Corporate Social Responsibility
AVA Fire & Security Ltd we recognise that our business operations impact society. We are particularly committed to our clients, employees, contractors, and the broader community in which we operate.
Our commitment
We are committed to taking responsibility for our actions and encourage a positive contribution towards improving standards for our clients and employees, minimising our impact on the environment and improving the quality of the local community.
By putting CSR into practice, we are committed, wherever possible, to:
- Conducting ourselves responsibly and in an ethical manner
- Creating a positive and supportive working environment
- Supporting local communities
- Improving service levels to clients
- Acting fairly in our dealings with suppliers and other third parties
- Minimising the impact on our environment
- Protecting the Public
Comnunication
We communicate this policy to our staff, clients and other stakeholders by means of our website, publicity materials, and internal memos.
We provide our staff with training on our CSR strategy and this policy and seek to raise awareness of any negative impacts of our business and methods to reduce them.
Responsibility & Review
At AVA Fire & Security, Phil Grunewald our Managing Director, holds overall responsibility for our CSR strategy and the implementation of this policy. He plays a crucial role in ensuring the effectiveness of our systems and controls.
All staff members contribute to meeting our CSR objectives and are encouraged to suggest new initiatives. If you have a suggestion, please contact Wayne Southern.
We are dedicated to the highest standards of openness, honesty, and accountability. In line with this commitment, and according to our Whistleblowing Policy, we encourage all staff members to voice serious concerns about any real or perceived deviations from our high ethical standards.
We are committed to the continuous effectiveness of our policy. As part of this commitment, we review the policy at least annually to ensure its proper operation. Records of these reviews are maintained, and necessary amendments are made to the policy as appropriate.
Our CSR Principles
Our Conduct
We aim to adopt the highest professional standards and not to act in such a way as to compromise our firm’s integrity.
We actively promote respect between our staff members in their dealings with each other and with clients and other third parties.
Our Working Environment
We recognise that our staff are our most important resource. We actively seek to offer our staff a positive and healthy working environment and ensure that they have rewarding careers and job satisfaction.
We maintain an Company Handbook, which sets out the rights and expectations of all members of staff.
We seek to ensure that all staff have access to the training they need both for their own development and to enable them to deliver a high quality service. Our procedures in relation to training and development can be found within our Company Handbook.
We consider all staff members to be equal and we aim to create a working environment which is free of unlawful discrimination.
Our community
In considering our impact on the community we have resolved to sponsor or otherwise support local charities.
We will allow members of staff time off work to enable them to carry out work in support of their chosen charity and to encourage dialogue with local communities and groups for mutual benefit.
Our Clients
We are committed to delivering a high level of service to all our clients. We understand that our business exists in a very competitive market and in order to retain our clients we need to deliver a professional and courteous service.
Wherever possible, we take steps to promote equal opportunity in relation to access to the legal services that we provide. We take account of the diversity of the communities we serve in order to ensure that, subject to funding constraints, our services are accessible to all clients.
Suppliers
We are committed to eliminating unlawful discrimination and to promoting equality and diversity in our professional dealings with suppliers and other third parties.
We endeavour to enter into clear and fair contracts with our suppliers. We commit to the timely settlement of suppliers’ invoices.
Wherever possible, we aim to support the local economy by contracting with local suppliers.
Environment
We are committed to behaving responsibly and to minimising our impact on the environment. We aim to minimise our impact on the environment by:
- Minimising waste and adopting sensible recycling policies in respect of our paper and batteries consumption
- Providing safe and comfortable working conditions
- Encouraging staff to walk or cycle to work
- Encouraging company vehicle drivers to turn the vehicle engine off when stationary
- Ensuring that electrical equipment and lights are off when not in use
- Ensuring that heating is turned off or down outside office hours
