See the end of the policy for a few of our ESG specific case studies.
9. Continuous Improvement Initiatives
9.1 Stakeholder Engagement:
Anticus recognizes the importance of engaging with all stakeholders, including investors, employees, investee companies, and community partners. We actively seek feedback and input from these stakeholders to inform our ESG strategies and identify areas for improvement.
9.2 ESG Innovation:
Anticus is committed to staying at the forefront of ESG innovation and best practices. We continuously monitor industry trends, participate in sustainability networks, and collaborate with ESG experts to enhance our approach to sustainability and ESG integration. We regularly attend industry standard organisation events such as ESG events by the British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA), where we are a full member, to ensure we are up to date with current expectations and future developments in the industry.
10. External Collaborations and Partnerships
10.1 ESG Network:
Anticus actively participates in ESG networks and collaborates with industry peers, investors, and sustainability-focused organizations. We leverage these collaborations to share best practices, learn from others, and collectively drive positive change in the venture capital and private equity sectors. A few networks that we collaborate with include the D-List (which we are a sponsor to), Include Me (which we are a sponsor to), PRI (we are a member), Investing in Women Code (we are a signatory) and Lifted (we are a collaborator).
10.2 Impact Investment Initiatives:
We look to invest in a diverse number of businesses in multiple sectors. Therefore, we actively explore impact investment opportunities and contribute to initiatives that align with our mission to create positive social and environmental impacts. By collaborating with impact-focused organisations, we expand our portfolio's reach and deepen our commitment to sustainable investments. Through working with several ESG/ Green accelerators to fully immerse ourselves within startups, we help to create a greener future. For example, Biovale which strengthens Yorkshire and the Humber’s circular bioeconomy through their support for bio-based innovation and business. They aim to establish the region as a world-leading centre for bioeconomy innovation which focuses on renewable raw materials and low-carbon agriculture.
Another accelerator that we work with is Propel@YH by the Yorkshire & Humber Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) and their sustainable health accelerator for SMEs who either have new innovations that can support the NHS’ drive towards ‘net zero’, or who have existing products that can be made more sustainable.
11. Review and Adaptation
11.1 Periodic Review of the ESG Policy:
Anticus Partners is dedicated to continuous improvement. We conduct regular reviews of our ESG Policy to ensure it remains relevant and effective in addressing emerging ESG challenges and aligning with evolving industry standards.
11.2 Advancements in ESG Practices:
We actively monitor advancements in sustainable practices, including technologies and methodologies that can further enhance the ESG performance of our portfolio companies. We adapt our strategies to incorporate the most impactful and innovative solutions available.
12. Conclusion
Anticus Partners' commitment to ESG principles and sustainability is unwavering. We firmly believe that responsible and sustainable investments have the potential to drive positive social and environmental change. By aligning with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and implementing robust ESG practices across our venture capital and private equity operations, we strive to contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive future for Yorkshire and the communities within which we serve. We continuously seek ‘to make a difference’. 20
13. Community Initiatives
We strive to help others where possible, below are a few of the initiatives that we participate in and support:
Fund Her North
Diversity VC
Sheffield Technology Parks
Anticus Summer Internships
Aura Innovation Centre
Include Me
Community Mentorship
Barclays Eagle Labs
Silicon Yorkshire
Make It Wild
Investing in Women Code
Principles for Responsible Investing
Michael Beverley Innovation Foundation
Yorkshire Asian Business Association (YABA)
14. Case Studies
The Build Chain
Introduction
Anticus Partners proudly presents an ESG case study, showcasing The Build Chain, one of our portfolio companies, as a champion of the circular economy within the construction industry. Through our investment into The Build Chain, we have witnessed the company's exceptional commitment to ESG policies.
1. Material Sourcing
The Build Chain prioritizes the sourcing of building materials from local suppliers. The Build Chain selects building materials that are near to site minimising the “travel to site” for a whole construction project.
Monitoring and Recording ESG Impact The Build Chain allows a construction company to have a permanent record of its environmental impact for every project, which can be utilised in bids for future work. This measure allows a procurement agency to choose those companies that take ESG issues the most seriously and encourages others to improve their performance
2. Engaging Stakeholders in the Circular Economy
The Build Chain recognises that driving the circular economy requires collaboration and engagement with stakeholders across the construction value chain. The company actively educates clients, contractors, and suppliers about the benefits of circular practices, encouraging widespread adoption of sustainable and resource-efficient methods.
3. Measuring Circular Economy Impact
At Anticus Partners, impact measurement is paramount to evaluating the efficacy of our investments. The Build Chain consistently tracks and reports on key performance indicators related to the construction economy practices.
Conclusion
The Build Chain's commitment to the environment has set new standards in the construction industry, demonstrating the transformative power of sustainable practices. As an investor, Anticus Partners takes immense pride in supporting a company that is not only redefining the construction sector but also leading the way toward a more resource-efficient and sustainable future.
Andel Ltd
Introduction
Anticus Partners is delighted to present an ESG case study for Andel Ltd, one of our portfolio companies. Throughout our partnership with Andel Ltd (“Andel”), we have witnessed the company's commitment to environmental responsibility, social impact, and ethical governance. This case study shines a spotlight on Andel’s efforts in pioneering water waste reduction solutions and pollution prevention, making a tangible difference in addressing the global water scarcity challenge and protecting the environment.
