Our Responsible Business Review of 2023 details what we as a firm are committed to, how we have performed and the importance which we place on being a responsible business. This approach has been in our DNA throughout the firm's existence and although over time priorities change, the essence of being a good citizen has been constant.
Responsible Business
Making a difference to our communities, our people, our planet
Ward Hadaway takes its responsibilities very seriously:
- To the communities within which we live and work
- To our people, the firm’s most valuable resource
- And to the planet, the protection of which is the ultimate challenge for us all.
We make great efforts to operate ethically in all aspects of our operations. We also understand the importance of leading by example, and of using our position to engender a similar approach from our clients and suppliers too.
We know from our own experiences and those of our clients that emerging from a pandemic has made the commitment to operate a responsible business more important than ever. To create a positive, inclusive and progressive working environment for our people. To understand and respond to the needs on our communities. To reduce our impact on the environment. To minimise the detriment caused by social isolation and insecurity.
Our approach is neither fashion nor fad. We have always committed to helping the communities within which we operate. Giving back is an integral part of our business operations. We welcome it enthusiastically, an energy and commitment which we hope comes across when viewing our strategy.
Our Review
Our Responsible Business Strategy
Our Communities
Giving back to the communities in which we operate has always been, and will continue to be, a key priority for Ward Hadaway.
Our Environment
Environmental damage is one of the greatest challenges the world faces. And as a founding member of the Legal Sustainability Alliance and accredited to ISO14001, we are keen to play our part.
Our People
Our people are our most important asset. We have spent many years building a business and a team to be extremely proud of.
Case studies
We are incredibly proud of the contributions we make to support our communities, our planet and our people. Examples of some of the initiatives we are involved in can be found here.