MT Finance strives to be a force for good. We have always focussed on transparency, fairness, and maintained a strong ethical approach for our borrowers, our brokers, and our funders.
Our reputation in the financial services industry is built on accountability and delivering exceptional service. Every day our team goes above and beyond to ensure our customers know that we are doing business in a way that puts them first and foremost, and we want to extend those values to make a positive impact on the communities in which we live and work, and for the future of our planet.
How we’re embedding ESG into our business
We want to take responsibility when conducting our business and are committed to ensuring our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is strong.
We are currently integrating factors into our funding decisions and operational processes to improve our environment, the lives of our staff, and our community. We know there is still more to be done to become a business that truly makes a positive difference, and as our approach continues to evolve, we will strive to fulfil our mission in contributing to a sustainable future, creating an inclusive work environment, and making a positive difference to the communities we support.
Our Commitments
The Environment
MT Finance will take action to become a leader in care for the environment. We are committed to various initiatives on which we will regularly publish progress in the areas of:
· Climate Change
· Resource Use
· Environmental Management
As well as a commitment to becoming ISO certified in the area of Environmental Management, MT Finance has a target of becoming carbon neutral by 2023 and supporting a range of charities whose work directly benefits the environment and reversing the impact of human activity on the natural world.
Social
MT Finance is committed to improving the lives of everyone in our community. We see the community we operate as being made up of our customers, brokers, suppliers, staff, and those who live locally to our offices and homes.
We have specific commitments in the following areas and will regularly publish updates in the areas where we make advances in community impact:
· Health and Safety
· Employee Relations
· Equal Opportunities
· Customer Responsibility
· Community Impact
Corporate Governance
We know that one of the responsibilities of the executive is to encourage transparency and accountability across the business.
Our policy covers work in the following areas and is regularly reviewed and updated by our Risk Management committee:
· Board Diversity, Structure, and Independence
· Shareholder Rights
· Risk Management
· Anti-corruption
· Compliance
· Executive Independence and Remuneration