Water Waste Reduction: A Global Imperative
Water scarcity is a pressing global challenge, and the industrial sector has a significant role to play in conserving this precious resource. Recognizing the urgency of the issue, Andel has made water waste reduction a cornerstone of its sustainability strategy. By implementing innovative technologies and proactive measures, the company is driving transformative change in water management practices across various industries.
1. Advanced Water Leak Detection Systems
Andel has developed state-of-the-art water leak detection systems that help identify and mitigate water wastage in commercial and industrial facilities. By proactively identifying leaks at their early stages, the Company empowers its clients to take swift action, preventing largescale water losses and preserving valuable water resources.
2. Water Sustainability
Andel offers a range of water sustainability products that reduce water usage, reduce water wastage, save money on water bills and prevent costly consequences of water damage through internal leaks and floods. Andel contributes to the reduction of water waste in industries.
3. Oil storage maintenance and compliance
Andel offers a range of innovative oil storage products including bunds, pumps, separators, gauges, filtration systems and alarms for any size of fuel and oil storage installation anywhere the UK and for export overseas.
With over 30 years’ experience in this highly specialised field, Andel has become a recognised market leader in pollution prevention, maintenance and compliance for fuel and oil storage sites throughout the UK. Andel provides a comprehensive maintenance support package, ensuring compliance with all current oil storage regulations and maintaining stored diesel fuel to ensure it is always in good condition and ready for an emergency. By doing so Andel reduce the waste oil being disposed for, lengthen its life saving costs for their client and prevent oil pollution in the land.
4. Stakeholder Collaboration and Advocacy
Andel recognises the power of collective action in addressing water waste and pollution challenges. The company collaborates with stakeholders, including industry associations, regulators, and environmental organisations, to advocate for responsible water management practices. Through such partnerships, Andel strives to drive industry-wide adoption of sustainable water solutions and pollution prevention.
Conclusion
Andel dedication to water waste reduction exemplifies the transformative power of sustainable practices in addressing critical environmental challenges. As investors, Anticus Partners takes pride in supporting a company that is at the forefront of driving water sustainability solutions. Through our partnership with Andel, we contribute to a more resilient, water-secure future, making a tangible difference in the fight against global water scarcity.
Together, we continue to invest in innovative water management practices, fostering a sustainable world for generations to come.
Medwise.ai
Introduction
Anticus Partners proudly presents an ESG case study for Medwise.ai, a member of our portfolio companies. Through our investment in Medwise.ai, we have been impressed by the company's unwavering commitment to environmental responsibility, social impact, and ethical governance. This case study sheds light on Medwise.ai's efforts in advancing sustainable healthcare solutions, making a tangible difference in the healthcare industry.
Advancing Sustainable Healthcare: A Global Imperative
The healthcare sector plays a crucial role in improving lives, but it also faces challenges in terms of resource consumption and waste generation. Recognising the significance of healthcare's impact on the environment and society, Medwise.ai has made sustainability a core pillar of its mission. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative strategies, the company is driving transformative change in healthcare practices while prioritising environmental preservation and social welfare.
1. AI-Driven Healthcare Solutions
Medwise.ai's primary focus lies in its developed artificial intelligence (AI) based medical search platform. The platform enables medical doctors and clinicians to quickly and economically find highly relevant answers to medical related issues, Faster and accurate retrieval of relevant medical information, reduces the time spent by medical professionals to find much needed information for diagnosis and ongoing patient support
2. Reduced Healthcare Waste
Medwise.ai ensures that healthcare providers an improve healthcare and reduced resource waste. Access to highly relevant and accurate medical information, leads to increased confidence in decision making reducing potential misdiagnosis; frees up doctor's time; and reduces the need to use printed reference text.
3. Telemedicine and Data Accessibility
Medwise.ai champions telemedicine and remote healthcare services, fostering greater accessibility to quality healthcare for underserved communities. By eliminating the need for physical travel and reducing the demand for healthcare infrastructure, the company promotes a more equitable and sustainable healthcare ecosystem, bridging the gap between urban and rural healthcare access. The Company’s platform can also utilise a Hospital Trust’s existing data servers containing approved written medical research and clinical resources, for inclusion into its search results – meaning an improved insight for medical professionals, and better utilisation of a Hospital Trust’s data centre.
4. Ethical Data Governance
Medwise.ai recognises the critical importance of ethical data governance in the healthcare AI landscape. The company strictly adheres to data privacy and security regulations, with its platform only retrieving information that has been medically certified: building trust among doctors and patients.
Conclusion
Medwise.ai's dedication to advancing sustainable healthcare solutions showcases the transformative potential of technology-driven innovation in the healthcare industry. As investors, Anticus Partners takes pride in supporting a company that is redefining healthcare practices while prioritizing environmental preservation and social impact. Through our partnership with Medwise.ai, we contribute to a more sustainable, accessible, and equitable future for global healthcare.
Together, we continue to invest in cutting-edge healthcare solutions, fostering a healthier world for generations to come
