Corporate Social Responsibilities

Responsibility

Anti Corruption

Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.

In respect of the environment we are committed to sustainable development including and this is exemplified by our published aims of achieving the sustainable development targets set by Government policy.

Conserving energy, water, paper and other resources - particularly those which are scarce or non-renewable Reducing waste through re-use and recycling and by using reconditioned and recycled products and materials where such alternatives are available.

Phasing out ozone depleting substances and minimising the release of greenhouse gases, volatile organic compounds, vehicle emissions and other substances damaging to health and the environment.

Monitoring discharges and emissions to air, land, and water and assessing the actions necessary to reduce pollution or the risk of pollution.

Principles

Human Rights

Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights.

Make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.

Labour

Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;

The elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour.

The effective abolition of child labour.

The elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.

Environment

Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges.

Undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility.

Encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.