Building a Sustainable Future: Our Commitment to ESG

Our Purpose

Our purpose is to have a lasting positive impact - not just on the lives of our people and customers but also on the environment and the communities within which we work and live. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors are increasingly important for businesses. Elite Group is committed to integrating ESG principles into our operations with the aim to become net zero by 2050. We believe strong ESG performance benefits our planet, people, and communities, as well as our business. Led by our CEO, Adam Turton, we're building a brighter future. Learn more about this journey in our video.

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Our People

We are committed to treating our team, customers, suppliers, and the wider community with respect, dignity, and consideration at all times.

The success of our team is just as important as the success of our business. That’s why we prioritise recognising and rewarding their hard work with incentives that celebrate their achievements, while also providing ample opportunities for career growth and development.

Protecting Our Planet

We are committed to minimising our environmental impact and protecting our planet for future generations. These include improvements to our vehicle fleet, greener energy sources to our buildings, and reducing, reusing, and recycling across all our sites. Here are some of our key sustainability practices:

Reduce Our Carbon Footprint

We are continuously implementing initiatives to reduce our energy consumption. This includes upgrading to LED lighting throughout our offices, investing in installing new electric vehicle (EV) charge points at our Chorley Office and upgrading our car fleet to hybrid upon renewal.

Waste Management Initiatives

We have a comprehensive waste management program in place to minimise waste and promote recycling. This includes providing designated recycling bins, and working closely with Biffa to improve biodiversity and reduce our impact on the planet.

Sustainable Supplier Sourcing

We prioritise working with suppliers and partners who share our commitment to sustainability. We are dedicated to partnering with providers who share our aim of working towards a more sustainable future and helping businesses to become more eco-efficient through digital transformation.

Llay Verge Wrexham

Working with the North Wales Wildlife Trust, we protect hundreds of bee orchids and pyramidals on the road verge next to our Wrexham office on Llay Industrial Estate.

ISO 14001

We’re working towards ISO 14001 certification to minimise our environmental impact, comply with regulations, and continuously improve. This globally recognised standard shows our commitment to sustainability and responsible business.

Cycle to Work Scheme

To encourage eco-friendly commuting and improve employee wellbeing, we offer a Cycle to Work scheme. This helps employees purchase bikes and cycling equipment through a tax-efficient salary sacrifice arrangement, making it easier to choose cycling as a regular mode of transport.

Car Fleet Transition

We’re transitioning our fleet to hybrids, aiming for fully electric vehicles. This will eliminate diesel and petrol use, significantly reducing our transport emissions. We’ll accelerate this shift as the UK’s electric vehicle infrastructure improves.

Employee Volunteering

We believe in giving back to the community and protecting our planet. Our employees have the opportunity to volunteer their time to support local environmental causes. We encourage staff to participate in initiatives such as litter picks, tree planting, and conservation projects.

Building Stronger Communities

We believe in giving back to the communities where we live and operate and making a positive social impact. Here are some of our recent social responsibility initiatives:

Volunteering

We encourage and empower our employees to volunteer their time and skills to support worthy causes in and out of work hours, offering each employee one paid day per year to dedicate to volunteering. We partner with local charities and organisations to address community needs.

Diversity & Inclusion

We champion diversity and inclusion and an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and has equal opportunities to thrive. We measure progress and communicate openly with stakeholders and staff, fostering engagement by including them in our journey towards a more inclusive workplace.

Macmillan Coffee Morning

It’s becoming an annual tradition! Our Macmillan Coffee Morning is always a success, with talented bakers and shop bought treats shared, raising vital funds for this amazing charity.

Cancer Research UK

We’re proud to stand with Cancer Research UK in the fight against cancer. By hosting social fundraisers twice a year, we’ve raised vital funds to accelerate breakthroughs in cancer research.

Help The Homeless Chorley

Demonstrating our commitment to the community, we’ve taken part in an initiative to provide and collect canned food and essential outdoor sleeping equipment for those experiencing homelessness in Chorley.

The Big Goal

Passionate about social impact, we joined The Big Goal – a national charity initiative uniting ICT companies to empower disadvantaged youth through football. All founding members entered a team into The Big Goal tournament, with our very own Elite Group FC winning the Northern Regional Tournament.

Everton In The Community

Through The Big Goal, we gained the opportunity to sponsor a Street Soccer Academy – Everton in the Community. We had the chance to meet the participants we supported during their programme, offering them an opportunity to gain further employability skills.

Health & Wellbeing

We prioritise the wellbeing and safety of our employees. Our health and safety policy is regularly reviewed and communicated throughout the business. We support our staff through employee wellness initiatives, encourage work-life balance, flexible working, and provide mental health support and employee assistance programmes.

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Leading with Integrity

At Elite Group, we are conducting business with integrity and the highest ethical standards. Our approach to ethical governance includes:

Governance and Compliance

Our Integrated Management System demonstrates our commitment to governance and compliance. Since achieving ISO 9001 accreditation in 2015, we’ve added ISO 27001, ISO 22301, and ISO 45001. This ensures quality, security, business continuity, and employee safety. We’re currently expanding our system with ISO 14001 and Cyber Essentials.

Partnering for a Sustainable Future

We believe that strong supplier relationships are essential to achieving our ESG goals. We carefully select partners who share our commitment to sustainability by assessing their ESG strategies and ensuring alignment with our own values to work together to drive positive environmental and social impact throughout our supply chain.

Transparency & Board Diversity

We are committed to transparent communication with our stakeholders, including investors, employees, and customers. We have a diverse and independent board of directors who are responsible for overseeing our ESG practices. This ensures a balanced perspective and strong leadership on sustainability issues.

Elite Green Certified Partner

We are committed to sustainability being at the forefront of our business. We are dedicated to partnering with providers who share our aim of working towards a more sustainable future. That’s why we introduced our ‘Elite Green’ certification for partners whose business operations align with our aim of being a sustainable company.

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