ESG and Community

Our ESG Strategy in Summary

Our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy is at the core of our operations, guiding us to create positive impacts on the environment, our communities, and our stakeholders.

Our ESG strategy aligns with the United Nations Global Compact principles and Sustainable Development Goals. Of the 17 SDGs, as a business we focus on promoting well-being, equality, inclusion, and diversity, while minimizing negative environmental impacts and enhancing positive contributions to society.

Our ‘Core’ and ‘Important’ SDGs

Core SDGs:

• Quality Education
• Gender Equality
• Decent Work and Economic Growth
• Responsible Consumption and Production
• Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

Important SDGs:

• Good Health and Wellbeing
• Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
• Reduced Inequalities
• Climate Action
• Partnerships for the Goals

Why did we choose these SDGs?

Quality Education: As a people-centric business, training and development programs for every member of our Team are crucial for our growth and community development.

Gender Equality: As a large employer, we can directly address gender equality issues and influence broader societal change.

Decent Work and Economic Growth: Providing employment in a supportive environment is central to our purpose of “Helping you Thrive” and is an enabler of our vision to be a “Long-term trusted partner” to all our clients.

Responsible Consumption and Production: We aim to limit our carbon use and reduce our overall consumption aiming for ‘Net Zero’ emissions.

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions: We conduct business ethically, promoting fair, just, and equitable institutions.

Good Health and Wellbeing: Cultivating a company culture focused on employee well-being and work satisfaction is integral to building and maintaining our ‘human capital’.

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure: Our commitment to cutting-edge technology and digital transformation positions us as a market leader.

Reduced Inequalities: Embracing diversity and inclusiveness leads to a stronger, more capable, and engaged team.

Climate Action: Addressing the climate emergency is crucial for us, our clients and our suppliers.

Partnerships for the Goals: Building partnerships to add value and affect positive change is important for us.

Update on Our Actions

Measuring Carbon Footprint: We have focused on data capture for the Scope 1, 2, and 3 categories of emissions and monitoring reduction efforts.

Materiality Assessment: Conducted with a third-party adviser to adopt international standards and assess the materiality of each SDG.

Impact Statements: Developed for core SDGs like Quality Education, Gender Equality, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Responsible Consumption and Production, and Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.

Summary of Planned Actions

• We have a publicly available statement of intent and carbon footprint report.
• We are reducing our carbon footprint, where possible.
• We are in the process of renewing our Environmental policy and our
• Procurement policy and have reviewed our job descriptions to promote inclusivity.
• We are working towards our ISO140001 certification.
• We will be conducting a Supply Chain Risk Assessment.
• We will remain committed to transparency and continuous improvement in our ESG efforts.

Together, we can build a sustainable future for all.