Our Policy
We seek to protect the environment by addressing the complex challenges presented by population growth, climate change, biodiversity loss, increasing energy demand and resource scarcity to live within the natural limits of our planet.
Aims
Promote responsible environmental stewardship that considers economic security and social betterment.
Identify and manage our environmental impacts to protect the environment and prevent pollution.
Achieve sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources in our project work and within our own facilities.
Protect and promote sustainable use of ecosystems and strive to reduce the loss of biodiversity.
Be a Net Zero GHG emissions organisation by 2030.
We will
Collaborate with clients, stakeholders and partners to act on opportunities to support sustainable development.
Work with clients and stakeholders to identify and manage relevant environmental
risks, while realising their business objectives.
Approach our work holistically, making decisions based on a clear view of the environmental outcomes and
impacts.
Research, develop and promote practical resilient solutions to relevant environmental issues.
Work with clients and collaborators with due consideration that their environmental commitments are consistent with our own.
Continually improve our environmental performance through our management system certificated to ISO14001.
Prioritize decarbonization and adaptation to the impact of climate change in our projects.
Governance
This Policy is set by the Group Board and implemented across all Myrtle Engineering operations through rules, procedures and guidance.
It is reviewed and approved annually, or more frequently if appropriate.
The Environment Director acts for Myrtle Engineering in ensuring that plans are developed and implemented to enable us to reach the aims set out in this policy while fulfilling applicable legal, regulatory and other requirements
Equality, diversity and inclusion policy
Myrtle Engineering is committed to creating an inclusive working environment based on merit, fairness and respect. One that encourages talented people of any background to produce their best work of the highest quality. As a humane organization, we embrace the skills, abilities and knowledge that only a diverse and inclusive workforce can provide, to create solutions, and give advice, that improves society as a whole.
Aims
Treat everyone fairly, with dignity and respect; as we would wish to be treated.
Maintain fair and honourable dealings with our people, where recognition, reward and opportunity reflect the ability, experience and aspiration of the individual.
Create an environment that brings the best skills to our work, in which we value individual differences and recognise the contributions of all our people.
We will
Recruit talented people from a wide range of backgrounds with differing beliefs and personal characteristics.
Ensure full and effective participation and equal opportunities for everyone.
Invest in the education and development of our people and provide them with opportunities to reach their full potential.
Increase our people’s awareness and understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion, including its importance.
Provide equitable pay based on roles, responsibilities and performance.
Identify and address inappropriate behaviour or discrimination.
Seek to work with clients and collaborators with due consideration that their EDI commitments are consistent with our own.
Measure how we are performing; report regularly and act to address any barriers.
Governance
This policy is set by the Group Board and implemented across all Myrtle Engineering operations through rules, procedures and guidance.
It is reviewed and approved annually, or more frequently if appropriate.
The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Director acts for Myrtle Engineering in developing a plan to enable us to reach the aims set out in this policy while fulfilling applicable legal, regulatory and other requirements.
Our values and commitment to business integrity stem from a desire to act honourably and with integrity in all our business dealings. We have a strong sense of responsibility to treat people respectfully and we maintain ethical business standards in all the markets in which we operate.
Aims
Treat our people with honesty and fairness. Enable them to behave honourably and act with integrity in all our business dealings, building relationships as independent advisors and trusted professionals.
Implement best practice and raise awareness of the ethical standards we require of our people.
We will
Maintain a Code of Practice and training programme for all our people.
Maintain procedures to see that we do not engage in unethical conduct or illegal practices. Implement systems that support our duty of confidentiality and respect privacy in all our business relationships.
Support any member of staff who has legitimate concerns to challenge unethical behaviour and respond appropriately.
Participate in appropriate industry initiatives to promote business integrity.
Work with clients, partners and collaborators with due consideration that their ethical commitments are consistent with our own.
Keep our systems and procedures under regular review to confirm that they remain relevant and proportionate.
Governance
This policy is set by the Group Board and implemented across all Myrtle Engineering operations through rules, procedures and guidance.
It is reviewed and approved annually, or more frequently if appropriate.
The Ethics Director acts for Myrtle Engineering in ensuring that plans are developed and implemented to enable us to reach the aims set out in this policy while fulfilling applicable legal, regulatory and other requirements.
We care about our people, our communities and those that we influence by our actions. We are committed to meeting all applicable standards of health, safety and wellbeing and strive for zero harm in everything we do. We are committed to embedding a positive safety culture through engagement, collaboration and listening.
Aims
Maintain a culture of care, where safety is a primary consideration in everything we do.
Operate responsibly, ensuring compliance, ethics and integrity are central to everything we do in health and safety.
Support our people through an enjoyable and positive working environment that protects and promotes physical and mental wellbeing.
Positively influence the health and safety of the projects we work on and the communities they impact.
Strive for continual improvement in our health and safety systems and approach.
Empower and support everyone at Myrtle Engineering to make health and safety integral to their role, their work, and any services they perform.
We will
Manage and reduce our risks through effective systems and processes.
Resource our commitment with appropriate investment, systems, equipment, information and training.
Commit to relevant legal requirements, standards, and professional codes.
Promote positive leadership, behaviours and actions.
Engage with our people so their ideas, innovations and experiences are a source of improvement.
Integrate health, safety, and wellbeing into our design, advice, and decisions.
Collaborate with clients, partners, and suppliers to improve health and safety.
Nurture a healthy, positive work culture where there is zero tolerance to the inappropriate use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
Embed a culture of continuous learning that celebrates success and improves through experience.
We will achieve this by all being accountable and taking personal responsibility for health, safety and wellbeing.
Governance
This policy is set by the Group Board and implemented across all Myrtle Engineering operations through procedures and guidance.
The Group Board sets the policy and direction, with the Regions responsible for the day to day implementation of their detailed plans and for meeting their compliance obligations.
It is reviewed and approved annually, or more frequently if appropriate.
The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Director acts for Myrtle Engineering in ensuring that plans are developed and implemented to enable us to reach the aims set out in this policy while fulfilling applicable legal, regulatory, and other requirements.