Corporate responsibility
We are firm supporters of good corporate citizenship policy and practice. We recognise that companies have a positive role to play in developing a society that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
Putting values into practice
At GSL we firmly believe that there is no one 'fit-all' approach to corporate citizenship. Each of our operating divisions is unique with its own set of historical and current relationships. Our practice reflects this diversity and is an essential ingredient of our company's corporate culture.
GSL's approach has been to provide leadership at the top - a firm commitment to best corporate citizenship practice - and, at a corporate level, to establish broad principles and parameters within which our operating divisions must operate.
Corporate governance
As a company we aspire to high standards of corporate governance. Our ethical policy demonstrates our commitment to openness, transparency, fairness, accountability and responsibility.
Health and safety and environmental responsibility
We are committed to high standards of health and safety and environmental care by:
- Complying with legislation and exceeding minimum legal requirements
- Managing efficient environmental management systems
- Educating and training our staff in carrying out their environmental responsibilities
Over the past year we have:
- Been awarded a four stars Health and Safety at work Award at HM Prison Wolds
- Commenced work towards obtaining IS0 14000 at HM Prison Wolds
- Appointed two health and safety auditors within our courts service division to build upon this initial survey and to take forward a challenging workplace audit of health and safety and human rights in over 250 workplaces
- Been awarded the Chartermark at HM Prison Wolds
- Trialling the new Euro 4 standard low emission diesel engines with plans to fit them to all replacement cell vehicles in 2002
