Corporate Social Responsibility Policy

We acknowledge that through operating our business we have an effect on society and understand our responsibilities to our employees, our customers, our suppliers and partners, and to the wider community in which we operate. We commit to taking responsibility for our actions.
We encourage positive actions towards improving standards for our employees, customers and external partners. We aim to support our local community and minimise our impact on the environment.

 

Our Employees

Our employees are our most important asset. We provide a safe and inspirational working environment and provide work content which is varied and fulfilling. Working patterns and arrangements are designed to offer flexibility and enable a healthy work/life balance. We offer comprehensive and competitive pay and benefits packages and ensure that opportunities exist within the organisation for personal development and advancement.

Copley Scientific is committed to providing equal opportunities. Discrimination of any kind is not tolerated, and the Company expects all employees to be treated equally. Harassment and discrimination have no place in the workplace, and we encourage all employees to raise concerns as necessary. This is supported with formal reporting and investigation processes. Copley supports employees with disabilities by providing reasonable adjustments in the workplace.

 

Our Customers

We value each-and-every one of our customers and strive to provide exceptional products and excellence in customer service. We commit to only work with customers who align with our values and in the territories and industries we choose to operate in.

We endeavour to provide consistent and non-exploitative pricing across our global markets. Our sales, marketing and other promotional activities are conducted in an ethical and factual manner.

 

Our Suppliers and Business Partners

We commit to only work with suppliers and other business partners who align with our values and in the territories and industries we choose to operate in. Copley commits to paying fair market rate for the products and services provided.

We proactively encourage our partners to operate in a similar manner to ourselves and that they comply with all local laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, fair treatment and compensation for workers, the use of child labour, enforced labour, and excessive working hours. Our partners are also expected to adhere to the Copley Scientific anti-bribery and corruption policy.

 

The Environment

Copley understands that the nature of its business operations can impact the local and wider environment. We endeavour to find and implement ways to minimise our carbon footprint by reducing our reliance on utilities and other resources.

We seek ways to design, manufacture and supply our products in a manner that reduces our impact on the environment. Where possible we utilise local suppliers to reduce unnecessary transportation.

 

The Local Community

Copley Scientific was established and has been operating in Nottingham, UK for over 75 years. Where possible we work with local suppliers and service providers, in order to support regional economies and communities.

We support local and national charities, both financially and practically, together with championing other initiatives which align with our business values.

In all aspects of the business we remain committed to living the Company Core Values of Ownership, Innovation, Care and Excellence.