Hi Everyone,
Here is Statement confirming the Company’s Corporate & Social Responsibility Policy:
Corporate & Social Responsibility Policy
At Astute Security we define Corporate Social Responsibility as Follows:
- Conducting business in a social responsible and ethical manner;
- Protecting the environment and safety of people;
- Supporting human rights; and
- Engaging, learning from, respecting and supporting the communities and cultures with which we work.
Astute Security will ensure that all matters of Corporate Social Responsibility are supported in our operations and administrative matters and are consistent with Astute Security’s best interests. Astute Security is committed to being recognised as an organisation considerate of Corporate Social Responsibility and recognises that in doing so we will add significant value for our Shareholders.
This policy applies to activities undertaken by or on behalf of Astute Security, the trade name of Cotford Investigations & Security Services Limited.
All Astute Security’s employees will adopt the Corporate Social Responsibility considerations described in this Policy into their daily working activities. Astute Security’s management team will act as role models by incorporating those considerations into the decisions they make in all business activities. Astute Security’s management team will ensure that appropriate organisational structures are in place to effectively identify, monitor and manage Corporate Social Responsibility issues and performance relevant to our business.
This Policy is built on the following areas that reflect existing that reflect existing and emerging standards of Corporate Social Responsibility:
Business Ethics & Transparency
Astute Security is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and corporate governance practices in order to maintain excellence in its daily operations and to promote confidence in our governance systems.
Astute Security will conduct its business in an open, honest and ethical manner.
Astute Security recognise the importance of protecting all of our human, financial, physical, informational, social, environmental and reputational assets.
Environmental Health & Safety
Astute Security is committed to protecting the health & Safety of all individuals affected by our activities, including employees, contractors and the general public. Astute Security will provide a safe and healthy working environment and will not compromise the health and safety of any individual. Our goal is to have no accidents and mitigate the impact of by working with our stakeholders, peers and others to promote responsible environmental practices and continuous improvement.
Astute Security is committed to environmental protection and stewardship.
All Astute Security’s employees are responsible and accountable for contributing to a safe working environment, for fostering safe working attitudes and for operating in an environmentally responsible manner.
Stakeholder Relations
Astute Security will engage stakeholders clearly, honestly and respectfully.
Astute Security is committed to timely and meaningful dialogue with all stakeholders, including shareholders, customers and employees, indigenous peoples, governments, regulators and landowners, amongst others.
Employee Relations
Astute Security will ensure that employees are treated fairly and with dignity and consideration for their goals and aspirations and that diversity in the workplace is embraced.
Astute Security will apply fair labour practices, while respecting the national and local laws of the United Kingdom.
Astute Security is committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not engage in or tolerate unlawful workplace conduct, including discrimination, intimidation or harassment.
Human Rights
Astute Security recognises that governments have a primary responsibility to promote and protect human rights. Astute Security will work with governments and agencies to support and respect human rights within our sphere of influence.
Astute Security will not tolerate human rights abuses and will not engage or be complicit in any activity that solicits or encourages human rights abuse.
Astute Security will always strive to build trust, deliver mutual advantage and demonstrate respect for human dignity and rights in all relationships it enters into, including respect for cultures, customs and values of individuals and groups.
Community Investment
Astute Security stresses collaboration, consultation and partnership approaches in pour community investment program.
Astute Security will integrate Community Investment considerations into decision making and business practices and will insist in local capacity building to develop mutually beneficial relationships with communities.
Astute Security will strive to provide employment and economic opportunities in the community where we operate.
Any questions please refer, in the first instant, to your line manager.
Regards
Mark Dungworth
Marketing Manager - SGS Group
Mobile: 07899 994 900 - Telephone: 020 8399 4237 - Fax 0870 011 7085
Security Guarding Services Limited - Registered in England and Wales Number: 3982937
Registered Office: Kestrel House, Mill Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8BE
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