Our Environmental, Social & Governance Statement 

We consistently base all our actions on sustainability principles to protect our planet.

We are working towards ISO 26000 and PAS 2060, to add to our ISO 14001 and 50001, Connect are committed to reducing waste, pollution, and energy, by continual improvement, year on year.

By putting our employees and customers at the forefront of everything we do, treating our employees fairly, within a diverse and inclusive culture, we are working together for a greener and more responsible future.

Energy

We are committed to reducing our energy use year on year, through our ISO 50001:2018 certification process.

Environment

We are committed to minimising the impact of our operations, on the environment and promote responsible practices throughout the company, with a focus on Reduce, Re-use, Recycle. Our Environmental Policy is led by our ISO 14001:2015 certification process.

Carbon

With our commitment to Connect’s carbon management plan, we have set our business on the path to Net Zero.

People

We are committed to a safe, diverse, inclusive, and fair working environment for all our employees, offering equal pay and the opportunity to thrive, and develop their career through training. We are proud to be a ‘Best Companies to Work for’ employer. Our ISO 45001:2018

certification processes influence our Health & Safety Policies and systems throughout the business.

Community

Working in partnership with the community, we actively encourage our employees to volunteer, or donate, through our ‘Giving Something Back’ initiative, following the lead of the company ethos.

Suppliers

We create fair working partnerships with suppliers who have similar values and will help us to achieve our environmental goals.

Compliance

We are committed to ensuring the security and protection of the personal information and data that we process, and to provide a compliant and consistent approach to all corporate and regulatory rules, through our ISO 9001: 2015 certification.

Ethics

Our commitment to ethical practices is evident in our sustainable practices. Respect for our employees by valuing opinions and treating each employee as an equal. Respect for our customers by listening to feedback and assessing needs. Respect for our suppliers, by

paying on time and utilising fair buying practices.

Accounting

We have always operated a transparent ‘open book’ policy. Integrity, confidentiality, professional competence, and due care are our priority.