Shire Leasing Wins FLA ESG Award

Shire Leasing is proud to announce that we have been named joint winner of the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) ESG Award for Exemplary Commitment in B2B Funding. This recognition was presented at the FLA’s prestigious Annual Insight Conference, held in London on Wednesday 18th June 2025.

The FLA is the UK’s foremost trade association for asset, consumer, and motor finance, representing a wide spectrum of financial institutions, including major banks and specialist lenders.   Their code of practice is a benchmark for fairness, compliance, and responsible lending across the industry.

As a proud FLA member, Shire Leasing adheres to this rigorous code, reflecting our ongoing commitment to being a fair, compliant, and responsible lender within the industry. It was within this esteemed setting with over 200 attendees from across the UK finance industry that Shire Leasing was named joint winner, alongside Lombard, of the FLA ESG Award for Exemplary Commitment in B2B Funding.  

Why We Won: Our People, Planet, Profit (PPP) Strategy  

Our award win is a testament to the impact of our ‘People, Planet, Profit’ (PPP) strategy - a business sustainability approach that delivers on our ESG commitments and drives positive social, environmental and economic outcomes.  

Key highlights include:  

• Driving Clean Air: Through Clean Air Zone financial assistance, we have helped five UK councils upgrade over 1,100 non-compliant vehicles, enabling businesses to invest more than £27 million in low or zero-emission assets.  

• Green Asset Finance: Our bespoke credit policies and innovative finance solutions make it easier for SMEs to invest in green assets that support energy generation, energy efficiency and e-mobility solutions; such as solar panels, energy-efficient lighting and EV charging points. 

• Tree for a Lease: Through our partnership with Play It Green, every new lease transaction results in the planting of a tree. Over 28,000 have been commissioned so far, potentially going on to offset over 2,000 tonnes of CO₂. 

• Community and Social Value: Our employees are encouraged to volunteer, with two paid days per year to support charities and local causes. We also support local education through mentoring, work experience, and community sponsorships such as the March of the Elephants art trail. 

Shire Leasing’s Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer, Helen Lumb, who accepted the award on behalf of Shire Leasing, said:  

“Our ESG commitment is about our culture and how we do things, not a bolt-on. It’s about our people, their motivations and the positive difference we can make together. Whether that’s supporting our local community, championing sustainability, or helping our partners and customers thrive.”  

Our Commitment as an FLA Member and ESG Leader  

Being a member of the FLA is a mark of our commitment to operating as a fair, compliant, and responsible lender. Adhering to the FLA’s code is fundamental to our approach and helps us deliver trust and transparency for our partners, UK businesses and all stakeholders.

ESG and our PPP strategy are not just initiatives. They are the foundation of how we operate. They enable us to support our partners and customers in achieving their own ESG goals, as recognised by our recent win for Supporting Customer ESG Goals.

Learn more about Shire Leasing’s journey and other awards.