Our strategy sets out our commitments and targets around the three key pillars of ESG. We measure, review and report against this framework at regular intervals, and publish an annual report within our Report and Accounts.
Environmental
| Commitment | Target | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Minimising environmental impact | Maintain zero material environmental regulatory breaches in activities under the Group’s operational control and engage with joint venture partners to promote high standards of environmental management across non-operated assets. | Achieved and ongoing; Zero material environmental incidents or regulatory breaches |
| Managing emissions & Resource efficiency | Undertake an annual review of greenhouse gas emissions and resource consumption, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. | Ongoing. The Group currently monitors selected emissions and resource consumption metrics and continues to identify opportunities to expand the scope of its monitoring and reporting. |
| Biodiversity and environmental stewardship | Ensure environmental and biodiversity considerations are incorporated into the assessment and planning of all new operational projects, with appropriate mitigation measures implemented where required. | Achieved and ongoing |
Social
| Commitment | Target | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Community support | Maintain an annual programme of community support, including financial or in-kind contributions, and provide employees with opportunities to participate in charitable or community initiatives. | Achieved & ongoing, predominantly via Wressle and EG-08 |
| Support employees | Continue to support the wellbeing, engagement and development of all employees through appropriate workplace practices, development opportunities and open communication. | On track – The Company continues to provide a supportive and flexible working environment, with regular employee engagement and access to appropriate training and development opportunities. |
| Employer of choice | Low staff turnover | Achieved – no turnover in the past 12 months |
Governance
| Commitment | Target | Status |
|---|---|---|
| QCA Code compliance | Maintain a high standard of corporate governance in accordance with the QCA Corporate Governance Code, keeping the Company’s governance arrangements and any areas of departure from the Code under regular review. | Ongoing / On track – The Company applies the QCA Corporate Governance Code, with limited departures considered appropriate having regard to the Company’s size, structure and stage of development. These arrangements are kept under review by the Board and areas of departure are explained in the Company’s corporate governance disclosures. |
| ESG oversight and review | ESG Committee to meet 3 times per year | Achieved |
| Board diversity | Promote diversity of skills, experience, background and perspective on the Board and ensure diversity is appropriately considered in Board appointments and succession planning. | Ongoing / On track – The Board considers diversity alongside the skills, experience and independence required when reviewing its composition and succession plans. Board appointments are made on merit, while recognising the benefits that diversity of background and perspective brings to effective decision-making. |
| Anti-bribery & ethics training | 100% staff and Board completion | In progress |