Creating long-term, sustainable value for our stakeholders
SMS is perfectly positioned to maximise the opportunities available from Carbon Reduction (CaRe) assets whilst enhancing shareholder value.
Our investment case is rooted in sustainability. We’re a business that originates, owns and operates CaRe assets, providing associated services and generating long-term secure recurring revenues. We are vertically integrated, bringing together engineering infrastructure, technology platforms and financing to deliver market-leading returns.
Reasons to Invest:
At the heart of enabling the low-carbon revolution
Leaders in delivering and funding smart energy infrastructure assets, with over 25 years’ experience. We’re also committed to our own ambition of net zero emissions by 2030.
Strong growth platform reinforced by accelerated transition towards decarbonisation
Continued momentum in securing meter, grid-scale battery and other CaRe assets pipeline, with substantial additional opportunities underpinned by the UK Government’s net-zero ambition.
Fully integrated, scalable platform with well-established industrial partnerships
An industry-leading central, cloud-based IT and data platform – METIS – backed by a nationwide engineering workforce and decades of strong industrial relationships.
Strong liquidity position
Low net debt coupled with strong internal cash generation provides liquidity to fund the existing pipelines and secure additional growth opportunities.
Robust, sustainable dividend policy underpinned by existing asset base
10% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in dividends until 2024 is secured by long-term, sustainable cash flows generated from our existing portfolio of metering, data and grid-scale battery assets.
Highly experienced management team committed to delivering shareholder value
A balanced and effective Board and senior management team provide the capability to successfully navigate a fast-changing energy landscape.
Achieving net zero through a decarbonised system
Through our range of innovative CaRe solutions, our mission is to deliver the future of smart energy, working closely with both the private and public sectors to decarbonise the UK economy. Our strategic investment in established and emerging CaRe asset classes also helps to carve out new market segments with tremendous growth potential.
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Low-carbon energy
Building on the smart energy infrastructure that we establish through our meter and data assets nationwide, during 2021 we launched our first battery storage and renewable energy solutions that will support a more flexible and affordable system.
Transport
We are scaling up our engineering and delivery capabilities to support both the Domestic and Destination electric vehicle (EV) charge point marketplaces, whilst using our cloud-based platforms to monitor charging assets and collect payments for their usage.
Heat, buildings and hydrogen
We are developing our behind-the-meter technology solutions to meet the challenge of decarbonising heat, whilst also gearing up to support the transition to low-carbon hydrogen through our decades of experience in gas infrastructure.
Industrial energy efficiency
Energy efficiency continues to be a vital cog in the net-zero dynamic. As an expert adviser and strategic partner, we help our industrial customers manage their building portfolios over the long term with an approach to energy efficiency which is data-rich.
Annual Report & Accounts 2021
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