Responsibility

Positive societal change is embedded within the Civitas DNA. Delivering social and environmental impact for individuals, their communities and the planet.

Overview

Taking Responsibility

ESG criteria is embraced throughout the investment process and underwriting of assets. Working with independent and specialist environmental and social advisory consultancies to proactively measure and improve impact across every stage of the investment and asset management process.

Our ESG
Commitment

E

Environmental

Commitment to use of the latest technology across all new build properties
Improvement of EPC ratings including retrofitting of properties
Installation of on-site solar panels, heat pump technology and insulation
Proactive asset management and partnerships with specialist teams

Civitas is systematically improving the energy efficiency of older stock by running retrofit programme alongside energy supplier E.ON

The Good Economy, 2022

S

Social

Delivering social impact for over 13,600 individuals, their families and communities
Addressing the needs of vulnerable individuals requiring high levels of care
Implementation of specialist technology and fittings across our portfolio
Enabling vulnerable individuals to move out of older, remote institutional settings and into established communities
Local job creation and apprenticeships during construction and ongoing operation
Long-term contribution to local community events and programmes

G

Governance

Independent environmental and social impact reports commissioned across investment strategies to validate objectives and bring about positive change
Internal Quality Assurance Board consisting of medical experts to carry out inspections and monitor healthcare
Monitoring of impact assessment at each stage of the underwriting and investment process
Active asset management to monitor health and safety compliance and ongoing property condition

Impact Criteria

Embracing primary impact criteria relevant to UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Supply

Increased Supply and Access to Quality Community-Based Living Properties

Social

Strong Social Engagement

Governance

Assessment of Governance and Performance

Value

Value for Money

Environment

Positive Environmental Impact

Impact Reports

In addition to the independently commissioned Impact Reports published across our strategies (sample below), in Q1 2025 Civitas published its inaugural impact report showcasing the positive environmental and social outcomes across our investment strategies. The report aims to highlight the broader positive impact Civitas is making whilst also highlighting the governance frameworks we've established to ensure the ongoing delivery of high-quality care across our portfolios.