Our Sustainable Commitment

Sustainability has long been a part of our business. As a firm, we are committed to making a positive contribution to a safer, healthier, prosperous and a more sustainable future for our clients, our people, our communities and our planet.

We have made significant progress over the years integrating change into our business practices: from environmental initiatives and employee health and wellbeing initiatives to creating an inclusive work environment.

Sustainable Development Goals

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a collection of 17 independent but interconnected goals set out by the United Nations within the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, they call for urgent collective action towards global challenges. The goals themselves are simple and direct, but powerful and provide a path for businesses to direct their creativity and innovation toward specific global objectives.

Our Sustainability Charter outlines our commitment to working towards the 6 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that we believe resonates most with our firm values and make the most impact. These SDGs will be grouped into our three pillars of sustainability: Social, Economic and Environment.

We will use these SDGs to further embed our sustainability activities into our corporate strategy and current CSR practices and ensure that our strategic plans and initiatives are aligned to achieving our goals.

SOCIAL

At Crowleys DFK, we believe that we cannot measure the success of our firm without measuring the success of our people. We are committed to ensuring that each employee has the opportunity to not only develop their skills and achieve their long-term career ambitions but also achieve long-term work/life balance. We provide all employees with a positive, healthy workplace, with an emphasis on employee well-being.

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being

Our Progress

Health and Safety and Employee Health and Wellbeing Polices and Initiatives are in place to include:
- health and safety and other safeguarding policies and supports
- flexible working hours
- remote working
- right to disconnect
- employee wellness and financial wellbeing events
KeepWell Mark Accreditation achieved.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) implemented and available to all employees and their families.
Hybrid Working Policy.
Annual Workplace Health and Wellbeing Feedback Surveys.
Annual review of Wellness and Wellbeing Programme of initiatives, events and training.
Annual Employee Workplace Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Training.

SDG 4: Quality Education

Our Progress

Support career progression through education & training.
We are a CAI and ACCA Recognised Training Organisation.
Performance Development Management (SMART Goal Setting).
Recognition & Renumeration Strategy in place.
Revised Capability & Career Pathways Framework.
Learning & Development Programme.
Annual review of Capability & Career Pathways Framework.
Annual review and further development of Learning & Development Programme.

ECONOMIC

We are a firm that values Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). We recognise the value of difference and welcome the unique contributions that our employees bring in terms of their gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, family status, education, disability and religion. We draw on their different perspectives, work experiences, lifestyles, and cultures to make our company stronger, more creative and innovative. We firmly believe in addressing inequalities and contributing to an economy that also values DEI.

SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Our Progress

Creation of an Innovation & Project Management Office.
Introduction of new technologies and innovation to streamline processes, deliver new efficiencies and eliminate waste.
Continuous development of new Specialist and Subject Matter Experts.

SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

Our Progress

Equal opportunity employer.
Equal Opportunity Employee Policy in place.
Recognition and Renumeration Strategy in place to ensure all employees receive fair and equal pay (benchmarked against industry).
Bronze Investors in Diversity Mark achieved.
Employee Diversity and Inclusion Committee.
Annual Employee Diversity and Inclusion Programme (including training and events).

ENVIRONMENT

At Crowleys DFK, we understand that we are in a position to make a positive contribution towards a more sustainable future for our planet. We will continue to utilise our skills, experience and resources to promote awareness and mitigate our impact on the environment.

SDG 13: Climate Action and SDG 15: Life on Land

Our Progress

On the path to a paperless office.
Print as you go system and dual monitors to reduce unnecessary printing and only recycled paper used.
Waste management system to encourage employees to recycle and compost.
Reusable canvas bags replaced all plastic bags.
Reusable water bottles and water filter system to reduce plastic waste.
Lights automatically switch off in unused areas of offices.
All IT equipment purchased is from suppliers’ sustainable portfolio.
Implementation of bespoke technology to reduce the need to travel.
Continued investment in technologies and innovation leading to reduction of paper waste, and single use supplies to become a fully paperless office.