OUR ESG CREDENTIALS
As an experienced and responsible renewables expert, Armstrong is committed to delivering positive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts as part of its everyday and strategic business strategy.
ESG PILLARS
ENVIRONMENTAL
SOCIAL
GOVERNANCE
ENVIRONMENTAL
Environmental risks and impacts, including carbon emissions, resource use, nature, biodiversity, resilience and adaptation against risks of the climate crisis.
What we deliver
- Our solar projects displace thousands of tonnes of CO2 from fossil fuel sources every year they operate, which is up to forty years.
- Our company Head Office has outstanding low carbon credentials. Smart lighting, water saving technology, and a zero-to-landfall waste contract, all reduce the carbon footprint of our day-to-day workplace.
- Every day we help reduce greenhouse emissions by recycling paper, encouraging a paper free office environment, and using recycled paper for all of our corporate brochures and newsletters. In 2023 we recycled 680kg of paper that will be reused, saving more trees!
- As well as encouraging our employees to car share or take public transport whenever possible for work trips, we have also introduced a cycle to work scheme. Each of these transport initiatives support the reduction of CO2 helping to create a cleaner, greener environment.
What we deliver for our employees
- Unconscious bias employee training to support an inclusive workplace.
- Annual employee engagement surveys to promote positive change and improvement throughout the workplace.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that offers best-in class practical and emotional support, Perks and Rewards.
- Private medical insurance and Health Support inclusive of 24/7 virtual GP service, mental health support, physiotherapy support, menopause support and care, online self-care health tools, reduced gym memberships and activity smart watches.
- We look after our workforce and their families, providing income protection and death-in-service benefit.
- To enrich the professional and personal growth of our workforce we provide access to the Udemy learning platform which contains thousands of online courses, as well as a full diary of L&D activities including employee Lunch & Learns and bespoke in-person training provided by expert advisors.
- To show our true appreciation of our team and promote an inclusive culture, we host a range of social events throughout the year.
What we deliver for our communities
- In 2023 we hosted three work experience internships, giving young students the opportunity to gain professional experience in a supportive environment.
- We have a comprehensive modern slavery policy in place.
- A chosen charity voted on by all employees. We are currently supporting Macmillan Cancer Support.
GOVERNANCE
Identifying, mitigating and managing risks around environment and social issues at the corporate level. Company board structure, ethics, and compliance around environmental topics (e.g. energy, carbon, or wastewater). Social topics, e.g. Inclusive design, social value, or company culture.
Many of the Governance impacts have been outlined under the Environmental and Social pillars. Those that are not, are outlined below.
What we deliver
- In April 2022, we along with many other industry members of Solar Energy UK, made a commitment to an industry led traceability protocol to help ensure our supply chain is free of human rights abuses.
- Director level representation on the Solar Energy UK’s ‘Responsible Sourcing Working Group’ influencing and contributing to industry wide initiatives.
- A transparent, responsive company Board structure with ESG on every Board agenda.
- Work with internal and external experts to ensure compliance with environmental legislation.
- Progressing official ESG accreditation.
- Committed to delivering a programme of corporate charitable fundraising activities and supporting employee volunteering opportunities.
- Commitment to protecting personal/ sensitive data internally and externally in keeping with ICO regulations, as well as providing GDPR training.
SOCIAL
Diversity, equity and inclusion within our workforce, to support innovation and productivity. Health and safety, physical and mental wellbeing, learning and development, labour conditions, modern slavery policies and supply chain risks.