Ethos (noun): The disposition, character, or fundamental values peculiar to a specific person, people, culture, or movement.
This section of our website is designed to introduce you to the principles and policies that underpin the Hargreaves Services plc approach to how we conduct our business.
The Hargreaves Board of Directors has developed several principles which will apply in the company’s dealings with stakeholders and the wider community...
Safety, Health and the Environment
We have a proactive approach to Safety, Health and the Environment, and are committed to the highest practicable standards of safety and health management and the minimisation of adverse environmental impacts.
Please use the links on the left of this page to examine our policies in detail.
A summary document showing SHE Accreditations across group sites is available as a PDF document here. This document will be periodically updated to reflect changes in accreditations status.
Human Resources
Our employment policies are non-discriminatory, complying with all current legislation to engender equal opportunity, irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation or nationality. Harassment is not tolerated.
Ethical Standards
Hargreaves Services plc is committed to conducting our business with honesty and integrity, and we expect all staff to maintain high standards. However, things can go wrong from time to time, so we have added to our already robust reporting systems by creating a whistleblowing policy. Please use the link on the left of this page to view the full policy document.
Compliance with Laws
Hargreaves Services plc has systems in place designed to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, and conformity with all relevant codes of business practice.
Competition
Hargreaves Services plc aims to win business in a differentiated high value manner but we do not employ unfair trading methods and we do not condone any activity which might in any way unfairly restrict the level of competition expected by our customers. Please click here to view or download the Hargreaves Services plc Group Competition Law Policy Statement (PDF format)
Conflicts of Interest
Our employees are expected to ensure that their personal interests do not at any time conflict with those of Hargreaves Services plc. Employees who are shareholders are advised of – and comply with – share trading codes.
Politics
Hargreaves Services plc does not make political donations.
