Corporate responsibility

Our approach to corporate responsibility (CR) is fully integrated within our business strategy.

The Executive Directors have set objectives, which have been consistent for many years, in each of the five key areas of corporate and social responsibility that are material to our business: Corporate, Environment, Employees and Suppliers, Community and Investors. Targets for performance in each area are set annually.

A formal report is made to the Projects Board on every live development project each month. These reports are required to refer to health and safety matters and all other material issues affecting the Company’s CR objectives.

Each year, this information is consolidated and recorded by an Executive Director; the progress made is assessed and targets are proposed for the following year. The Executive Directors as a whole will then discuss performance to date and agree new targets.

Integrated approach
When planning and bidding for development and investment opportunities, the briefing material we give to our consultants outlines our CR policies and detailed aspirations. Through early consideration in the design process, safety, sustainability and environmental considerations
become embedded in all our projects.

As our joint venture business develops, it is our intention to share our knowledge and ambitions with our partners.