We manage our supply chain to ensure our customers and suppliers are performing in line with our own ESG expectations.

We fund research and develop products that have a positive impact on the environment. We are committed to reducing our own environmental impact and to continually improving our environmental performance. We encourage our supply chain and partners to do the same.

Environmental product strategy

We fund research and develop products that have a positive or neutral impact on the environment.  We continually assess the environmental impact of our R&D throughout the development cycle and where we see risk of environmental impact, we act to minimise and offset these.

Energy efficiency

We strive to maintain energy efficiency in our operations. We occupy premises with high energy efficiency ratings and embrace technology to support remote home working up to 25% of the working week.

Waste management

We seek minimise waste and maximise recyclability in our operations. We promote and enable a paperless office and ensure that any waste we generate is recycled wherever possible.

Carbon emissions

We are a low carbon company. We seek to minimise the impact of emissions, including in our business travel. We place emphasis on intelligent travel planning and promote the use of electric or hybrid cars.

We fund research and develop products that improve the security, safety and quality of peoples’ lives. We are committed to building a business that has a positive impact on society. People are at the centre of everything we do, whether as an employer, supplier or strategic partner, and we embrace meaningful collaboration and partnerships.

Community development

We embrace collaboration with our professional communities and seek to use our position at the leading edge of research to inspire young people to engage in STEM subjects. We support our local communitiy and charities that support STEM education.

Stakeholder engagement

We have a deep understanding of our stakeholder needs and engage in a way that brings them value. We are fair, open and honest in our interactions and we recognise that our business is successful because of strong stakeholder relationships.

Investment in people

We are a great company to work for and pride ourselves in how we lead, support, involve and develop our people. We create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.

Product responsibility

We fund research and develop products that have a positive impact on society; improving the security, safety and quality of peoples' lives. We do not knowingly develop products that will have a negative impact on society.

We operate a business that is transparent, inclusive and fair; fostering confidence and trust from all stakeholders. We have adopted ways of working that enable effective decision-making and high standards of ethical behaviour and accountability.

Ethics & anti-corruption policies

We are committed to responsible and ethical business conduct and promote the highest levels of ethical behaviour. We have a zero-tolerance approach to making or receiving of bribes and to corruption in any form.

Executive compensation

Executive compensation is made up of both financial and non-financial benefits. Executive pay is set and reviewed by a remuneration committee which is independent of the board.

Board composition and independance

We aspire to have a broad mix of gender, age, race, ethnicity and skills across our Board and Advisory Panel. We ensure that our board includes non-executive directors to promote independence and good governance.

Shareholder rights

We aspire to be open and transparent in our dealings with shareholders and seek to ensure that investors are kept informed of key aspect of our business. We conduct our reporting to the best professional standards.