Our ESG Strategy

Sustainable and responsible governance that demonstrates a real commitment to environmental sustainability and social responsibility.

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Our ESG Strategy

Sustainable and responsible governance that demonstrates a real commitment to environmental sustainability and social responsibility.

ESG ESG

At Alan Wood & Partners, we recognise that our success is intertwined with the well-being of our planet, society and economy. That’s why we are committed to integrating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles into every aspect of our operations.

Our ESG strategy acts as a compass, steering us towards responsible and sustainable practices that generate long-term value for our stakeholders while positively impacting the world around us.

To ensure this, our ESG strategy is integrated into our business and plays an active role in our company risk and resilience planning.

We are increasingly aware of the role we can play in improving the impact of our projects on the environment and, more importantly, how we can support clients in contributing to zero carbon and biodiversity net gain targets. We strive to maintain our high standards of company governance and the delivery of social value within our business and through our client projects. 

 

  • Environment To minimise waste or damage to the environment. Find out more
  • Social To give back more than we take and grow our own business and workforce. Find out more
  • Governance To be transparent, responsible and collaborative. Find out more

Our ESG strategy is founded on over 50 years of genuine organisational values. As a responsible employer, we believe that business can be a force for good in our communities and a significant driver of change, making ESG essential for our future success.

Environment

Environment

At Alan Wood & Partners, we strive to protect the environment while conducting our business activities and supporting clients in fulfilling their project aspirations.

Our strategy identifies sustainable and viable actions we can implement in our daily operations to help combat climate change and its negative effects on the environment.

To uphold our environmental commitments, we seek to:

  • reduce carbon emissions in each of the 3 scopes of the Greenhouse Gas Protocols 2001
  • save energy
  • source food responsibly
  • reduce water consumption
  • increase biodiversity
Social

Social

People and places play a large part in how we manage relationships with our employees, clients and suppliers. They are the beating hearts of our communities, and by striving to be a good neighbour, we aim to leave a lasting, positive legacy for all the communities we serve.

Our social core element includes processes and policies regarding:

  • Health & Safety
  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Pay, working conditions and benefits
  • Timely payment of suppliers
  • Well-being and employee development
  • Modern Slavery and Human Rights
  • Social Value and community impact
Governance

Governance

Corporate Governance refers to how companies are governed and to what purpose. It identifies who has power and accountability and who makes decisions. It is, in essence, a toolkit enabling senior management to deal more effectively with the challenges of running a company.

Corporate governance ensures businesses have appropriate decision-making processes and controls to balance the interests of all stakeholders (shareholders, employees, suppliers, customers and the community).

At Alan Wood & Partners, we work together to deliver responsible business decisions, procedures and projects. Our governance strategy encompasses the organisation’s processes and policies regarding:

  • Board control, diversity and structure
  • Board and directors’ appraisals
  • Audit - external
  • Audit - internal
  • Risk management
  • Executive pay
  • Bribery, corruption and anti-money laundering

"At Alan Wood & Partners, we believe we can maintain a sustainable business and promote sustainable client and community growth by balancing financial returns with responsible and ethical practices through effective use of our ESG Strategy."

Mark Coates, Managing Director