‘Responsible’ business

For those in want of a meaningful,
commercially relevant approach

Want a better impact on society and nature? Reputation for stewardship? Talent appeal?

Perhaps you don’t know where to start and need some basics. Perhaps you’re an expert in want of challenge.

Whatever your starting point, as pioneers in this space with decades of experience we know how to start or stretch yourself.

But we do not follow the insistence that every company must major on the same few things, i.e. carbon and diversity.

Our work is based on the application of a first principles approach that is a counterbalance to how this sector has developed.

Want something that is commercially and contextually relevant?

Let’s talk.

Pioneering. Experienced. Networked.

Founding UK B Corp & Global Ambassador

Founding UK B Corp. 3x Certified. Award Winning ‘Best for The World’. B Lab Ambassador for enterprises small to multinational.

Leading & Largest
UK Impact Fund

UK’s leading impact investment fund. Multi awards across mainstream and impact. ‘Deal of Decade’. Now £309M AUM.

Taskforce for Nature Related Disclosures

Research project exploring financial services for SMEs wanting to improve their impact on biodiversity.

UN SDGs Expert Contributor

Expert Contributor to UN Sustainable Development Goals x B Lab project. Particular focus on SDG 16: Peace & Strong Institutions.

“Originally, Shoremount's role was to enhance our due diligence process and integrate the various partners in one of our funds with complex operational challenges.

Off the back of this, we then invited John to join the Investment Committee for our three flagship funds. John has been an integral member of the team that has gone on to win numerous awards. He has been a pleasure to work with.”

— Chief Investment Officer,
Resonance Funds

Taking a First Principles Approach

A First Principles Approach gives you maximum local, cultural and commercial relevance.

Starting with these fundamentals generates choices that matter to your particular responsibilities, employees and customers.

It’s not much different to financial management. Some things have universal application. But you would never adopt a one size fits all approach to every company.

It also reduces the risk of falling into the trap of bland and politicised commitments that so many have.

We work across four pillars (two organisational, two human) that can be contextualised:

  • Technical Awareness &
    Commercial Opportunities

  • Relational Networks &
    Personal Framing

Sensible evaluated, commercially relevant, meaningful change.