Our governance efforts encompass a proactive ESG Committee, independent external verification, a commitment to carbon neutrality, robust data protection policies, and initiatives to support vulnerable individuals, ensuring sustainable and ethical practices.
Governance is a vital part of LRG. Our ESG Committee meets quarterly to steer our environmental, social, and governance initiatives. This committee, which includes our CEO and CFO, plays a pivotal role in deciding key activities and policies, ensuring our strategies align with our ESG targets. By setting clear goals for ESG, we maintain a proactive approach to risk management, always checking for potential risks and heavily investing in cyber security to protect our business and clients.
To ensure transparency and accountability, we work with Sustainable Advantage, leveraging their software to continuously update our ESG scores. Our progress is externally reviewed on an ongoing basis, providing an independent assessment of our efforts. This partnership helps us maintain accurate records and demonstrates our commitment to sustainable practices.
Carbon neutrality is a key focus of our governance strategy. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and have set ambitious targets to achieve net zero. Our efforts are independently audited annually, and we use these reports to purchase carbon credits effectively. Our detailed carbon neutrality report is available for download, showcasing our progress and ongoing commitment.
We take the protection of our customers' data seriously, implementing robust policies and a dedicated data protection team to ensure compliance and safeguard client information. Our proactive approach to risk management includes significant investment in cybersecurity to maintain the highest standards of security.
We also support vulnerable individuals through our partnership with Hidden Disabilities, providing training and displaying Sunflower symbols in our branches to assist those with hidden disabilities. This ensures we maintain a high standard of care and support for all our clients.
