Our Environmental, Social and Governance Commitment

Talieisin aims to implement the highest environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards appropriate to its size and sector. Our prosperity and that of the communities within which we operate requires a commitment by us to the sustainable management of our activities. We are actively working towards accreditation to the Good Business Charter and wish to adopt and commit to the principles and objectives set out below. The ESG policy of Talieisin is to ensure so far as it is applicable and reasonably practicable that its operations will be carried out with a commitment to: 

• Protecting and enhancing the environment …by minimising negative impact and maximising positive impact on the environment

• Ensuring appropriate conduct  …towards, positive impact on and good relationships with employees, customers/clients, suppliers, and the community in which it operates; and

• Conduct our business with integrity and high standards of business ethics …through appropriate structures, systems, processes, and procedures.

This is Talieisin’s "ESG Commitment" which is a fundamental principle of our business. 

In fulfilling the ESG Commitment, Talieisin seeks to:

• Comply with all applicable local and national laws, rules, regulations, and other measures having the force of law that are relevant to any aspects of its ESG Commitment; and
• Where it is practicable and appropriate to do so, establish and meet standards relevant to any aspects of its ESG Commitment which are higher than the standards imposed by law.  

All employees must, in carrying out their duties, adhere to the principles and objectives of this ESG Policy Statement. Training will be given to employees to ensure that they are familiar with, and work in accordance with, this ESG Policy Statement.

Talieisin expects its suppliers of goods and services and contractors working for it, as well as their suppliers and sub-contractors, to adopt and implement the ESG Commitment in their own businesses. 

All suppliers or contractors working on behalf of Talieisin are expected to:

• Adopt policies or standards fully consistent with those set out in this ESG Policy Statement and to achieve comparable levels of performance; and
• Comply with Talieisin’s Supplier Code of Conduct.

This ESG Policy Statement will be regularly reviewed and updated as necessary and will be published on the Talieisin’s public website so that it is freely available to all stakeholders and others to view. 

Talieisin has produced the following objectives as a framework for the introduction of practices to implement the environmental aspects of the ESG Commitment:

• Operating management procedures to include environmental factors during business planning and implementation
• Communicating on environmental matters freely with government officials, employees, customers, and members of the public 
• Promoting environmental principles by sharing experience with regulatory bodies, other companies, employees, and members of the public 
• Promoting a culture of environmental awareness amongst all employees 
• Involving customers, suppliers, and subcontractors in the implementation of these ESG objectives 
• Continuously improving environmental performance and integration of recognised environmental best practice into business operations
• Minimising the carbon footprint of business activities 
• Offsetting the carbon emissions of our business activities by directly contributing to Gold Standard  renewable offset projects 
• Managing waste generated from business operations according to the principles of reduction, re-use, and recycling 
• Managing and disposing of all waste in a responsible manner in ways that show concern for the environment  
• Minimising water consumption in our offices by using efficient kitchen and bathroom equipment, and minimising leaks 
• Promoting environmentally friendly, responsible, and sustainable purchasing 
• Taking steps to improve environmental efficiency of transport and business travel, including considering whether, to avoid travelling, any meetings can be held remotely 
• Where possible, using recycled or ecologically friendly paper 
• Reducing consumption of resources by using fully electronic business processes and marketing materials where possible. Any paper we do use will be sourced from sustainable sources following our Sustainable Procurement Policy and we will print double-sided as a default 
• Consuming resources responsibly and minimising or eliminating any use of materials that are “single use” or that do not provide a useful long-term purpose 
• Recycling of all paper products, ink, or toner cartridges 
• Recycling of all packaging materials including cardboard, polystyrene moulds, and chippings 
• Ensuring any equipment is recycled or reused at the end of its life. 

