Mission Performance Limited

17/07/2025

Exciting News - We’ve Moved! After nearly 10 incredible years in Daedalus Park, Mission Performance is thrilled to announce our move to our new home at ! Our new space at Fareham Innovation Centre represents more than a change of address - it’s a steeping stone to our continued growth and innovation. We’re looking forward to the opportunities this move will bring, from new collaborations, to enhanced capabilities. Here’s to new beginnings and the next adventure ahead!

06/06/2024

We caught up with Paul as he recorded some new video as part of our online learning experience for our delegates.

02/05/2024

We talk a good game but how does Mission Investment (MI) work?

MI was born out of this need for transparency. For every program we deliver for a client, we calculate the carbon emissions associated with the project and turn that into a Unit of Environmental Investment (UEI). This unit is then invested directly in a pre-selected environmental project detailed in our proposal to the client. These UEIs could be the number of trees planted in a local environmental reforestation project like Stump Up For Trees or a unit of research time for a specific research institution like Scottish Association For Marine Science.

We use accredited and researched calculators to produce our UEI figure which will have a minimum of £100 per phase. Our calculator is also free to download. Clients given information about how investments will be used and they have the choice of which environmental cause(s) to invest in. We also updates of how investments have benefited our planet and plans for future projects so our carbon offset work can show tangible results.

Environmental responsibility can be expensive which can put many small businesses off the commitment. The MI method means that the cost of the offset is openly covered within the quoting process which means the bulk of emissions are covered by sales but doesn't eat into profits.

Caring for our planet when running a business shouldn't be a burden or even a sales tactic, instead it needs to be viewed a global investment for the future.

More information on MI can be found on our website: https://www.missionperformance.com/mission-investment/

30/04/2024

Why did we choose The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS)? We wanted to consider both land-based, and water-based environmental charities for Mission Investment and our research led us to consider kelp-based solutions, which is one of SAMS’ research specialisms.

Our recent visit to Oban last week completely reshaped our perspective on their vital work. While we initially came focused on supporting kelp farming research, SAMS' impressive range quickly became apparent. They not only championing preventative and restorative measures for our oceans, but also spearheading critical advancements in collective understanding about ocean systems. This broader picture has led us to believe that a more holistic approach is necessary when addressing the global environmental crisis.

Considering this newfound appreciation for SAMS' multifaceted efforts, we must stress the importance of rethinking your carbon offsetting strategy. Rather than simply focusing on direct offsetting, we believe prioritising investments in research that deepens our understanding of the ocean's role in mitigating climate change is a more strategic approach. By supporting SAMS and similar institutions, we can contribute to a future where the ocean plays a more active role in combating the environmental crisis we all face.

The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) is one of the most experienced independent marine science organisations, and whilst their base may be in Scotland, SAMS’ research portfolio is global in its outlook, activities, and relevance, as well as diverse in topic and discipline.

SAMS’ vision is for healthy and sustainable oceans, to create a stronger planet. They work towards solutions for climate change, biodiversity loss, sustainable food, clean energy, and a wide range of other challenges, from ocean acidification and marine pollution to robotics innovation and extreme weather events.

Working internationally, in partnership with academia, government, industry, regulatory bodies, voluntary groups, and coastal communities, they ensure all maritime stakeholders can collaborate for the future of our ocean.

If you want to learn more about how you can adopt the Mission Investment approach for your carbon offset and support institutions like SAMS, we’d love to talk to you!

29/04/2024

Imagine this was your break room! Students at the The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) Academy are lucky to be soaking in a stunning vista of the ocean during their lunch break. Although awe-inspiring, this view is a stark reminder of the beauty and fragility of our marine ecosystems – a critical focus for SAMS's groundbreaking research.

Last week we had the privilege of visiting SAMS in Oban to learn more about their vital work in protecting and restoring marine environments worldwide. We have been donating to SAMS via our Mission Investment (MI) carbon offset initiative because commitment to sustainability goes far beyond traditional carbon offsetting, which can be riddled with complexities and uncertainties. That's why we champion direct environmental investment through MI, directly supporting impactful research projects like those at SAMS.

Unlike traditional carbon offsetting, direct environmental investment offers a more tangible impact. Funding goes directly towards scientific exploration and development of solutions, fostering lasting positive change for our oceans. A prime example is SAMS’ research on micro-algae and seaweed farming – an area which has the potential to support carbon sequestration holistically, amongst a host of other ecosystem benefits – but where more collective knowledge is needed globally. The MI approach fosters long-term ecosystem health by tackling the root causes of environmental issues, rather than simply offsetting emissions. This approach fosters long-term ecosystem health by investing in the prevention and restoration of environmental issues, rather than simply offsetting emissions.

