Environmental, social and governance statement

Environmental responsibility

We aim to embed environmental responsibility in everything we do. We believe we have an obligation to minimize the energy, carbon, water and waste impacts of our business and recognise that these impacts occur not just in the daily operations of our work but also through business partnerships.

We are committed to driving down our energy and carbon impacts, as we believe that climate change is one of the greatest threats to our world.

We will strive to be energy efficient in our premises for example in lighting and heating.

We will maximise the use of digital technologies to reduce the carbon cost.

We will promote all forms of recycling.

Social Responsibility

We believe people are at the heart of our business and take pride in our work culture. We strive to be an optimal employer to our workforce, as well as a valued partner to our customers, clients and the community.

We know how important it is that our employees feel valued and appreciated.  We offer competitive remuneration and benefits, including but not limited to paid holiday, and sickness absence, pensions plans and medical, dental, and vision coverage.

We create engaging work environments that reward innovation and collaboration.  Our leaders have an an “open door policy” and employees can provide feedback through their annual performance reviews and regular one to one sessions with their line managers.

We hold periodic staff events, such as our annual summer party. We also aim to foster both personal and professional growth for employees at all levels of the organisation through performance reviews, role-specific training and professional development opportunities.

The health and safety of our employees, customers and clients is of the utmost importance to us. We adhere to high health and safety standards across our business.

We embrace and value diversity in all its forms, whether gender, age, ethnicity or cultural background. Equal opportunity is integral to our recruitment process, as we aim to develop a community of diverse talent. We seek to maintain a positive workplace, free from discrimination and harassment.

We champion fairness and mutual respect, promoting an environment of justice and equality.

Governance

We regard strong governance as essential to creating and preserving the value of our company. This includes a sound approach to corporate governance that complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies as well as full adherence to our values.

We have an effective and highly skilled Board of Directors which serves the interests of the company and its stakeholders.

Our directors and all employees, conduct themselves in accordance with the highest moral and ethical standards. We are committed to ensuring a fair workplace for our employees as well as our partners with whom we do business. We have strict policies to protect against unlawful discrimination and harassment. We have an open-door policy to encourage honest and direct communication to resolve issues and concerns quickly.  We are proactive in seeking the views of our employees; taking their views into consideration when making change.