We are committed to upholding the principles of corporate and social responsibility (CSR), prioritising business practice that incorporates an ethical and responsible approach. We proactively support market access for new entrants seeking involvement and engagement through our business, network and Partners. In support of the SDGs and alongside its other SRA-related actions, the Group has continued its commitment as a Patron of The Prince’s Trust and its Mosaic Programme, as well as Centre Point, and has continued its support of The Lost Food Project in Malaysia. We are also a corporate sponsor of the Women in Islamic and Ethical Finance Forum and a Gold Sponsor of the Kent Exiles Women’s American Football team.

Plan A and Trees for Cities are our strategic partners in our environmental initiative. Green B-Corp, Plan A calculates our carbon footprint and designs a bespoke decarbonisation action plan focused on decreasing the footprint and setting goals based on the Science Based Targets initiative. Plan A’s methodology is certified by TUV Rheinland and the annual report is validated under the requirements of this certification. Trees for Cities, DDCAP’s environmental charity partner, will offset the carbon footprint identified by Plan A in accordance with a strict protocol that revolves around 6 core principles of ISO 14064.2. After the planting season is completed an independent third party verifies and validates the offset in alignment with ISO 14064.3