CSR policy statement

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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
• Sustainable Procurement
• Employment policies including Equal Opportunities; Fraud and Whistle-blowing
• Quality Assurance, Environmental, Health and Safety
• Business Continuity

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 who chairs the group. This group meets on a quarterly basis to review the progress of objectives and to ensure that all aims remain relevant and are being effectively and appropriately implemented.