J Redpath Buchanan & Co Ltd Corporate Social Responsibility
This Statement is about how J Redpath Buchanan & Co Limited takes account of its economic, social and environmental impact in the way it operates as a business.
By demonstrating our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility we aim to align our business values, purpose and strategy with the needs of our clients, whilst embedding such responsible and ethical principles into everything we do.
Protection of the environment is part of the company's values and principles and we consider it to be sound business practice. Care for the environment is one of our key responsibilities and an important part of the way in which we do business. Please view our Environmental and Sustainability Policy for further information on our commitments.
Social Responsibility
The Board of Directors will ensure, where able, working with the local community to encourage volunteer work in community activities, support local schools and any other activities of benefit to the local community.
Clients
The Directors will also ensure that we deal responsibly, openly and fairly with clients and potential clients. We will always ensure that all our advertising and documentation about the business and its activities are clear, informative, legal, decent, honest and truthful.
We will be open and honest about our services and telling customers what they want to know, including what we do to be socially responsible.
We will ensure that if something goes wrong we will acknowledge the problem and deal with it.
The Directors will also ensure that we deal responsibly, openly and fairly with suppliers in a number of ways but most notably by ensuring that we use local suppliers as much as possible and endeavouring to make timely payments.
The operational and ultimate responsibility for the commitment to our corporate social responsibility principles lies with the Board of Directors of J Redpath Buchanan & Co Ltd.
Every employee is expected to give their full co-operation to the above principles in their activities at work.
The effectiveness of the Policy Statement will be monitored and reviewed at least annually by the Board of Directors to ensure the Company's continuing compliance with any relevant legislation and to meet ensure meeting new business requirements and identification of areas/processes in need of improvement.
We will also ensure that any changes will be brought to the attention of employees as necessary.
Paul Sturges
Managing Director
J Redpath Buchanan & Co Ltd
August 2011