Corporate Social Responsibility Statement
The partners and staff of Highwood take their corporate and social responsibilities (CSR) seriously and are committed to ensure that CSR impacts on
all aspects of their business. This includes ethical behaviour, concern for employee health and safety, care for the environment and community relationships.
Working Practices
- Employee Wellbeing and Development
- Promoter of new industry standards
- Equal opportunities employer
- Committed to life-long learning and obtaining professional qualifications
- Feedback and involvement from all employees
- Committed to a healthy and safe working environment
Environment
- Proactive and responsible environmental practices
- Recycling of paper and reduction of waste to reduce energy consumption
- Use of electronic communication and transition to a paperless office
- Recycling of printer cartridges via the Macmillan Cancer Research Trust
Community Involvement
Support of the local community is highly important to Highwood. Partners and staff are committed to having a positive impact on the communities
in which they live and work by supporting local initiatives and charities. This includes youth projects as it is recognised that investment in the youth of today will mean a brighter future tomorrow.
- Annual 'giving back' to the community. Each year , Highwood staff give one day of their time to a local charity, such as Watford FC's Community Sports & Education
Trust
- Sponsorship of Watford FC Under 16 Academy Team
- Sponsorship of Kings Langley School in the Rock Challenge® , an international performing arts competition which gives participating children increasing self-esteem, confidence and teamwork skills and improves student/teacher relationships
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