Environmental Policy
Drumgrange Ltd. is committed to operating in a responsible, sustainable, and ethical manner. Our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Policy aligns with the UK Government's Net Zero by 2050 target and integrates environmental responsibilities across our operations, supply chains, and business decisions.
As part of a developing strategy, we will annually be audited against Planet Mark Certification, which will support an ISO 14001:2015 compliant system for environmental management. This will underpin the hard work we have done to date and provide a mechanism for driving continual improvement going forward.
Environmental Responsibility
Drumgrange commits to:
(1) Legal Compliance and Beyond: Fully comply with environmental laws, regulations, and industry best practices, striving to exceed these requirements wherever possible.
(2) Net Zero by 2050: Integrating the UK’s Net Zero by 2050 target into our business operations, working to significantly reduce carbon emissions and transparently report our progress.
(3) Carbon Footprint Reduction: Aim to reduce our carbon footprint through energy-efficient technologies, renewable energy use, and low-carbon alternatives in all areas, including our supply chain.
(4) Waste Minimisation and Recycling: Actively minimise waste, promote reuse and recycling, and adopt circular economy principles with the goal of achieving zero waste to landfill.
(5) Energy Efficiency: Reducing energy consumption by optimising efficiency in our buildings, processes, and transport, while prioritising renewable and sustainable resources.
(6) Sustainable Transport: Transition to electric and hybrid vehicles where possible and implement sustainable travel policies to reduce transportation-related emissions.
(7) Pollution Prevention: Continuously work to minimise air, water, noise, and light pollution and reduce the impact of our operations on local communities and ecosystems.
(8) Sustainable Procurement: Aim to purchase environmentally friendly products and services where possible, ensuring suppliers align with our Net Zero goals. We also assess the environmental impact of new products and services before adoption.
(9) Biodiversity Protection: Actively protect and enhance biodiversity, reducing habitat disruption by engaging in local environmental initiatives to foster sustainability.
(10) Sustainable Supply Chain: Work collaboratively with our supply chain to promote sustainable practices and encourage our suppliers to adopt environmentally responsible behaviours, including setting Net Zero targets.
(11) Hazardous Waste Management: Ensure that all hazardous waste is managed and disposed of responsibly, in full compliance with environmental regulations.
(12) Climate Resilience and Adaptation: Assess climate-related risks and adapt our operations to ensure long-term sustainability and resilience to climate change impacts.
Social Responsibilities
Drumgrange commits to:
(1) Health, Safety, and Wellbeing (Physical and Mental): safeguarding the health, safety, both physical and Mental, and wellbeing of our employees, contractors, and everyone working with Drumgrange.
(2) Diversity, Equality and Inclusion: Fostering a respectful, inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity in all its forms. By promoting equal opportunities for growth, learning, and development, we empower all employees to achieve their potential and contribute to our shared success. We actively cultivate a culture of engagement where every voice is heard, valued, and respected, creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
(3) Community Engagement: Fostering strong community connections and supporting initiatives for positive social impact. We encourage employee participation in volunteering and community activities as part of our social responsibility. As an Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award holder, we support the Armed Forces community, and our active STEM programme inspires the next generation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
(4) Human Rights and Ethical Practices: Uphold human rights, eradicating modern slavery, and maintaining the highest ethical standards across all aspects of our operations and supply chain. In collaboration with anti-slavery charities and our supply chain partners, we work to raise awareness and eliminate practices linked to modern slavery wherever possible, fostering a responsible and ethical business environment.
(5) Employee Training and Awareness: We provide ongoing ESG education and training for employees, empowering them to contribute to our sustainability goals. We are aligned with the UK Government's Make Work Pay plan. This initiative emphasises the importance of equipping our employees with the knowledge and skills necessary to actively contribute to our sustainability goals, fostering a culture of responsibility and engagement within the workplace.
Governance and Ethical Responsibilities
Drumgrange commits to:
(1) Ethical Standards: Uphold rigorous ethical standards, strengthened by our Code of Conduct and ongoing business ethics training, ensuring all employees are fully aware of and committed to our principles.
(2) Anti-Bribery and Corruption: Operate with a strict zero-tolerance policy towards bribery and corruption, rigorously ensuring that all business activities are conducted transparently and with uncompromising integrity, internally and within our supply chain.
(3) Sustainable Procurement and Ethical Trading: Responsibility for sustainable procurement and ethical trading sits with our Managing Director and Board, who drive our commitment to responsible sourcing and ethical trading practices throughout our supply chain.
(4) Leadership and Accountability: Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles are embedded in our leadership framework, with active Board commitment to achieving well-defined ESG goals, ensuring accountability and integrity at the highest levels of the organisation.
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