FY25/26 ESG and Sustainability Report
Gore Street Energy Storage Fund PLC
22 September 2026
22 September 2026
Gore Street Energy Storage Fund plc
(the "Company" or "GSF")
Publication of the FY25/26 ESG and Sustainability Report
Portfolio avoided 15,142 tCO2e and stored enough renewable electricity to power 23,000 homes for a year
Gore Street Energy Storage Fund plc, the internationally diversified energy storage fund, is pleased to announce the publication of its fifth ESG and Sustainability Report for the year ended 31 March 2026.
This latest report reflects the continued progress in the development of the Company's portfolio, with operational capacity increasing over the year to 643.11 MW (FY24/25: 417.11 MW) and averaging 565.78 MW (FY24/25: 392.16 MW).
The Company qualifies as an Article 8 product under the European Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and reports on Principal Adverse Impacts (PAIs) including greenhouse gas emissions, carbon footprint, and Board gender diversity. The report also sets out the Company's contribution to the energy transition and its commitment to responsible investment, including continued voluntary reporting against frameworks such as the Task Force for Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI).
The report demonstrates that the operational portfolio avoided 15,142 tCO2e, equivalent to removing 3,300 cars off the road for a year,1 and stored 56,975 MWh of renewable electricity, enough to power c.23,000 homes for a year2.
The Company also implemented innovative solutions to further advance its high standards of asset management, including Health & Safety, while continuing to support communities up and down the value chain.
The report is available here on the Company's website.
Angus Gordon Lennox, Chair of the Company, commented:
"I am pleased to introduce this year's ESG & Sustainability Report, which highlights the progress the Company has made in supporting cleaner, more flexible electricity grids. As renewable generation continues to grow, the need for energy storage has never been clearer. The Board remains committed to strong oversight and to ensuring the Company is well positioned to deliver long-term value while contributing to the energy transition."
1. EPA.gov estimate that the average passenger vehicle emits 4.6 metric tons of CO2 per year
2. This assumes a 2500 kWh yearly consumption of electricity per home in GB. (Source: Ofgem)
For further information:
Gore Street Investment Management
Alex O'Cinneide / Ben Paulden
Email: ir@gorestreetcap.com Tel: +44 (0) 20 4551 1382
Shore Capital (Joint Corporate Broker)
Anita Ghanekar / Sophie Collins (Corporate Advisory) Tel: +44 (0) 20 7408 4090
Fiona Conroy (Corporate Broking)
J.P. Morgan Cazenove (Joint Corporate Broker)
William Simmonds / Rupert Budge Tel: +44 (0) 20 3493 8000
Burson Buchanan (Media Enquiries)
Henry Wilson / Henry Harrison-Topham / Nick Croysdill Tel: +44 (0) 20 7466 5000
Email: gorestreet@buchanan.uk.com
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