We choose what's right, not what's easy, for a better future.

Our ESG framework

Our ESG framework enables responsible, sustainable, and ethical operations. We prioritise the environment, our broader societal impact, and our firm's governance to protect the planet, foster inclusivity and wellbeing, support our communities, and bolster our firm's resilience.

We informed our ESG strategy by identifying the areas most important to our people and to our business.

Science Based Targets Initiative
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
EcoVadis

Our environmental agenda is governed by Science-based targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which is to reach net zero by 2045.

We support the UN Global Compact's principles for rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption.

We also have sustainability ratings under CDP and EcoVadis.

ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus

We take the security and privacy of our clients and partners seriously and certify to the ISO 27001:2022 and Cyber Essentials Plus standards.

Download our ISO 27001:2022 certification [ 944 kb ]

Download our Cyber Essentials Plus certification [ 94 kb ]

ISO 14001

We are ISO 14001 certified demonstrating effective environmental management system across the firm.

Download our ISO 14001 certification [ 1859 kb ]

The Modern Slavery Act

We follow the Modern Slavery Act 2015, assessing and addressing risks to prevent human trafficking and slavery violations.

Read our Modern slavery statement [ 264 kb ]

Fighting in-work poverty

We pay the living wage to all our employees, including third-party workers, to help fight in-work poverty in the UK.

Environment and climate

We’re committed to minimising our environmental impact and achieving Net Zero, taking action to address our carbon footprint and we have set SBTi-validated targets as follows:

90%

reduction of our emissions by 2045 from a 2019 baseline, as part of our commitment to reaching Net Zero.

70%

reduction in our scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from our 2019 baseline.

55%

of our suppliers by emissions will have science-based targets by 2027.

50%

reduction in business travel and commuting emissions by 2030 from our 2019 baseline.

Small changes, big impact

Engage and educate

We prioritise supporting our employees with reducing their carbon impact, promoting sustainable practices, and raising awareness about single-use plastics and travel choices. We’ve added environmental considerations into both our travel policy and our sustainable property guidelines for all office moves.  

Data and reporting

To ensure accurate reporting and data management, we’ve established robust processes and a greenhouse gas emissions dashboard to monitor our performance annually.

Governance

Our strategic leadership team (SLT) oversees our environmental governance, monitors progress, and reviews climate-related risks and opportunities. Our partnership governance board holds the SLT accountable for ESG metrics and targets, including climate-related ones. And our risk and audit committee oversees climate-related risks and activities under the environmental strategy. 

Want to know more?

Download our Carbon Reduction Plan

Community impact

Our aim is to support underprivileged people in society find work opportunity and to lead sustainable and healthy lives, we will do this by:

  • supporting local communities through volunteering and fundraising
  • addressing social disadvantage through strategic charity partnerships and expertise
  • improving educational opportunities for people with fewer resources
  • developing work experience and employment opportunities for underprivileged talent.

Our community impact goals

To work directly with 5,500 young people by 2025 through our Schools Enterprise Programme.

To have a collective impact on social exclusion by volunteering a total of 20,000 hours by 2025.

To continue fundraising and double our efforts year on year, we are proud of the £1.8 million we have already raised for charities to date.

Strengthening communities through giving back

Volunteering empowers our team, building skills, networks, and confidence while also making a positive impact on society. Our focus is on supporting underserved groups in finding employment.

In addition to the below organisations, we collaborate with local office charities, building relationships and shared value through engagement, boosting profiles, and fundraising. Our matched fundraising funding enhances our employees' fundraising efforts, prioritising causes that are aligned with our values.

One Million Mentors
Social Mobility Foundation
School Enterprise Program
Rise
The Amos Bursary
Business in the Community
Lendwithcare

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