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A growing number of businesses are adopting circular business models to decouple growth from resource constraints, enhance resource productivity and drive competitive advantage. STANCROFT TRUST LIMITED was founded by a team who believes that these circular entrepreneurs deserve a circular-specialist investor.
We believe developing deep understanding of how circular business models drive value, as well the common challenges they face, is key to supporting entrepreneurs with their growth ambitions. This has resulted in us establishing a purpose-built manager which combines an unparalleled network and knowledge in the circular economy with a proven track-record in scaling growth-stage businesses.
Projects must actively contribute to the development of the global circular economy :
a) demonstrating that the project will result in a carbon saving, leveraging investment, job creation or add value to a ‘waste’ product or material;
b) meeting at least one of the objectives of the Fund (see below).
The type of projects anticipated would include those focussing on: innovative CE business models, remanufacturing, re-use, repair, reprocessing, recycling and innovation in the collection of products and materials;
Projects must be well advanced along the development pathway. Early-stage research or basic science projects will not be supported. Projects must plan to take a product, model, service, technology or invention towards commercial-scale development. Projects must deliver an innovative solution in the theme or sector where the potential benefit has been demonstrated;
The project must outline the circular economy benefits of the project, this may be a carbon saving or through adding value to a ‘waste’ product or material. STANCROFT TRUST LIMITED would like to see wherever possible that projects demonstrate how they will offer significant carbon savings and an estimation of what these will be in tCO2e (tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent).
The STANCROFT TRUST LIMITED Investment Fund is open to businesses that are classified as a Small Medium Enterprise (SME).
I .Stimulate the development and uptake of innovative and resource efficient technologies, products and services to support a circular economy ;
ii. Encourage the collaboration of organisations across value chains, including enterprises and academia, to exploit the opportunities, and confront the challenges, of a circular economy in global perceptive;
iii. Provide support and capacity building to enable the development and adoption of innovative and creative business models for a circular economy ;
iv. Provide funding for resource efficiency and circular economy projects globally that have demonstrated proof of concept and have the potential for commercial exploitation within five years, to enable them to progress to a stage at which they are attractive to follow-on funders or investors;
v. Achieve significant carbon savings through enabling projects to proceed which contribute towards a resource efficient circular economy.
Embracing circular economy principles in finance holds the key to a sustainable future. Financial institutions can catalyze this shift by supporting businesses with circular models. Investing in technologies that facilitate waste reduction and recycling, they play a pivotal role in advancing the circular agenda.
Mitigating environmental risks, circular practices align with robust risk management strategies. Financing circular supply chains and adopting circular metrics ensure a comprehensive approach. Staying abreast of regulatory changes and collaborating across sectors foster a supportive ecosystem.
Consumer finance can drive change by promoting circular choices. Tailoring financial instruments for circular initiatives, such as green bonds or circular-focused investment funds, attracts capital to sustainable projects. This integration not only meets rising demands for responsible finance but also contributes to global sustainability goals. Bridging circularity and finance signifies not just an economic evolution but a commitment to a resilient and regenerative future.
At STANCROFT TRUST LIMITED , we understand the complexities of a Circular Economy and EU regulations in sustainable finance, and our sector experts are here to assist you.
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