Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

IP Group PLC's core business of creating and supporting science and technology-based businesses directly results in business creation outcomes. The company has formed and supported over 500 companies, which aligns with the highest tier for wealth-building outcomes.

For most other KPIs, IP Group PLC does not offer direct consumer financial services such as lending, deposits, or insurance products, nor does it manage customer financial data. Consequently, KPIs related to underserved client share, pricing fairness, exploitative fee exposure, data accessibility, fair lending compliance, debt burden ratio, geographic inclusion, and product simplicity are not applicable. The company's inclusion initiatives focus on internal diversity and educational support, not financial inclusion programs tied to a loan/insurance book. Profit reinvestment is directed towards its portfolio companies and share buybacks, not community finance or profit-sharing with underserved communities. Financial literacy initiatives focus on STEM and technology literacy, not financial literacy.

Kind to Animals

IP Group adopted an Ethical Investment Framework in September 2021, reviewed in May 2024, which includes specific animal welfare policies.

The company explicitly states it will not invest in businesses engaged in cosmetic product testing on animals or those using great apes for research and development. Furthermore, its Life Sciences portfolio companies are required to have policies ensuring operations meet the highest animal welfare standards and comply with the law. An Ethics Committee reviews key areas of risk annually and meets twice per year to oversee these policies. The company recognizes that animal studies are required for the development of new pharmaceuticals and/or medical devices within its portfolio.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

IP Group's Innovation Hub is designed as a Circular Economic Value Concept

, and the company builds a Circular Economic Model , aiming to design and deliver products that contribute to the circular economy , with examples like "Circular Pallet" products . The company and its portfolio companies implement numerous waste reduction initiatives , including optimizing wastewater treatment , developing safer alternatives to toxic solvents , reducing food waste through accurate picking and extended shelf life , reducing silicon mining impact , composting , paperless office functions , systems emphasizing reuse , reusable packaging solutions , reducing transport volume , maximizing vehicle/container capacity , transitioning to lightweight pallets , implementing optimized return packaging systems , general waste prevention in offices, converting waste carbon into sustainable aviation fuel , and reducing waste heat. A portfolio company, Des Solutio, is actively working on safer and greener alternatives to toxic solvents , using natural plant-based solvents . IP Group has comprehensive waste program requirements for its suppliers , utilizing a Green Guide and Supplier Relationship Management to measure improvement criteria through Green Logistics . Customer education includes promoting sustainable alternatives to single-use packaging through portfolio companies like Vytal and training clients in climate management via the Lean & Green Academy and Green Guide workshops .