Corporate & Social Responsibility

Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”)

ESG issues are considered by the Board through the Risk Committee to identify, assess and manage the significant risks and opportunities affecting the Group’s long and short-term value arising from its handling of ESG matters, as well as opportunities to enhance value that may arise from an appropriate response. It has processes in place to identify and mitigate all material risks to the short and long-term value of the Group, and is always seeking to enhance value by wholly reasonable means. The Board has identified no ESG related risks that may significantly affect the Group's short or long-term value.

The Group is committed to upholding its social responsibility and has measures in place to address this responsibility. It makes available appropriate resources for environmental issues relative to the size of the Group and the sector in which it operates. We aim to adopt reasonable measures to comply with relevant environmental legislation, to ensure that appropriate steps are taken to minimise negative environmental impacts and to conserve natural resources. Appropriate forms of information and training  are  available to  employees to assist the Group in meeting its environmental obligations, and we continue to work towards being able to more carefully monitor the positive impact that our policies have on the management of our environmental footprint.

The Group adheres to the FSA Principles of Business and follows its rules and guidance on appropriate behaviour as well as guidance provided by the UK Listing Authority and other regulatory bodies. Furthermore, the Group is committed to extending its ethical obligations beyond regulatory compliance as regards to conduct in its relations with its stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, advisers and shareholders.