Lapwing Corporate Social Responsibility Policy (CSR)
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Lapwing’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) company policy, brings the various ethical & environmental policies of the company into a clear, overarching policy statement. The company takes its social responsibilities seriously & seeks to leave a positive impact through its operations, conduct & people. Lapwing is part of the global supply chain that services the UK construction Industry.
What is Corporate Social Responsibility?
The company management recognises that we have a responsibility to enact trade in a fair, ethical manner that not only doesn’t damage the environment we live in but seeks to have a positive impact on the world & people around us.
Scope
This policy applies to Lapwing UK. Limited, its associated companies & subsidiaries.
Policy Elements
The elements of the policy fall under two broad categories: compliance & proactiveness. Compliance refers to our commitment to fulfil all the company’s legal obligations in the spirit of the law. Proactiveness is the desire to go beyond the legal obligation & provide improvements in peoples lives, support communities, protect and enhance our natural environment.
Compliance
Legality
Our company & it’s director’s will;
- Respect the law.
- Honour its internal policies.
- Ensure that all its business operations are legitimate & transparent.
Business ethics
Our company will conduct its business with integrity & with respect for human rights. We will promote:
- Safety and fairness
- Excellent working conditions & fair renumeration
- Robust anti-bribery & anti-corruption practices.
- Prompt payment of our suppliers.
Protecting people
We will ensure that we:
- Don’t risk the health, safety & welfare of our employees & community
- Seek to be good neighbours & enhance our community
- Are inclusive in our outlook and attitude
Human Rights
Our company is dedicated to protecting the basic human rights of all those impacted by the company, including it’s supply chain. We require that our suppliers have the same respect for these rights. Lapwing will never intentionally use a supplier (directly or indirectly) that fails to observe & protect the human rights of its employees.
Proactiveness
Our company (and its directors) from time to time make donations (either monetary, product based or resource) for the:
- Alleviation of suffering or poverty
- Education
- Community events
Volunteering
Lapwing encourages its employees to volunteer in community activities.
Preserving the environment
In addition to our legal obligations, Lapwing seek to be proactive in protecting the environment by:
- Recycling
- Conserving energy
- Investing in renewable energy
Learning
Lapwing will actively invest in research & development. We constantly seek to provide innovative products & services to improve the way our industry works. We engage & collaborate with industry partners to bring improvements to the supply chain & promote best practice.
