Corporate Information

Protecting the environment

Climate change is a global challenge which all organisations must address in order to reduce the rate of global warming. At Brett Martin, we have a number of key objectives which we are working towards to minimise the impact that our production processes and finished products have on the environment.

Our key environmental objectives include:

• Reducing consumption of energy and materials.
• Using electricity from renewable energy sources.
• Ensuring recyclable waste materials are recycled.
• Promoting sound environmental practices to employees, suppliers, partners and customers.

We have carried out environmental impact assessments across our business and have invested in energy-efficient machinery, resulting in reduced carbon emissions.

We also develop products which help reduce carbon emissions from the built environment. Our roofing products are designed to meet and exceed relevant building regulations for energy efficiency, and we provide advice and support to customers in relation to energy efficiency and compliance.

Working within the community

At Brett Martin, the communities in which we operate are central to our corporate social responsibility policy. Many of our employees are recruited from these communities, and we aim to develop strong relationships through communication and engagement.

Our business processes are regularly reviewed to ensure they are responsible and do not negatively impact the local community. We aim to maintain positive relationships with suppliers, employees, partners and customers.

For many years, we have been involved with a range of charitable organisations and have donated products for a number of projects, including affordable housing.

We also recognise the importance of education and host class visits for local school children, as well as work experience opportunities for students and graduates seeking valuable experience in the manufacturing industry.

Our people

With over 1,000 employees throughout our operations, Brett Martin has a wide programme of employee engagement. Staff are encouraged to get involved in charity initiatives and employees take part in structured training programmes to support professional development.

Employee engagement at Brett Martin includes:

• Communicating openly and honestly with employees.
• Maintaining excellent working conditions.
• Treating employees fairly and respectfully at all times.

We strive to ensure employees have a safe and comfortable working environment that meets health and safety legislation. Our equal opportunities policy seeks to ensure a fair work environment for all staff.

Through our employee newsletter, company notice boards and regular staff meetings, employees are kept updated on company news. This approach supports a workforce that is committed to producing quality products and delivering first-class customer service.

Stakeholders

At Brett Martin, we take pride in building and maintaining excellent relationships with all stakeholders. Through customer service, product quality and responsible business practices, we have developed a reputation for quality and reliability.

We also expect suppliers, contractors and partners to operate ethically and responsibly. We continually challenge them to meet our business standards and to act in a fair and respectful way.

As a socially responsible organisation, we maintain practices which seek to ensure suppliers, contractors, customers and partners are treated fairly and respectfully.