Corporate social responsibility
Business does not operate in a vacuum. We have neighbours, staff, stakeholders, our environment, and we recognise our responsibility towards them all.
Our corporate social responsibility policy operates in all our business activities, in our relationships with suppliers, clients; and the wider community.
This is a key element in our position as the UK’s leading procurement services provider, and of the trust clients place in us.
Our policy is set out fully in our Corporate Social Responsibility Guidelines. These ensure that our business practices have strong ethical foundations, that we manage our environmental impact, and that these values and approaches are embodied in our supplier agreements.
Suppliers and clients
If clients have established corporate social responsibility policies, we integrate them into our supplier selection processes. When required, we help clients develop an ethical and environmental dimension to their procurement policies that mirror the objectives of the organisation as a whole.
We vet the environmental and ethical standards of suppliers as a routine part of our supplier selection. As a minimum, all suppliers must meet the standards set out in our supplier charter. Whenever called on, we will happily tailor our supplier selection to meet any particular environmental or ethical demands from clients.
Business conduct
Our reputation for integrity is essential to our clients, and we insist on reputable, fair and honest conduct from our staff at all times.
Environmental impact
Our environmental policy sets out our commitment to saving energy in our offices, recycling, travelling only when strictly necessary and encouraging the use of public transport.