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12.YOUR ROLE TO PLAY IN ESG
12.1. As a member of our business, you have a vital responsibility to ensure our organisation thrives. When it comes to ESG, this means understanding your role in each area of ESG. You can start to do this by familiarising yourself with the concept of ESG, such as through this course, and also our strategic objectives around ESG. You should know:
• Our strategic ESG goals
• How we plan to achieve them and over what time
• Your individual and team contribution to those goals
• How to discuss our ESG goals with customers and third parties
• Where to report potential concerns or actions which go against our policy
12.2 On an individual level, you have an important role to play in meeting our ESG objectives. Here is how:
12.3 Environmental - We all have a role to play in reducing carbon emissions and getting to net zero. While as a business we are setting organisation- level targets, consider the choices you make and the environmental impact. For instance:
• When travelling, are there more environmentally friendly options to take?
• Can some meetings be done remotely instead of travelling?
• Think before you print
• Does the office have recycling and energy saving measures?
12.4 Social - Building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued is everyone`s responsibility. Understanding your role in bringing people together is critical to our success as a business. From hiring the best talent to encouraging all staff to thrive, we want a workplace where people proactively work to be the best. You can help by:
• Challenging and reporting discriminatory or offensive behaviour
• Understanding diversity and inclusion policies
• Being an active ally for groups often underrepresented
•Leading by example in your work
12.5 Governance - Good governance goes beyond having the right policies and procedures in place. It`s about embedding compliance in your day-to-day work. From completing training on time to actively understanding how regulations affect your work, good governance starts from the individual acting ethically. Take governance to heart by:
• Be a compliance champion in your team
• Refer to policies and procedures instead of shortcuts
• Be aware of red flags for compliance failures and risks in your area of work
• Don`t be afraid to call out poor behaviour or report failures
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