Our ESG commitment

Environmental, Social & Governance

We are committed to operating responsibly and considering the wider impact of the decisions we make as a business.

ESG – short for Environmental, Social and Governance – is a framework for considering an organisation’s impact on the environment and society, as well as how transparently and responsibly it is governed.

For businesses of all sizes, ESG can provide a useful way to think about sustainability, workplace culture, ethical behaviour, accountability and long-term resilience.

Environmental

Reducing environmental impact through more sustainable business practices.

The environmental aspect of ESG focuses on how a business can minimise its impact on the environment by adopting more sustainable and responsible practices.

  • Encouraging recycling and reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill.
  • Reducing carbon emissions through measures such as LED lighting and renewable energy, with the longer-term aim of moving towards net zero.
  • Developing greener products and services.
  • Switching to zero-waste products or more sustainable packaging, including biodegradable materials.

Social

Considering how a business affects its people, communities and wider society.

The social aspect of ESG looks at how a business impacts both its workplace culture and wider society, with a strong focus on fairness, equality and responsible business practices.

  • Promoting equality in the workforce through diversity and inclusion policies, while remaining mindful of issues such as the gender pay gap.
  • Monitoring the supply chain and taking steps to prevent abuses of labour rights, including modern slavery.
  • Maintaining sound health and safety practices and supporting mental wellbeing.
  • Investing in local communities, such as supporting educational programmes, charities and grassroots sports.

Governance

Ensuring transparency, accountability and responsible decision-making.

The governance aspect of ESG looks at the practices and policies that help ensure regulatory and legal compliance, ethical behaviour and transparency with stakeholders.

Strong governance can help build confidence among clients, employees, investors and other stakeholders, while supporting the long-term growth and resilience of the business.

  • Providing accurate and timely reporting to stakeholders on financial performance, business strategy and operations.
  • Ensuring those in senior positions are accountable for risk and performance management.
  • Taking an ethical approach to business and implementing measures to help prevent bribery and money laundering.
  • Maintaining transparency around areas such as executive remuneration and decision-making.

Our approach

The Evans Entwistle ESG Commitment

Here are just a few examples of how we aim to put ESG principles into practice across our own organisation.

Environmental

We aim to conduct as much of our business electronically as possible, reducing the use of paper across the organisation and helping to minimise our environmental impact.

Social

We support several grassroots football teams and undertake a minimum of one day of pro bono work each month for charitable organisations, including Cardiff Dogs Home and the Penarth Chamber Music Festival.

Governance

We adhere to the ethical codes and professional standards set by our professional bodies, including the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.