Energy Sustainability
Sustainability Policy
Cochran
are committed to increasing the sustainability of our business and that
of our customers, and recognise our responsibilities towards the
environment, the communities in which we operate and the people in our
workplaces. Our sustainability objectives include:-
Our business: Using our expertise to provide innovative solutions to meet our customers’ needs
Our environment: Leading as an accountable Company working with our customers and suppliers to minimise our impact on the environment
Our communities: Being a positive influence in the communities in which we work and live
Our workplaces: Maintaining a professionally
challenging, respectful and safe workplace for all Cochran employees,
associates and business partners
Cochran Ltd comprises people who share our core values of respect,
accountability, passion, integrity and delivery. These values give us a
strong foundation on which we base our decisions, drive innovation and
actively manage our operations across the globe. We aim to do what is
right, what is best and what is fair, while delivering value to our
customers and maintaining a strong and viable business.
Our Environment
In
accordance with national and international commitments on climate
change, we endeavour to continuously reduce the carbon intensity of our
business, implement initiatives to cut our carbon emissions and improve
the sustainability of our operations, and help our customers to do the
same. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint worldwide.
Our boiler products are designed to provide users with energy
efficient, safe, environmentally friendly and cost-effective solutions.
Our technical expertise and the application of our products and services
are key to maximising the benefits of the products we supply. These
benefits include improved boiler efficiency, improved
energy efficiency of plant processes, reduced consumption of water and
emissions, all of which have a significant and positive impact on the
environment.
Our Communities
A
Cochran team meets throughout the year to determine its donations to
registered charities in theUK, focussing on social services (for the
less advantaged, disabled or abused), education, healthcare, arts and
the environment. In addition, Cochran also donates to charities and
social organisations.
Our Workplaces
People are the core of every business and we have high expectations of performance from our people. We continue to support our employees though training and development, so that they can grow professionally and meet the evolving challenges of our industry. Our Cochran Group Management Code protects our reputation by requiring fairness, honesty and transparency in everything we do.
We expect everyone within the Group to meet the standards set out in our Code to:-
- Comply with laws, regulations and Group standards
- Reject bribery and corruption
- Conduct business in a fair manner
- Treat customers fairly
- Maintain confidentiality of information
- Report with accuracy and honesty
- Act responsibly towards our people, communities and the environment
The Group is fully committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and maintains a working environment free from discrimination, victimisation, and harassment or bullying. We ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal treatment during their recruitment, transfer, promotion and training, and in the assessment of salary and benefits irrespective of sex, race, gender reassignment, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief, pregnancy or maternity, marriage or civil partnership status.
The health and safety of our employees is paramount. We recognise our responsibilities to ensure the well-being and safety of our employees and to maintain a safe environment for visitors and subcontractors while they are on Company premises. We obey the Health and Safety regulations of each country in which we operate and set high standards across the Group.