Furthermore, direct investment fosters transparency and accountability. We work closely with organisations like SAMS, ensuring your investment directly contributes to their vital research endeavours. This stands in stark contrast to many carbon credit systems, including blue carbon credits, which can lack transparency and may not guarantee the permanence of captured carbon.

The dedication and sheer scale of SAMS's projects truly humbled us and our short visit highlighted the urgency of action to secure a healthy future for our oceans.
So stay tuned! Over the next few days, we'll be showcasing some of SAMS's critical work and how your business can leverage the Mission Investment approach to offset your carbon footprint in a meaningful way.

08/03/2024

22/12/2023

Merry Christmas from all the team at Mission Performance!

19/12/2023

Our Mission Investment contributions are processing nicely!

We wanted to take this time to remind you of our innovative carbon offset programme in which we work out our emissions project by project, calculate the tonnage into a monetary figure then invest this directly with one of our chosen environmental charity partners.

Following our Royal Marines heritage, we have chosen a land-based and water-based organisations to work with this year.

The land-based organisation is Stump Up For Trees, and for every tonne of carbon, we emit through our travels will equate to 4 native broadleaf trees planted and managed over 12 years.

The water-based organisation is the Scottish Association for Marine Science Scottish Association For Marine Science, and for every tonne of carbon, we emit through our travels will trigger an equivalent multiplier investment in education and research to support SAM’s purpose and objectives.

We are working our way to introducing this approach to our full portfolio of clients and aim to have the Mission Investment programme in place across the business in the very near future.

join us on our journey on our website at https://lnkd.in/emJ7hhJm

15/12/2023

People and Passion are what drives change.

We pride ourselves on delivering practical, applicable skills that change behaviour and exceed your performance expectations through passionate and personality.

11/12/2023

Top four focus areas of L&D for 2023-24
1 - Aligning learning programs to business goals
2- Upskilling employees
3- Creating a culture of learning
4 - Improving employee retention

People-centric culture recognises that organisational success depends on employee success. This simple truth guides the design of employee experiences, from onboard to exit, with human needs at the centre.

For Mission Performance we have been increasing people and organisational performance for over two decades, and we know what works.

An understanding of you guides everything we do. We help people at all levels to transform how they think and operate.

Our stretching, experience-rich programmes enable people to be vulnerable in ways that accelerate their learning whether through experiential, coaching, in-room or virtual.

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08/12/2023

Mission's Rob Lewis reflects on when he, fellow founding director Chris Mcleod were face-to-face with a Polar Bear in the High Arctic and what lessons could be learnt from this encounter.

Rob said:
We were two weeks in.

We had lost 25% of our body weights, we were tired and our bodies were beginning to feast on our own reserves.

I had five functioning fingers, faces were frost nipped and the weather had graced us with clear skies still air.

We had 80km to go and were taking a 10 minute break, eating salami and slurping tepid tea from our flasks.

Wrapped in our warmest kit it was -30 and staring out to the horizon alone with our thoughts on the journey we had taken and the journey to come.

Pressure ridges behind us we could make out a yellow shape moving towards down wind and with the sun in our eyes.

It came closer and as it did we could recognise a full grown male Polar Bear, swinging its head from side to side sniffing our strange scent from 100 meters away.

100 meters turned in to 50, we had to get ready to confront the Bear.

Skis off, shotgun out, warm kit on and adopt to devil’s fork formation.

Seamus on the left (with camera) Chris on the right with the shotgun and me in the middle with skis.

We had to scare the bear away, we could not outrun it nor ignore it we had to deal with it head on.

What follows is footage taken by Seamus ….

We use moments of our experience like this to augment the lessons we share with our clients.

How many times have we put off difficult conversations to maintain the peace?

Carrying around moments like this eat emotional well-being so we need to address situations in the moment.

The Polar Bear Moment we had was an extreme example.

The lesson is we need to be brave and face our fears so we can truly be free and lighten our emotional loads.

06/07/2023

People have within them, the great resources to own their own development provided they have the right environment to make those changes.

We specialise in helping businesses create environments where people can thrive. We develop new and experienced leaders underpinned by our own culture of humility and credibility. We believe that leaders should strive to be a force for good in the world.

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