“In scope of membership, activities and impact, LAIN achieves outcomes no other anchor effort reaches.”
Bloomberg Associates
Impact Areas
We lead London’s net-zero efforts by designing, launching, and measuring carbon-reducing initiatives and projects across the city.
Addressing the climate emergency
We champion equal opportunity for all ensuring London's workforce is inclusive, prioritising sustainable, fair-wage jobs for underrepresented individuals and communities.
Tackling inequalities
We drive local economic growth by buying more goods and services locally and supporting London-based businesses.
Boosting the local economy
Case Studies
Carbon saving initiatives
The Church of England has pledged to be net zero by 2030, refurbishing each grade listed church at a time.
Listen to New City College’s innovative and inspirational plans to make the school net zero.
Inclusive workforces
The NHS has been supporting refugees into work like Hamidu and Stephen. Hear their journey to sustainable employment.
Nikita, 23, who has additional learning needs explains how securing her own employment with the help of Project SEARCH a unique partnership between Anchor members Waltham Forest College and the NHS, has enabled her to finally gain her own independence.
Micro business owner, Matt, explains how winning a contract with anchor institution University of London has opened up new opportunities for their business and enabled greater innovation.
Supporting local businesses
London-based business, SW Bruce explains why securing a place on the Metropolitan Police procurement framework has helped their business and their supply chain to grow.
