Impact & Philanthropy
Impact & Philanthropy
Impact & Philanthropy
On Making an Impact
At Steyn Group, we believe capital should create value beyond financial returns.
Our focus is on building a sustainable, positive impact in the communities where we invest and operate.
We provide infrastructure and zero time preference capital to seed, support and scale emerging investment managers and operating businesses.
We partner with business owners who are navigating significant transitions — whether preparing for retirement, pursuing growth opportunities, or seeking experienced leadership to guide the next chapter.
Impact
We concentrate where we believe long-term partnership capital can make the most difference
Through these focus areas, we aim to align enduring investment with meaningful progress.
Healthcare
Expanding access and driving innovation to improve outcomes for individuals and communities.
Education
Creating opportunities that enable learning, skills development and lasting growth.
Energy Transition
Backing initiatives that accelerate the shift to cleaner more sustainable energy worldwide.
Philanthropy
Our philanthropy is about compassion, empowerment, and justice
Inspired by the EMS Foundation, we support initiatives that protect the vulnerable, uplift communities, and safeguard our shared environment.
Protecting the Vulnerable
Supporting children, the elderly, and marginalized groups with resources, skills, and opportunities.
Wildlife Welfare
Rescuing, rehabilitating, and protecting indigenous species, while preserving their natural habitats.
Poverty Relief & Empowerment
Providing nourishment, education, and development programs that restore dignity and unlock potential.
Advocacy & Awareness
Driving research, policy change, and public awareness to advance social justice and impact.
About Us
On Our Role in Society
We believe both impact and philanthropy should do more than give back – they should transform lives, protect futures, and create meaningful progress for people, wildlife, and communities alike.
We try to meet owners wherever they are on their journey.
At Steyn Group, we believe responsible investing and giving back are natural extensions of how we operate as long-term partners.
While our primary focus is building enduring businesses and investments, we are equally mindful of the broader role we play in society.
About Us
On Two Focuses
Our impact is expressed through two complementary lenses
We try to meet owners wherever they are on their journey.
Impact Investing
We selectively back opportunities where strong commercial outcomes align with meaningful positive change. This includes initiatives in areas such as sustainability, climate solutions, and social innovation, which is where capital can both generate returns and contribute to long-term progress.
Philanthropy
Beyond investing, we actively support philanthropic initiatives that matter to our people and communities. Whether through direct giving, partnerships with charities, or hands-on involvement, we look for ways to make a tangible difference.
Impact Timeline
Events and Milestones in our Impact Journey.
Steyn Group always integrates sustainability into the way we conduct business. We are proud of our track record of environmental, social and governance initiatives, and look forward to sharing our progress with you on the journey ahead.
2024
May
Calculated Carbon Footprint
Carbon Footprint calculation for the period : 01 Jun 2023 – 31 May 2024.
(Certificate available on request)
2023
November
Impact Investment
Investment made into Bio-Logical.
They develops nature-based carbon removal projects, that sequester carbon whilst also combatting the negative effects of climate change that are already being felt by African smallholder farmers today such as severe droughts, soil degradation, expensive fertiliser, climate vulnerability and failed harvests.
Their aim is to turn agricultural waste into biochar. They aim to sequester 1m tons of CO2 and support smallholder farmers, helping them to regenerate their land, grow more food and improve their livelihoods.
2023
March
Impact Investment
Invested into Carbon Capture Scotland to develop Project Nexus.
The project aims to remove 250,000 tons of BioGenic CO2 per year from our atmosphere by 2025 and 1 million by 2030.
2023
February
Migrateful Kitchen
2022
December
Christmas Jumper Day
Everyone wore Christmas jumpers and donated to the Save The Children Charity:
2022
November
Donated to the Cool Earth Project Investment
Donated to the Cool Earth project to protect an acre of rainforest
2022
October
Calculated Carbon Footprint
Calculated our carbon footprint with PlanetMark for the 2021/2022 reporting period. Certificate obtained.
2022
May
Employee Wellbeing Week
Smoothie bikes, Mindfulness workshop, Virtual posture workshop, Penny Blake lecture, Mental health first aid training, Financial wellbeing talk, Your Juno talk for women:
2022
April
Donated to Swimming School
Donated money to a swimming school to help provide children with free swim lessons.
2022
April
The Felix Project
Went to their warehouse and helped cook & pack meals for redistribution:
2021
December
Christmas Jumper Day
Everyone wore Christmas jumpers and donated to the Save The Children Charity.
2021
November
Donated to the Cool Earth Project
Donated to the Cool Earth project to protect an acre of rainforest.
2021
September
Pick and Paddle
A group of us spent a few hours collecting rubbish from the Paddington canals on paddle boards:
2021
August
Calculated Carbon Footprint
Calculated our carbon footprint with PlanetMark for the 2020/2021 reporting period. Certificate obtained.
2021
May
Employee Wellbeing Week
Pilates at your desk, Sustainability Talk, Women’s Nutrition talk.
2020
December
Christmas Jumper Day
Everyone wore Christmas jumpers and donated to the Save The Children Charity.