Talieisin has produced the following objectives as a framework for the introduction of practices to implement the social aspects of the ESG Commitment:

• Prohibiting any infringement of civil or human rights by Talieisin, its officers, and employees, and by those in its goods and services supply chains. In particular, by prohibiting any participation in or connection with any modern slavery, child labour or human trafficking  
• Prohibiting any bribery or corruption of, or by, any of its officers or employees 
• Prohibiting any money laundering by any of its officers or employees  
• Encouraging ethical behaviour and decision making within Talieisin and amongst its supply chain  
• Ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety laws and standards, and mitigating risks to health and safety in the workplace 
• Maintaining suitable privacy and data security measures in respect of all stakeholders  
• Maintaining an inclusive and collaborative workplace where the wellbeing of employees is a high priority 
• Promoting diversity and inclusion amongst Talieisin's people 
• Providing and maintaining a working environment free from all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying under any circumstances, for example gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, creed, religion, nationality or national origin, ethnicity or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, or sexual preference 
• Ensuring that Talieisin does not select, engage, place, promote, transfer, or compensate or otherwise treat or deal with any employees on the basis of gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, creed, religion, nationality or national origin, ethnicity or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status or sexual preference 
• Creating a positive and rewarding workplace for the Talieisin’s employees 
• Providing a fair and rewarding remuneration policy and practise linked to business and personal performance 
• Encouraging and assisting to provide a work/ life balance with a flexible and considerate approach to employment and working practices, including working from home 
• Pursuing a fair approach to remuneration, working hours and attendance, leave, sick leave and other aspects of wellbeing 
• When Talieisin reaches a size where it becomes feasible, providing subsidised employee benefits, including health club/gym membership, private medical and dental services 
• Making positive contributions to the local community and to worthy causes, including sponsoring initiatives or events where appropriate 
• Encouraging employees to participate in and contribute to activities which benefit the welfare of members/sections of the local community, allowing paid time-off for the employees where circumstances permit 
• Conducting employee satisfaction surveys 
• Ensuring that Talieisin’s services meet all relevant standards of safety and quality for the benefit of its customers and endeavouring to provide customer satisfaction with a view to retaining customers and maintaining a good relationship with them 
• Engaging local suppliers where appropriate Paying suppliers properly and on time.  

Talieisin has produced the following objectives as a framework for the introduction of practices to implement the governance aspects of the ESG Commitment:

• Ensuring that Talieisin complies with, at least, all applicable local and national laws and regulations, relevant standards and codes of practice relating to transparency and corporate governance
• Establishing clear and effective governance for ESG, promoting the use of best practice on corporate governance when relevant and possible
• Ensuring that Talieisin promotes strong oversight and transparency at all levels of its organisation
• Ensuring that Talieisin adopts and implements adequate internal controls, processes, procedures, and proactive risk management
• Talieisin is committed to establishing and maintaining high standards of business ethics through a strong code of ethics and business conduct, and promotion of a culture of integrity, honesty, ethical and responsible conduct in its business activities and behaviours
• Talieisin is committed to ensuring that no corruption, bribery, money laundering or internal misconduct activities are taking place in the business
• Establishing and maintaining detailed policies covering anti-bribery and corruption, code/s of conduct, conflicts of interest, privacy, and human resources, as part of the governance structure
• Ensuring that Talieisin cultivates strong stakeholder relationships through transparency, open communications and responding to stakeholder input on any issues including ESG issues
• Dealing with tax authorities and auditors and other relevant stakeholders in an open and co-operative manner
• Ensuring the resilience of the business. 

Our Directors will adopt and implement (and vary from time to time as they deem necessary) detailed clear written requirements for Talieisin to monitor and report on our compliance with this ESG Policy Statement, including:

• Metrics and methods for measurement of compliance, by us, sufficient to show trends over time and progress against established objectives; and
• Requirements as to reporting to stakeholders at regular intervals on the information derived from that measurement and on disclosures on ESG issues.  

The Directors will publish to stakeholders all those written requirements when they are adopted and whenever they are varied.