Policy
Corporate social responsibility
Melorio is committed to achieving high standards of corporate governance, integrity and business ethics for all of its activities, which are integral to our goal of operating at all times in a socially responsible manner. We have summarised below our key areas of focus in this context.
Health and safety
The health and safety of our employees is an integral part of the Group's business activities, and a responsibility that each and every one of our employees must share. Our general approach to health and safety is one of identification, management and control of risks, continual improvement and the development and maintenance of a positive safety culture throughout the Group.
Our businesses are required to maintain and report on appropriate systems which include:
- clear statements of responsibility;
- communication of health and safety matters throughout their business;
- appropriate instruction, training and supervision;
- involving employees in health and safety issues;
- appointment of competent persons;
- measurement and monitoring of performance; and
- periodic audit and regular review.
We have a comprehensive library of procedures and documentation. These are regularly reviewed and updated and are available to all employees. Regular communication occurs throughout the Group through channels such as face to face briefings, notice boards and inductions and training.
Sustainability
The Group is committed to minimising the effect of its operations on the environment, and believes that this is a core element of good business practice. We work continuously to identify, monitor, evaluate and manage the impact of our business on the environment.
Part of our commitment involves the engagement of our employees and other stakeholders at all levels: the benefits of good energy and waste management are made clear to all employees, thereby encouraging a responsible attitude towards energy and paper use and conservation.
Key areas in which we have taken action include:
- minimising waste and energy consumption in all operations and investigating alternate procedures which are practical to implement;
- promoting recycling and the use of recycled materials;
- minimising the number and length of journeys taken by our employees, and encouraging car sharing, and use of public and alternative means of transport; and
- actively seeking environmentally and socially responsible options when purchasing goods and services, and encouraging our partners and suppliers to do the same.
Business ethics
The Group is committed to achieving and maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance, integrity and business ethics for all of its activities. The Group seeks to provide a consistently high standard of care and skill in our work, and to be honest and open in the way we do business. Integrity underpins the way we manage our business at all times.
We always endeavour to operate fairly, legally, openly and honestly and our employees are required to conduct themselves in a manner that is professional, ethical, fair and open. Our employees are encouraged to report any activities that appear to be in breach of these principles.
Our people
Our employees are our most important asset.
As a service business, our future success and our growth are dependent on the quality of service that we can offer to our learners, corporate clients and funding partners.
Our objective is to ensure every Group employee has the correct training, skills and motivation to do their job to the highest standard now and in the future. Our employees are actively encouraged to develop their individual skills and qualifications and to participate in continual professional development. We seek to promote from within our organisation wherever possible.
We encourage participation in the Group’s Save As You Earn employee share option scheme since we believe our employees want to work for an organisation they can believe in and feel part of. We believe that our employees are encouraged by owning a direct stake in the growth and prosperity of the business.
We maintain regular and consistent channels of communication through a combination of: formal and informal briefings, newsletters, and our website.
Equality of opportunity and diversity
The Group actively promotes equality of opportunity for all existing and potential future employees and does not discriminate on grounds of colour, ethnic origin, gender, age, religion, disability, political or sexual orientation. All of our employees have a responsibility to treat colleagues with fairness and dignity in the workplace.
