b'4 Mercia Asset Management PLC Annual Report & Accounts 2022Section 172 Engaging with our stakeholdersfirst choiceSection 172 of the Companies Act 2006 (s172)Our vision is to be the firstImpact of Company choice for our investors,operations on the investees and employees. How we succeed forms thecommunity and the narrative of this report and isenvironmentset within the framework of stakeholder engagement. Our commitment to regional investment supports regional business growth, which In this s172 statement we explainin turn supports the communities in how our Board meets this statutorywhich our investees become employers. requirement, whilst promoting theThis generates both revenues and success of Mercia. We also signpostdemand for local services and suppliers. where in this report you will find moreRead more about the regional focus detailed information regarding eachof our investment activities on page part of the statement and how we bring23. As part of Mercias commitment to it to life every day. improving its own environmental impact, we have made progress towards carbon neutrality this year and post year end, became certified as a carbon-neutral company. You can read more about this part of our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) journey on page 33. Alison DwyerHead of Marketing and Communications'