Sustainability
RAS is dedicated to building a sustainable, equitable, healthy and diverse business community through a combination of innovative business practices and exemplary environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. This commitment guides every aspect of our business, including how we approach new projects, our operations, our collaboration with stakeholders, and how we report on progress.
Our ESG programme allows us to assess the impact of our operations on society, the environment and the global economy, and it helps us identify where we can make improvements. We go far beyond simple box-ticking, however, and have instead placed compliance at the heart of our business. We continually monitor performance and always act when it’s within our power to make a difference.
Our commitment to improving our social and environmental performance demonstrates our strong values-led culture. We are alert and responsive to the challenge of doing business responsibly and sustainably, and it is fundamental to our strategic objectives.
We believe that sustainability is not just a goal but an ongoing journey that requires accountability, innovation, and collaboration. By integrating ESG principles into our core decision-making, we ensure that every initiative we undertake reflects our dedication to creating positive change. From fostering inclusive growth and supporting local communities to minimising our environmental footprint, we approach every challenge with a mindset of stewardship. At RAS, sustainability is in the fabric of who we are, driving us to lead by example and inspire others to join us in building a better, more sustainable future.
Sustainable Business and the Environment
- To continuously reduce our environmental impacts in relation to our revenue. These are defined as the efficient use of natural resources, the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions and our performance in respect of the waste hierarchy.
- To help clients reduce environmental impacts arising from their own activities.
- To work with organisations who promote environmental impact reduction activities.
Sustainable Business and People
- To operate the business in accordance with a shared set of values.
- To enhance our diversity and flexibility through our policies, procedures, processes and systems..
- To build a strong learning organisation around quality and team competence.
Sustainable Business and Communities
- By influencing industry and business groups, becoming thought leaders and developing valuable and sustainable networks.
- To ensure best value from integrating our thoughts and efforts within our organisation and sharing resources and best practice.
- To develop our outreach profile and building sustainable streams of appropriate workers into our business by reaching out into all our communities in our search for the best talent.