Environmental, Social and Governance
Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) Commitment
Kingsdale Group Limited is committed, so far as it is applicable and reasonably practicable to do so, to conduct all aspects of our business operations with a pledge to:
- Protect and enhance the environment by promoting measures that have a positive environmental impact whilst at the same time minimising actions that may have a negative environmental impact.
- Ensure appropriate conduct towards, and promote good relationships with, owners, employees, clients, suppliers and the wider community in which we operate.
- Always conducting business with integrity and high standards of business ethics.
This ESG Commitment is a fundamental principle of how Kingsdale Group Limited will conduct business.
General ESG Principles
In fulfilling our ESG Commitment we will:
- Comply with all applicable local and national laws, rules, regulations and other measures having the force of law that are relevant to any aspects of its ESG Commitment.
- Where it is practicable and appropriate to do so, establish and meet standards relevant to any aspects of its ESG Commitment which are higher than the standards imposed by law.
All Kingsdale and on-site staff must, in carrying out their duties, adhere to the principles and objectives of our ESG Commitment. Training will be given to staff to ensure that they are familiar with, and work in accordance with, this ESG Commitment.
All contractors working on behalf of the Company are expected to comply with Kingsdale’s Contractor Code of Conduct which includes provisions based on our ESG Commitment.
Environmental
Kingsdale has produced the following objectives as a framework for the introduction of practices to implement the environmental aspects of the ESG Commitment:
- Identify and manage environmental risks and hazards.
- Carry out environmental audits when required.
- Promote a culture of environmental awareness amongst all employees.
- Provide training for all staff as appropriate to enable them to carry out their job functions in a manner that shows care for the environment.
- Continuously improve environmental performance and include recognised environmental best practice in our business operations.
- Give due consideration to environmental issues and energy performance in the refurbishment of existing buildings.
- Take steps to improve environmental efficiency of business travel, including considering whether to hold meetings remotely to reduce mileage.
- Use recycled paper wherever possible and recycle all paper products, ink or toner cartridges.
- Recycle of all packaging materials including cardboard, polystyrene moulds and chippings.
- Where possible, reducing consumption of resources by fitting LED lighting when replacing bulbs.
- Minimise heat loss within the building and switch off lights in empty areas.
Environmental
Kingsdale has produced the following objectives as a framework for the introduction of practices to implement the environmental aspects of the ESG Commitment:
- Identify and manage environmental risks and hazards.
- Carry out environmental audits when required.
- Promote a culture of environmental awareness amongst all employees.
- Provide training for all staff as appropriate to enable them to carry out their job functions in a manner that shows care for the environment.
- Continuously improve environmental performance and include recognised environmental best practice in our business operations.
- Give due consideration to environmental issues and energy performance in the refurbishment of existing buildings.
- Take steps to improve environmental efficiency of business travel, including considering whether to hold meetings remotely to reduce mileage.
- Use recycled paper wherever possible and recycle all paper products, ink or toner cartridges.
- Recycle of all packaging materials including cardboard, polystyrene moulds and chippings.
- Where possible, reducing consumption of resources by fitting LED lighting when replacing bulbs.
- Minimise heat loss within the building and switch off lights in empty areas.
Social
Kingsdale has produced the following objectives as a framework for the introduction of practices to implement the social aspects of the ESG Commitment:
- Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety laws and standards, and mitigating risks to health and safety in the workplace.
- Maintain suitable privacy and data security measures throughout the company.
- Maintain an inclusive and collaborative workplace that prioritises the wellbeing of employees.
- Promote diversity and inclusion amongst our workforce.
- Provide and maintain a working environment free from all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying.
- Pursue a fair approach to remuneration, working hours and attendance, leave, sick leave and other aspects of wellbeing.
- Aim to hold charity events and social activities during each year.
- Encourage employees to enrol in appropriate further education and training which supports their professional development and allowing paid time-off where circumstances permit.
- Provide sponsorship for initiatives or events run by or benefiting local charities.
- Engage local suppliers where appropriate.
- Pay suppliers and service providers properly and on time.
Governance
Kingsdale has produced the following objectives as a framework for the introduction of practices to implement the governance aspects of the ESG Commitment:
- Ensure that we comply with all applicable local and national laws and regulations, relevant standards and codes of practice relating both generally and in particular to transparency and corporate governance.
- Adopt and implement adequate internal controls, processes, procedures and proactive risk management.
- Commit to establishing and maintaining high standards of business ethics and conduct, and promote a culture of integrity, honesty, ethical and responsible conduct in all business activities and behaviours.
- We commit to ensure that no corruption, bribery, money laundering or internal misconduct activities are taking place in the business.
- Deal with regulators, tax authorities, auditors and other relevant bodies in an open and co-operative manner.
Governance
Kingsdale has produced the following objectives as a framework for the introduction of practices to implement the governance aspects of the ESG Commitment:
- Ensure that we comply with all applicable local and national laws and regulations, relevant standards and codes of practice relating both generally and in particular to transparency and corporate governance.
- Adopt and implement adequate internal controls, processes, procedures and proactive risk management.
- Commit to establishing and maintaining high standards of business ethics and conduct, and promote a culture of integrity, honesty, ethical and responsible conduct in all business activities and behaviours.
- We commit to ensure that no corruption, bribery, money laundering or internal misconduct activities are taking place in the business.
- Deal with regulators, tax authorities, auditors and other relevant bodies in an open and co-operative manner.
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