b'IMPACT STATEMENT 2021Accelerating transitions to low-carbon, climate-resilient economies and societiesClimate change is now undeniably one of the biggestSaving lives through challenges humans have ever faced. Crown Agents recognises that responding effectively to the globalsolar energy: climate emergency must be a universal priority if we are to avoid irreparable damage to the natural,Solar4Healthsocial and economic systems that underpin humanAccess to reliable electricity is crucial for the delivery wellbeing and societal stability.of quality healthcare. Yet over 60% of healthcare Within our business, we are committed to reducing facilities in low- and middle-income countries suffer the impact of all our activities on the global climate,a lack of dependable electricity. As climate change-and to building a business that is resilient to therelated disasters and temperature extremes drive impacts of climate change. This year we haveincreased pressure on healthcare facilities, the need published our first Carbon Reduction Plan andfor stronger, more resilient healthcare systems has committed to achieve Net Zero by 2050. never been more urgent.We recognise that the impact of climate changeCrown Agents is proactively developing the on the poorest countries is already threateningSolar4Health Programme to facilitate the delivery broader development progress. We are passionateof sustainable renewable energy solutions for about safeguarding the hard-won gains madehealthcare facilities at scale. By working with toward achieving the United Nations Sustainablecountry governments and other partners, we use an Development Goals (SDGs). Through our Climateevidence-based approach to identify health facility and Energy practice, we are supporting practicalelectrification priorities, define context-appropriate interventions that will help countries transitionimplementation pathways, and enable effective and to low-carbon, climate-resilient economies andsustainable delivery. Our strategy provides an enabling societies. Our approach draws upon our world-leadingplatform for solar energy businesses to deliver quality, capabilities in supply chain management, health andlong-lasting, financially efficient solar health facility fund management, and in providing technical advisoryelectrification solutions where they are most needed. services in clean energy, climate financeand improved governance. Decreasing the costof solar mini-gridsOver 600 million people in Africa dont have access to a reliable, safe source of electricity. In response, we are working with a group of organisations to co-design and implement a bulk procurement platform for the solar mini-grid industry. This is expected to decrease the capital cost of mini-grids, leading to increased investment in the sector, and accelerated delivery of renewable energy access solutions. 12'