Our social goals
- Maintain the highest standards of health, safety and employee wellbeing.
- Increase access to training, professional development and career progression.
- Encourage greater employee engagement through regular communication and collaboration.
- Support local employment opportunities and invest in future talent.
- Foster an inclusive workplace built on respect, integrity and continuous improvement.
Our progress
- Maintain recognised industry accreditations, including ISO 45001, CHAS, SafeContractor, FORS and UVDB, alongside client-specific health and safety approvals.
- Invest in ongoing employee training, professional development and career progression.
- Support local recruitment through community engagement and employment campaigns.
- Maintain a comprehensive employee handbook setting out company values, policies and reporting procedures.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning, collaboration and workplace wellbeing.
Governance and ethics
Strong governance is the foundation of a resilient, sustainable business. At Ede's, Environmental, Social and Governance principles are embedded across our operations, so we act with integrity, manage risk responsibly and keep improving how we work, supported by transparent reporting and recognised management systems. This sits alongside our environmental commitments.
Our governance goals
- Embed ESG principles throughout every area of the business.
- Measure and report ESG performance using recognised external frameworks.
- Maintain regular business risk, compliance and management system audits.
- Strengthen ethical business practices and responsible supply chain management.
- Promote ESG objectives and progress across the organisation.
Our governance progress
- Maintain accredited management systems including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, SafeContractor, FORS and UVDB.
- Operate a zero-tolerance approach to bribery, corruption and unethical business practices.
- Maintain robust HR policies aligned with UK employment legislation.
- Ensure compliance with GDPR and all applicable data protection legislation.
- Strengthen our governance framework through regular policy reviews, internal audits and continual improvement.
Read more about our environmental commitments, or contact our team.
