Sustainable Development Goals
Working towards building a better world for our people, our communities and the environment.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by the 193 United Nations Member States in 2015 as a universal call to action to address poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030.
There are 169 targets within the 17 SDGs which are integrated, indivisible and balance the three dimensions of sustainable development – economical, social and environmental.
Our Impact on the SDGs
SDG 1: No Poverty
End poverty in all its forms everywhere
Implementation
- Wage advances and financial support to employees in times of need. This was extended to employees whose partners/spouses faced redundancy during the pandemic
- Reduced service rates for individuals in low income parts of the world
- Annual human rights awareness training is delivered to those in managerial positions
- Suppliers must satisfy the requirements of our HSSE Pre-Qualification Assessment and Supplier Code of Conduct which incorporates human rights, wages and labour rights
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
Implementation
- Suppliers must satisfy the requirements of our HSSE Pre-Qualification Assessment and Supplier Code of Conduct which incorporates human rights, wages and labour rights
SDG 3: Good Health & Well-being
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Implementation
- Operating an employee duty of care programme
- Employees and supply chain partners have 24/7-365 access to senior management and H&S Compliance Team
- Flexible working patterns for employees
- Accommodating employees with medical appointments without having to use annual leave entitlement
- Employee mentoring programme
- Remote/home-based working patterns for employees where practical
- Certified ‘Disability Confident Committed’ employer
- SafeContractor approved
- Suppliers must satisfy the requirements of our HSSE Pre-Qualification Assessment and Supplier Code of Conduct which incorporates health and safety practices and working hours
- Role swapping weeks throughout the year, providing employees with variation within the workplace
- Safety Schemes in Procurement accredited
SDG 4: Quality Education
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
SDG 5: Gender Equality
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Implementation
- Public supporter of the Partnership for Global LGBTI Equality Standards of Conduct for Business
- We advocate for more female representation within the security and risk sector
- Public supporter of the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles
- Paying employees fairly and in a gender-neutral way
- Diversity and inclusion training delivered to those in managerial positions
- Role swapping weeks throughout the year, providing employees with variation within the workplace
- Suppliers must satisfy the requirements of our HSSE Pre-Qualification Assessment and Code of Conduct which incorporates human rights, equal opportunities and discrimination
SDG 6: Clean Water & Sanitation
Ensure access to water and sanitation for all
SDG 7: Affordable & Clean Energy
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
Implementation
- Our office building is fitted with solar roof panels directly contributing to the promotion of clean and sustainable energy
SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
Implementation
- Signatory of the Prompt Payment Code, ensuring fair payment practices for suppliers
- Accredited by the Good Business Charter as a responsible business
- Operating a remote internship scheme for recent graduates
- Supporting paid apprenticeships
- Paying employees fairly and on time
- Flexible working patterns
- Remote/home-based working patterns for employees where practical
- Role swapping weeks throughout the year, providing employees with variation within the workplace
- Supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant
- UK Ministry of Defence Employer’s Recognition Scheme
- Support for military spouses/partners with remote working opportunities when deployed overseas
- Equal opportunities training delivered to those in managerial positions
- Suppliers must satisfy the requirements of our HSSE Pre-Qualification Assessment and Supplier Code of Conduct which incorporates health and safety practices and working hours
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
Reduce inequality within and among countries
Implementation
- Unconscious bias training delivered to those in managerial positions
- Supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant
- Providing employment opportunities to service leavers when transitioning into civilian life, including ex-service personnel who have been injured or wounded during active service
- Suppliers must satisfy the requirements of our HSSE Pre-Qualification Assessment and Code of Conduct which incorporates human rights, equal opportunities and discrimination
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Implementation
- We sponsor several local sporting organisations and athletes
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption & Production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Implementation
- We purchase frontline safety and security vests made from recyclable materials
- Suppliers must satisfy the requirements of our HSSE Pre-Qualification Assessment and Code of Conduct which incorporates environmental practices
SDG 13: Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Implementation
- Remote environmental reduction and environmental impact assessment training delivered to those in managerial positions
- Suppliers must satisfy the requirements of our HSSE Pre-Qualification Assessment and Code of Conduct which incorporates environmental practices
- Our office building is fitted with solar roof panels directly contributing to the promotion of clean and sustainable energy
SDG 14: Life Below Water
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
SDG 15: Life on Land
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
- Signatory of the UN Anti-Corruption Call-to Action
- Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption training delivered to those in managerial positions
- Suppliers must satisfy the requirements of our HSSE Pre-Qualification Assessment and Code of Conduct which incorporates bribery and corruption, AML, terrorist financing
- Signatory of the Prompt Payment Code, ensuring fair payment practices for supplies
SDG 17: Partnerships For The Goals
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
- We annually discuss sustainability with our suppliers and seek to identify areas for improvement in a joint effort to make a further impact upon sustainable working practices and the 17 SDGs
Our Communities Priorities
Aiming to foster positive relationships within communities wherever we work.
Our Planet Priorities
Reducing our environmental impact and promoting positive practices.
