Value Statement
Value Statement: Peter J Ramsay & Associates believes the environment and people must be valued to be able to make true global progress for the betterment of society and achieving a sustainable world. Our work impacts society and the environment, through our work, through the services we provide, and through the clients with which we partner. Therefore, it is natural that Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) principles underpin and guide all business activities that we undertake. The purpose of this policy is to guide our activities via an ESG lens to ensure that society and the environment are prioritised in a culturally appropriate way. Peter J Ramsay & Associates commits to monitor, review and update this ESG Policy on a regular basis.
Specific Commitment Areas for ESG
Environment & Climate Change
- We will demonstrate our leadership and accountability by seeking verification on an annual basis of our environmental impact through peer review validation. We further commit to seeking recommendations from experts to further minimise our impact.
- Our events will be organised to minimise our environmental and social impact. We will conduct in-person meetings only as necessary and will use digital tools to communicate and collaborate.
- Travel will use environmentally friendly modes of transport whenever possible to reduce GHG emissions.
- We will reduce the use of paper, water, and energy at our events by avoiding unnecessary consumption and efficiently using local and sustainable resources whenever possible.
Diversity Equity & Inclusion
- We will review our policy on an annual basis with the our leadership team, to ensure our policy is up to date and appropriately capturing relevant global ESG issues.
Business Ethics & Governance
- Peter J Ramsay & Associates pledges to conduct all business ethically, fairly, and honourably and in accordance with local laws. We will not engage in corrupt activities, nor will it lie or cheat to get business. We will ensure proper governance is in place to avoid conflicts of interest, fiscal mismanagement, corruption or other improper situations.
- Peter J Ramsay & Associates aims to ensure that we work with vendors to achieve our objectives by engaging with them to deliver best practices and adhere to industry standards.
- We aim to improve the ESG requirements we place on our clients and service providers and to work with them constructively so they can respond accordingly to our business ethics and governance.
Health & Safety
- Peter J Ramsay & Associates will comply with applicable employee health and safety regulations and ensure a safe and healthy workplace for their contractors.
- We will take measures to protect the health and safety of attendees at our events.
- We will make reasonable accommodations health requirements.
- We will perform a risk assessment while planning events and will adjust the location, schedule, or other aspects of events if needed.
Reporting & Accountability
- We will review our policy on an annual basis with the Peter J Ramsay & Associates leadership team, to ensure the policy is up to date and appropriately capturing relevant global ESG issues.