Sustainability & Social
Our approach to business has always been focused on the concept of ‘do no harm’ and this in turn is also the core of our sustainability strategy. We are a small company but nevertheless feel an imperative to have a positive impact on the world in which we exist.
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We are guided by considerations based upon:
PEOPLE
Improve lives - We are committed to improving the lives of those people we impact: staff, suppliers and clients.
PLANET
Preserve the environment – We take responsibility for how we manage our operations and for reducing the impact we have on the environment.
PROFIT
Sustainable growth – Creating sustained profitable growth that meets the needs of our clients and creates meaningful work for our staff.
We undertake external assessment and are compliant with:
The Global Reporting Initiative
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
The UN Sustainable Development Goals
The EU Taxonomy
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We aim to improve the lives of those we work with through the promotion of positive work / life balance, development of skills, encouragement of healthy lifestyles, volunteering opportunities and support of charities. We embrace flexible working arrangements to support a diverse range of personal circumstances and professional goals. We provide a staff benefits scheme to all employees and are an accredited Living Wage Employer.
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We are committed ensuring that our recruitment processes and workplace practices are inclusive, and accessible to all.
We make full commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant and have been honoured with a bronze award within the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We both employ veterans and actively support staff and associates who serve as reservists or are involved in cadet organisations.
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We are fully committed to the elimination of modern slavery. We work collaboratively and transparently to lead in bringing an end to modern slavery in our supply chain. We select reputable companies as suppliers, and check for modern slavery statements. For more information, see our Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement.
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We aim to support charities and make a monthly donation to DENS, a charity providing support to those facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion in Dacorum. In addition, we sponsor sporting events with the aim of improving inclusiveness and the quality of people’s lives.
We encourage our employees to volunteer with local charities and initiatives and enable this with two days paid leave per annum.
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Whenever possible we procure goods and services locally in order to reduce our impact on the environment and to increase opportunities for those who trade in our area. We aim to create a positive impact on our local environment, and as such strive to reduce the waste of materials, including water, and to reuse or recycle whenever possible.
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We aim to become carbon neutral by 2050, and we are already working to reduce the emissions for which we are responsible, whether by reducing our use of electricity by using more efficient equipment, reducing travel and using electric vehicles, or by becoming almost completely paper-free. For more information, see our Carbon Reduction Plan.
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We seek to diversify our supply chain and work with small, medium, and micro-sized businesses , recognising the important role these enterprises play in sustaining our economy.