Corporate Responsibility
SIG is continuing to develop its approach to Corporate Responsibility (“CR”) and has implemented a number of measures in order to continue to monitor and improve its CR performance reporting.
The Board of SIG takes regular account of the significance of social, environmental and ethical matters relating to the businesses of the Group and has in place comprehensive risk management and internal control processes which identify and assess the significant risks to the Company’s short and long term value arising from such matters. The Board receives a report on CR issues at each of its Board Meetings. CR issues form part of the overall internal control process and are covered in the training of Directors.
SIG recognises its corporate responsibilities to its Shareholders, employees, customers and suppliers and is committed to good practice in all its activities. The Board believes that the progressive integration of CR across the Group and the inclusion of broader social and environmental issues into its decision making will help us to achieve our business goals and act as an essential building block for growth in Shareholder value. SIG has in place a Group-wide Ethics Policy, which sets out a number of fundamental principles, which all Group companies are required to follow. In addition we have recently published a Group-wide Anti Corruption Policy. These policies underpin our CR programme and support our business integrity.
SIG has certification under ISO 14001:2004 (Environment) and OHSAS 18001:2007 (Health and Safety). This certification covers all of the Group’s UK sites with Moody International and BSI being the appointed Assessors.
The Company is a constituent member of the FTSE4Good index of socially responsible companies.
SIG has been awarded a Payroll Giving Quality Mark Silver Award in the UK for commitment to good causes and the local community.
