In Signet's Statement of Social, Ethical and Environmental Principles the Group's responsibilities to shareholders are set out as being:

"Our aim is to deliver an acceptable growth in value to shareholders which is sustainable, thereby protecting shareholders' short and longer term interests. Signet is committed to upholding high standards of corporate governance and business ethics. Our Board determines all major policies, seeks to ensure effective strategies are in place to create shareholder value and reviews internal control and risk management systems, including those that relate to social, ethical and environmental matters."