Sustainability Perspectives

This #GivingTuesday, we recognize the dedication of our global teammates who continue to drive deep, transformative change in our communities. Thank you to all our teammates for leaving a lasting impact on your local community!

From seeking to minimize risk and maximize returns for our clients through the integration of material ESG issues, to advancing our social impact and corporate sustainability programs, read how we continue to advance our ESG and sustainability work in our second firmwide report.

In this article, Stafford Butt, Managing Director, Head of EMEA Consumer, Residential & Secured Asset Finance, speaks about how through his work with Barings-supported charity Wooden Spoon, he combines his love of rugby with helping his local community.

In the first in the series looking at how we lead by example in our operational sustainability, Anita Benton, Barings’ U.S. Head of Corporate Properties, speaks about how we saved 46 tons of material from landfill in the sustainable decommission of our Hartford office.

We're committed to upholding a culture where all teammates feel supported and safe to express their authentic selves. On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we asked our teammates how they protect their own, and others', mental health.

In our experience, belonging is the freedom to be your authentic self. Our teammates explain what belonging means to them—because we all belong at Barings.

Andrew Markey is an associate director in Barings’ Global Private Finance team. He’s volunteered with charity Cradles to Crayons in Chicago since 2016.

In this article, Barings’ Elizabeth Cooper speaks with Susy Gould-Obiora of The Children’s Literacy Charity about the impact of COVID on children’s literacy in England, and the partnership with Barings to boost literacy skills.

From expanding the use of our ESG margin ratchets to navigating a new generation of fund classifications, explore how we continue to seek value for our clients.