corporate social responsibility
For Acorn corporate responsibility is about the core values and principles that govern the way we operate as an organisation. It is about ensuring we sustain a safe working environment; that we have a positive impact on our people, the communities we work in and the wider environment; and build the trust and respect of our customers.
We aim to create a balance between the development of opportunities with our customers; stimulating and rewarding our staff; working with and supporting our local communities; and sustaining the environment in which we operate. We will do this by:
- engaging with our customers to understand their needs and expectations
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- applying policies and procedures that meet all legislative and ethical requirements
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- providing our staff with learning and development opportunities
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- promoting the health and safety of those for whom we are responsible
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- encouraging staff to become involved within local communities by offering paid leave for charity work
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- sustaining and improving the environment within which we operate, minimising any negative impact
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- supporting the NSPCC as a Corporate Patron
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- participating in charity events or challenges such as the Prince's Trust Million Makers scheme
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- supporting local youth sports teams
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Acorn is supporting Fairtrade Fortnight by promoting Fairtrade products to our staff, clients, job-seekers and learners. Fairtrade enables producers in developing countries to get a better deal and to invest in their communities. We will be holding internal activities organised by staff including promoting Fairtrade products such as dry goods, chocolate tea and coffee.
If you would like to know more about the work of the Fairtrade Foundation please click here to visit their website.