CSR policy statement

John Laing is engaged in the investment in, funding, management and operation of projects in transport and community infrastructure. This policy statement applies to all spheres of operations and to those wholly owned subsidiaries within the Group. Where the Group has a minority interest in operations we will use our influence to ensure that the relevant operation adopts compatible policies.

John Laing recognises both the business imperative and the moral obligation to carry out our activities in a socially responsible and environmentally sustainable manner. Building on our long history of social awareness and charitable work the Group aim is to contribute to a sustainable future through:

Our staff – who will be trained and developed in roles providing fulfilling employment whilst maintaining a culture which encourages an enjoyable life-work balance.

Our clients and investors - who we will listen to in order that we can deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that exceed expectations.

Our supply chain – who we will collaborate with to develop long term partnerships based on fair procurement methods, where long term reward is our objective and not adversarial relationships

Environmental awareness – we will promote solutions that minimise all forms of resource consumption, with a consistent goal of reducing the carbon footprint of our assets and the protection of natural supplies.

Our role in the community – we will recognise the environmental, social and economic needs of the communities we work in and involve them in suitable initiatives that utilise our skills, time and financial support.

Our product and services – we will develop assets using sustainable, safe methods of work and continue to operate them for the full concession duration striving to continuously improve our service for the benefit of all stakeholders.

This policy is available to all interested parties and regularly reviewed to ensure it remains relevant to our business it is supported by specific policies:

Energy and Water Usage, Waste, Materials Usage, Natural Environment
Community
Supply Chain
Employment policies including Equal Opportunities; Fraud and Whistle-blowing
Quality Assurance, Environmental, Health and Safety
Business Continuity Plans

Each of these specific policies contains detailed objectives which are communicated, internally, to our employees with the intent that individuals are made aware of their CSR responsibilities in the workplace. The objectives will be embedded in each company five-year implementation plan.

To demonstrate John Laing Group’s commitment to this Policy, the Company’s Executive Board have set up a Corporate Social Responsibility workgroup comprising senior Executives from within the business, including the Chief Executive. This forum meets on a quarterly basis to ensure that all aims remain relevant and are being effectively and appropriately implemented.

Document title	Date posted	Size
May Day Pledges	May, 2008	0.04MB
Natural Environment Policy	December, 2007	0.03MB
Human Rights Policy	December, 2007	0.03MB
Materials Policy	December, 2007	0.03MB
Energy Water Policy	December, 2007	0.03MB
Community Policy	December, 2007	0.03MB
Supplier Policy	December, 2007	0.03MB
Waste Policy	December, 2007	0.03MB
Business Continuity Management	December, 2007	0.03MB
Quality Policy	October, 2006	0.03MB
Health and Safety Policy	September, 2007	0.02MB
Environmental Policy Statement	October, 2006	0.02MB
Fraud Policy	September, 2005	0.05MB
Equal Opportunities and Fair Treatment Policy	October, 2007	0.05MB
Paternity Policy	October, 2007	0.03MB
Maternity Policy	October, 2007	0.04MB
Parental Leave Policy	October, 2007	0.03MB
Risk Management	November, 2007	0.04MB
Policy of Ethical Conduct	November, 2007	0.02MB
CSR Section of JL 2006 Annual Report	September, 2007	0.09MB