Sustainability Summary

This is an unclaimed profile. GRID has not joined Sustainability Tracker to verify their sustainability credentials. We gathered what we could from public sources.

GRID Sustainability Profile

Sustainability Summary

This is an unclaimed profile. GRID has not joined Sustainability Tracker to verify their sustainability credentials. We gathered what we could from public sources.

What do our labels mean?

GRID Finance presents its impact work through GRID Foundation, a not-for-profit side of the business focused on research, advocacy, and support for SMEs. It says it aims to build a more inclusive, equal and diverse financial landscape, and to strengthen the Irish economy. The company states that it was the first financial company in Ireland to be B-certified and describes itself as a digitally first business with a low carbon footprint and a climate promise. Its impact activity also includes support for financial literacy, SME resilience, and initiatives linked to climate and environmental recovery.

About GRID

Status
Unverified

Website
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Employees
25 - 100

Country
Ireland

GRID Sustainability Actions

B-certified in Ireland

GRID Finance says it was the first financial company in Ireland to be B-certified. It states that, as a B Corp, it meets the highest standards of social and environmental impact, stepping into a framework for continuous improvement.

Research and advocacy for SMEs

GRID Foundation’s research and advocacy work is focused on advocating for SMEs. This started in 2020 and continues with evidence-based position papers and lobbying. The foundation highlights the financial health and resilience of households and SMEs.

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Led SME Recovery campaign

In 2020, GRID Finance led the campaign for SME Recovery from the COVID crisis, knowing very well the impact it had on small-medium businesses. The campaign produced a final report and a full campaign record.

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Supports financial literacy

GRID Finance Insights provides free access to financial tools to help SMEs build a stronger financial foundation and make informed decisions. The company also supports the Boot Camp “Be the Boss” Challenge, which develops financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills in Transition Year and Senior Cycle students.

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Plants a tree per loan

For every GRID Finance loan funded, it says it will plant a tree to help offset its impact and support reforestation efforts.

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GRID Sustainability Commitments

2025

SME Financial Health Check report

GRID Foundation refers to the SME Financial Health Check 2025 Report as part of its research and advocacy work.

2026

ESG summit agenda

The ESG & Sustainable Business Summit 2026 agenda includes sessions on climate action, net zero, sustainability reporting, and EU sustainability regulations and reporting requirements.