Ellis Whittam Limited
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2018)
Reporting Period: 2018
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Community Engagement
- Employee Well-being
- Environmental Sustainability
- Ethical Procurement
- Equal Opportunities
- Health & Safety
- Human Rights
Environmental Achievements
- ISO 14001 accreditation
- Maximising waste reuse and recycling
- Minimising energy and water usage
- Minimising impact of company car usage through incentives and Cycle to Work Scheme
Social Achievements
- Support for numerous local charities and community projects (Aldford Youth Club, Aldford Village Hall, Aldford Village Fete, ACEVO, BBC Children in Need)
- Establishment of Cheshire Skills Share initiative
- Free job market skills support to local jobseekers
- Investors in People recognition
- Annual colleague appraisals and informal reviews
- Regular team meetings and company-wide strategy sharing meetings
- Financial rewards for colleagues generating business opportunities
- Annual Brilliant Service Awards with financial and holiday rewards
- Colleague forum ('BREWS') to improve workplace happiness
- Generous employee benefits (pension, life assurance, medical insurance, etc.)
- Regular company events and inter-house competitions
Governance Achievements
- Integrated quality, environmental, health and safety management system (OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 accredited)
- Published Equality & Diversity Policy
- Published Health & Safety Policy and Manual
- Ethical purchasing and procurement policy with focus on ethical and environmentally sensitive suppliers
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Minimising environmental impact of waste, energy, water, and transport
- Ensuring equal opportunities and fair treatment for all employees
- Maintaining a safe and healthy working environment for all colleagues (including remote workers)
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementation of environmental management system with annual objectives
- Implementation of equal opportunities policy with regular reviews and grievance procedures
- Comprehensive health and safety policy and manual, risk assessments, and training programs
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Ethical and environmentally sensitive supplier selection
- Vetting of supplier environmental credentials
- Fair and objective tendering process
- Encouragement of small local organisations
- Procurement of environmentally responsible products