Case studies

Harworth Group: Investing in sustainable growth

Based in Rotherham, and with offices in Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester, the Harworth Group is one of the leading land and property regeneration companies in the UK, owning and managing approximately 14,000 acres across 100 sites in the North of England and the Midlands.

Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP): Strengthening water infrastructure in the North of England

We completed a £60 million investment in the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP), a once-in-a-generation project to secure the long-term supply of clean water to 2.5 million people across Greater Manchester and Lancashire.  

Peel Ports: Debt and equity financing

We provide both debt and equity financing to Peel Ports. Most recently, we offered debt financing in 2024 as part of a wider refinancing package with a value of £375m.

Thames Tideway: Transforming London's sewerage system

We’re a shareholder in Thames Tideway, investing approximately £125 million in the company responsible for constructing a new super sewer beneath London. We also provide debt financing to Thames Tideway.  

PPP Project: Building sustainable student housing

This 50-year PPP Project consists of the design, build, refurbishment, financing and operation of a 3,011 room, student residence. 

Riverside Energy from Waste (EfW): Financing the circular economy

We’re one of the shareholders of the Riverside Energy from Waste (EfW) plant in Kent. We also provide debt financing to Cory Riverside.

Helping to boost corporate transparency

CDP is an organisation that provides a global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts.  

Investing in sustainable property

Leveraging existing positions and manager relationships to optimise future investment exposure is a key part of our portfolio management process.

Leading the restructure of a forestry asset

Leveraging existing positions and manager relationships to optimise future investment exposure is a key part of our portfolio management process.

Lowering our operational emissions through technological change

Sustainability lies at the heart of our decision making and has been a priority throughout our recent digital transformation.

The Arcadia Group Pension Scheme

In February, the Arcadia Group Pension Scheme (AGPS) and Arcadia Group Senior Executive Pension Scheme (AGSEPS) agreed an £850 million buy-in with Aviva following a period in PPF assessment.

How our Liability Driven Investment (LDI) strategy has performed

The liability side of the PPF balance sheet reflects the value of payments we expect to make in the future to current scheme members.