UN Sustainable Development Goals

The UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals seek to address the world’s biggest economic, social and environmental challenges through a call to action to organisations worldwide.

As a responsible business, we know that we can make a difference, so we have adopted six goals which guide our improvement initiatives.

The safety and health of our people is a priority. We are committed to taking positive action and putting in place policies and programmes that support the physical and mental wellbeing of our people. We commit to:

• ensuring our work environment keeps everyone safe and healthy by adopting practices that safeguard employees
• investing in mental health first aiders
• ensuring the safety of employees, road users and the community by providing access to training and education on road safety and having robust procedures for the maintenance of vehicles operated by the business

We want to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong opportunities for all. We foster a workplace culture that promotes quality learning, development and education in rail, engineering and manufacturing. We commit to:

• providing equal access to technical, vocational and educational training and career development opportunities for all employees
• supporting vocational education, training and apprenticeships
• promoting STEM learning and education within the community and promoting the benefits of careers in rail and manufacturing

We promote sustained and inclusive economic growth, stability, improved living standards and productive employment for all. Rail and the supply chain is a catalyst for growth, contributing huge value to the economy by connecting people, jobs and communities. We commit to:

• protecting labour rights and promoting safe and secure working environments for all
• working with our supply chain to stop slavery and forced labour
• being active in the local community by creating opportunities for young people through apprenticeships and partnerships with local colleges
• supporting employees to progress in their careers so they can actively contribute to economic growth

We know that building resilient infrastructure and fostering innovation supports economic growth, social development and climate action. The railway plays a key role in growth, stability, employment and accessibility. As a key railway supplier, we commit to:

• leading innovative projects that solve technological, efficiency and sustainability challenges and support rail services that are fit for future generations
• actively investing in research and development to add supply chain value
• working with small-scale industrial and other enterprises and help integrate them into value chains and markets

We are passionate about responsible consumption and production and improving resource efficiency. Through our operations and supply chains we are dedicated to sustainable management practices and responsible use of natural resources. We commit to:

• promoting sustainable practices and reporting
• reducing waste generation and the consumption of resources
• reducing the volume of packaging materials and investing in eco-friendly options
• growth that is sustainable, working towards a circular economy
• promoting our refurbishment and obsolescence services

We are dedicated to taking meaningful action to combat climate change and its impacts. Travelling by rail is already the greenest form of public transport and we want to encourage more people and businesses to switch to rail. As a key member of the supply chain, we can do this by enabling operators to operate more efficiently. We commit to:

• supporting a whole rail industry approach to decarbonising the railway by 2050
• engaging every employee with our sustainability strategy, creating a climate-conscious workplace culture
• minimising waste and recycling at every opportunity, reducing our carbon footprint and maximising carbon savings
• investing in carbon neutrality, tree planting, biodiversity and green initiatives