Corporate Governance

Core Values and Policies

In line with the principles set out in the UN Global Compact, we operate a set of core values and policies in the areas of human rights, labour standards, the environment and anti-corruption.

We fully appreciate that our environmental, social and governance responsibilities are integral to our performance and to our long-term sustainability.  Good corporate governance is the glue that holds responsible business practices together; ensuring positive workplace management, marketplace responsibility, environmental stewardship, community engagement and sustained financial performance.

To support our successful operation and sustained growth, the directors ensure that these dimensions are incorporated into our core decision making processes, providing a well-informed strategic direction that stretches way beyond short-term financial performance.  The company is consequently better prepared to address risk by anticipating potentially adverse impacts on people and the environment, and by proactively managing tangible and reputational risks.

Our business ethos is to embed integrity and to sustain a culture of trust and collaboration, empowering our employees to address workplace challenges within the framework of our robust ethical code.

Creation of Business Value

Good management of environmental, social and governance performance has been shown to strengthen the important business assets of company reputation and brand value.

Our corporate citizenship and sustainability strategies are led from the top, and they are aligned with the company’s business priorities.  These strategies include:

• Good working conditions to improve the efficiency of the supply chain

• The promotion of gender and ethnic equality in our business processes, preventing discrimination in the workplace

• The development of environmental programmes that can also reduce operating costs, incorporate innovation, and improve employee morale and health

The rewards of these motivations are; a strong corporate reputation, high employee retention rates, greater productivity, cost benefits through operational improvements, and innovations in products and services.