Describe the process(es) your organization has in place to ensure that your engagement activities are consistent with your overall climate change strategy[…]All engagement activity, together with proposals for any associated policy amendment, new policies and initiatives is reported by the Group Communities Directors monthly to the Main Board and quarterly to the Placemaking and Sustainability Committee (PASC). The Group Communities Director is also responsible for formulating policy in line with our climate change strategy and our sustainability objectives set out in our annual reports. The PASC is chaired by a senior non-executive director and its terms of reference include:
- Develop and monitor the Board's approach to sustainability
- Review and approve the sustainability targets proposed by management
- Assess the impact of Company operations on the environment and communities affected by its activities. The Committee will consider policies to enhance the benefits of those activities and mitigate any negative impact of those activities having regard to the commercial and operational performance of the Company
- Have particular regard to environmental, corporate social responsibility and community issues, including environmental and waste management systems, recycling and energy management. Any assessment should include a cost benefit evaluation of the recommended mitigating actions
- Ensure that the Company supports its people on a learning and development pathway to deliver high quality products and services.
- Have regard to promoting and maintaining the highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being in the workplace
- Ensure that the Company continues to be an employer of choice in the industry, valuing and respecting its diversity; providing both advantage, and equality of opportunity in recruitment, development, recognition and reward
- Have regard to the Company's developments in customer engagement and service to ensure its values are upheld
- Investigate any statutory prosecutions or notices in relation to environmental and community issues and make recommendations to the Board regarding any action to be taken
- Have regard to the Company's involvement in the community, the Company's policy on charitable donations and activities
- Make available its terms of reference explaining clearly its role and the authority delegated to it by the Board
- Adhere to the Company's three key principles of sustainability: Building Responsibly, Thriving Communities and Valuing People.