Corporate Responsibility

Corporate Responsibility Statement

Seymour recognizes that its business activities have an immediate impact on the communities in which we operate and a wider implication on society at large and are committed to being a good ‘corporate citizen. This document defines the basic principles, ethics and values that guide Seymour in its business conduct. We consider it critical that we work in accordance with these values to maintain our reputation and our relationship of trust with our workforce, customers, suppliers, and the community.

Business Ethics

We will conduct our business legally, honourably and ethically. At all times we will:

• Trade and compete fairly never obtaining or maintaining business through illegal conduct;
• Not tolerate any employee of the company offering, soliciting or receiving any form of bribe or inducement;
• Report financial information in a complete, accurate, honest and timely manner;
• Treat our customers, suppliers and stakeholders as we would want to be treated ourselves.

Community

Seymour recognizes that its activities have and immediate impact on the communities in which we work. We will minimize that impact by adopting the behaviours laid down under the Considerate Constructor scheme. We will therefore:

• Strive to be a good neighbour;
• Engage in a constructive dialogue and wherever possible work in partnership with the community;
• Work with the local community to develop skills, education and training;
• Respect and acknowledge local cultural and religious needs;
• Respond promptly to enquiries from interested parties and provide relevant information regarding our activities

Health & Safety

Seymour is committed to providing a working environment which is safe for both our staff and the community we work in. We will:

• Guarantee that health and safety is the prime consideration in any activity undertaken;
• Promote and maintain policies on health &safety which will ensure best practices and a philosophy of continuous improvement;
• Maintain quality assurance accreditation to ISO 9001:2000;
• Ensure that all employees are competent and adequately trained;
• Measure, review and monitor our performance

Environment

Seymour recognises that in society today environmental issues are of concern to its customers, suppliers, employees and the community as a whole, and will work in partnership with them, industry and the regulatory authorities to improve the quality of life in general. To enable us to achieve our goal we will:

• Maintain an environmental management system accredited to ISO 14001;
• Seek to reduce waste through recycling;
• Actively reduce pollution produced during our business processes

People

We aim to be the employer of choice in our type of business. To meet this aim we will:

• Provide a safe and enjoyable place to work;
• Treat employees honestly and fairly, ensuring that dignity at work and mutual respect are enshrined in our working practices and the way we behave towards each other;
• Encourage personal development;
• Maintain clear disciplinary and grievance procedures;
• Provide appropriate and comprehensive training;
• Promote and encourage consultation and the involvement of employees in the determination and direction of our working practices

Suppliers

Seymour aim to get the highest quality of product, service and value from our supply chain while encouraging our suppliers to abide by the principles of our policy on corporate ethics. To ensure that this is the case we will:

• Promote strategic partnerships with our major suppliers and subcontractors;
• Assess critical suppliers and subcontractors, monitor their performance and provide constructive feedback to encourage optimum performance;
• Ensure prompt payment in line with contractual arrangements.
• Where possible, seek to use small businesses in our supply chain that reflect the diversity of the community

Customers

Seymour start from a position where we aim to be the supplier of choice and a desire to prove that we can provide the best service and the best finished product at a competitive price in order to help our customers attain their aspirations. In order to build relationships of trust and confidence we will:

• Maintain quality assurance accreditation to ISO 9001:2000;
• Communicate with customers and listen to their views;
• Adapt and change to meet the demands of the working arrangement;
• Work openly and honestly with the client and other groups participating in the arrangement

Diversity

Seymour recognizes the values that a diversity of backgrounds can bring and the uses that variety of ideas, perspectives and skills available within society will strengthen our business and cement its place within the community. We will:

• Ensure our policy on equal opportunities is rigorously implemented at all levels within the company;
• Aim to develop a diverse workforce that reflects the community we work in;
• Tolerate no discrimination on the on the basis of colour, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or social background