Last Update: December 2024
The Allendale Group Ltd Corporate Responsibility
The Allendale Group Ltd strives to be a good corporate citizen. Through its managers and people, the Company is committed to promoting protection of the environment, supporting charities, promoting equal opportunities, ensuring safe and efficient working practices, and working with suppliers who uphold similar values.
People:
The Allendale Group Ltd recognises that our people are a great asset and are fundamental to continued growth. We are committed to providing careers and working environments in which our people can achieve their potential. Employees can access the Company website for general information and are encouraged to discuss operational issues with their line manager and suggest ways to improve efficiency. The Company:
- Provides clear and fair terms of employment.
- Provides clean, healthy, and safe working conditions.
- Does not employ underage staff.
- Strives for equal opportunities for all staff.
- Ensures staff are aware of Company policies on bribery, inappropriate gifts, money laundering, and whistleblowing.
- Encourages a harmonious working environment with zero tolerance to bullying or harassment linked to personal characteristics.
- Encourages employees to develop skills.
Equal Opportunities:
The Company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment. We select, recruit, train, and promote the best candidates based on suitability for the position, treating all employees and applicants fairly regardless of race, sex, marital status, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religious belief, sexual orientation, or disability. We ensure no employee suffers harassment or intimidation.
Information Security:
The Company is committed to ensuring the integrity and security of its business information, with particular attention to personal and sensitive data. Company policies and procedures are based on the requirements for a secure operating environment.
Environmental Matters:
Our primary objective is to minimize our negative impact on the environment. The Company is committed to:
- Identifying, reducing, and disposing of waste in a manner that minimizes harm to the environment and prevents pollution.
- Reducing the consumption of energy and water and using renewable or recyclable resources where practicable.
- Meeting the requirements of relevant legislation.
- Encouraging suppliers to implement good environmental practices that support our objectives.
- Reviewing our policy, targets, and objectives regularly to strive for continuous improvement.
For our full Environmental Policy, please see: Environmental Policy
Health and Safety:
The health and safety of employees are of extreme importance to the Company. We strive to improve standards of health and safety, leading to the avoidance and reduction of risks. The Allendale Group makes every reasonable effort to provide safe and healthy working conditions. Employees are responsible for preventing injury to themselves and others. Policy standards and procedures are communicated through staff handbooks, contracts of employment, method statements, notice boards, induction training, and specific training as appropriate.
For our full Health and Safety Policy, please see: Health and Safety Policy
Disabled Employees:
It is the policy of the Allendale Group to provide employment and make reasonable adjustments to accommodate disabled persons wherever business requirements allow. If an existing employee becomes disabled, every reasonable effort will be made to ensure their employment can continue on a worthwhile basis and that career opportunities are available to them.
Charitable Giving:
From time to time, the Allendale Group will make contributions to recognized charities either as donations or through purchased advertising.
Customers:
The Company:
- Seeks to be honest and fair in our relationships with customers.
- Takes all reasonable steps to ensure the safety and quality of products supplied.
- Provides the standards of product and service that have been agreed upon.
Suppliers:
The Company:
- Seeks to be honest and fair in our relationships with suppliers.
- Adheres to agreed payment terms.
- Has a policy not to offer, pay, or accept bribes or favors.
- Encourages suppliers to work to the same standards.
Local Communities:
The Company:
- Aims to be sensitive to the local community’s cultural, social, and economic needs.
- Strives to protect and preserve the environment wherever the Company operates.
- Supports local events and sports organizations.
Industry Participation:
The Company:
- Works with relevant trade bodies on issues affecting the electronic and mechanical product industry.
- Works with journalists and research bodies on industry-related topics.
Alan Ward
Managing Director
The Allendale Group Ltd