Our Responsible Business policy: to assure a sustainable future
Being socially, economically and environmentally responsible in all that we do is crucial to the success we’ve achieved to date, and to the continued sustainability of our business. Our purpose is to assure a sustainable future.
8,292 lives enhanced
since 2020
£1.42bn social value
generated since 2020
4,847 tonnes CO2e
reduction since 2020
Our annual ESG report
Holding ourselves accountable: our annual ESG report.
Defining and demonstrating exactly how we are delivering on our Responsible Business targets, to assure a sustainable future for our people, our partners and our planet.
We’ve developed our responsible business policy, and prioritised key issues within it, by aligning our strategy with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and sub-targets, and by addressing how we can ensure these are met a local level. The Goals are a series of areas for action across all countries by 2030 and are described by the UN as the ‘blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all’.
Our People
- Ensuring Team Robertson are safe, healthy and happy, conduct all operations in an ethical manner and have access to confidential channels to raise concerns without retaliation
- Cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness and respect
- Empowering our people by providing them with the best learning opportunities and resources
Our Partners
- Engaging the communities where we work, delivering additional, meaningful and measurable social value that responds to relevant local priorities and supports community wealth building
- Developing, supporting and challenging a responsible and ethical supply chain through proportionate due diligence, contractual expectations and performance monitoring, including respect for human rights and prevention of modern slavery and exploitation
- Delivering quality projects and services that satisfy and support our customers and clients and create lasting value
Our Planet
- Minimising our transport emissions and supporting active and sustainable travel options
- Supporting a circular economy by reducing raw resource consumption and maximising reuse, recovery and recycling
- Reducing our carbon footprint and environmental impact in support of our net zero ambitions, strengthening climate resilience, considering whole-life carbon and protecting and enhancing biodiversity, nature and the natural environment
A positive effect on communities
Whether we’re tackling challenging societal issues, or supporting the local and national economy, we take pride in leaving a long-lasting impact, knowing there is a greater purpose to what we do.
Lowering emissions to meet our 2030 sustainability targets
By 2030 we aim to generate zero emissions from our offices, commercial fleet and construction sites within our control, and create a biodiversity net gain on our projects.
