Introduction 

D & P Elite Solutions Limited (D&P) is committed to creating a sustainable society by protecting and where possible enhancing our social, environmental and economic impacts, preventing pollution, reducing social inequality and driving sustainable economic development. 

Scope 

This policy applies to all D&P colleagues, associates, agency staff and third parties who undertake activity for and on behalf of D&P. It applies to the goods and services we procure, our direct operations and the services we provide to our customers. D&P is committed to creating a sustainable society, actively managing our operations in a way that balances our social, environmental and economic objectives. To do this, sustainability considerations are in all polices and their procedures, which are implemented collectively to deliver the objectives of the Sustainability Policy. 

Purpose 

We acknowledge that our company has potential impacts on people and the environment through our operations and supply chains. Through this policy we will commit to: 

• comply with applicable law in all our operations. 
• protect human rights. We are a committed equal opportunity employer and will abide by all fair labour practices. We’ll ensure that our activities do not directly or indirectly violate human rights in our own or other country.  
• minimise our impact on our environment and maximise the effective use of resources. 
• foster responsible environmental behaviour amongst staff at all levels.  
• Commit to minimise environmental and social risks and impacts through our processes and systems. 
• Commit to increase communication and awareness of our efforts.  

Principles 

People 

We will: 

• comply with legislation such as the Modern Slavery Act 2018 and Bribery Act 2010. 
• provide a safe and healthy workplace. 
• support diversity, equality and inclusion. 
• support the surrounding community by looking to employ local people where possible. 
• create useful opportunities for development of skilled local workers. 
• engage early and meaningfully with stakeholders, including indigenous organisations, communities, industry and government. 
• encourage our employees to volunteer via programmes organised internally or externally. 
• support local charities, sports clubs, societies, youth groups, community centres, or other. 
• promote long-term economic benefits within communities. 

Environmental 

We will: 

• comply with all laws governing the environment. 
• strive to better understand both the direct and indirect impact that our practices may have on the environment. 
• minimise or offset our impact on the environment. 
• work towards the conservation of energy, water and resources in all our operations. 
• dispose of waste thoughtfully, and follow the waste hierarchy of ‘Avoid, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’. 
• lessen our environmental impact by purchasing environmentally-friendly products and services. 
• take steps to continually improve environmental performance. 
• protect and support biodiversity. 
• conduct audits, evaluations, and self-assessments of the implementation of this policy. 
• work with our entire supply chain to gain mutual benefits of incorporating environmentally sustainable goals into everyday business. 
• be an environmentally responsible neighbour in our community. 
• promote environmental awareness throughout all operations of the company. 
• foster a sustainably aware culture, where responsibility is assigned and understood. 
• strive to raise awareness in the community, encourage participation and train employees in environmental and social matters. 

Economic 

We will: 

• consider and support sustainability initiatives with a strong business case.  
• integrate sustainability into our existing business models, accounting and reporting. 
• add value to our products and services to support sustainability markets.  
• reduce operating costs through improved resource management eg, water, waste, energy, carbon, employee engagement.   
• manage risk of operational disruptions e.g. resource scarcity, climate change impact, or community risks.  
• reduce reputation risks and communicate actions. 

Authorised by:               Paul Rule 

Title:                                Director

Date:                               10 March 2025

Version Number:           01
Review Date:                  10 March 2026