sustainability policy summary

The Group is committed to achieving a high level of awareness of the ethical and commercial importance of sustainability to the organisation and wherever practicable, to integrating sustainable and responsible practice into its day-to-day operations.

Sustainable development is the means of ensuring a better quality of life for all, now and in the future. It means effective conservation of the environment and prudent use of resources.  It means equality of social progress and the maintenance of high stable levels of economic growth through working towards achieving more with less resource.  It means more efficient use of energy to help reduce greenhouse gases and climate change impact.

Within its working practices the Group will:

Clarify to all companies and staff the aims of sustainability

Strive to select contractors and suppliers on the basis of shared values and standards of sustainable practice

Work in partnership with clients, contractors, architects and other consultants to achieve the aims of sustainability so as to:

•   Protect and enhance the natural and built environment wherever possible;

•   Encourage the sustainable use of resources at all times;

•   Reduce waste generation where practicable and dispose of waste responsibly;

•   Reduce consumption of energy in construction and use;
•   Promote the use of sustainable modes of transport;

•   Assist in the creation of sustainable communities;

•   Follow best international practice on environmental legislation and standards; and

•   Promote sustainable design, development and construction practices.

Reward continual improvement in the sustainability performance of all aspects of our business and report our performance for the benefit of all stakeholders

Within the operation and management of its affairs, the Group will strive to:
•   Adopt an holistic approach to business planning and practice, to include non-financial measures of success

•   Implement quality, health and safety and environmental management systems to maintain continual improvement in these areas
•   Provide a high standard of working environment for all employees and promote the adoption of a healthy work-life balance
•   Promote efficiency in energy and water usage and paper and consumables recycling in all its places of business

•   Support and encourage wherever possible staff members’ participation in charitable or community activities

•   Promote travel plans for all offices

•   Support all professional and administrative activities with appropriate training, coaching and advice
•   Conduct its business with the highest standards of professional and personal integrity and honesty.