Corporate and Social Responsibility
Ashcourt Rowan Asset Management Limited (ARAM), Ashcourt Rowan Administration Limited (ARAL), Ashcourt Rowan Financial Planning Limited (ARFP) are members of Syndicate Asset Management Plc and are committed to Syndicate Asset Management Plc's group policies on corporate and social responsibility.
The Group is committed to conducting its business in a socially responsible manner and to respect the needs of employees, investors, customers, suppliers, regulators and other stakeholders. The Group is also committed to being a responsible employer and to promoting values, standards and policies designed to assist our staff in their conduct and business relationships.
Environment
The most significant impact on the environment resulting from the Group's activities is the emission of greenhouse gases as a result of running the Group's offices, associated travel and the recycling of waste. The Group is committed to minimizing the amount of air travel that its employees undertake and to recycling as much of the Group's waste as possible.
Employees
We need to plan carefully for the success and future growth of our business. Key to this strategy is our ability to recruit and retain high quality staff. We believe that the diverse nature of the Group combined with the ability for fund managers to substantially grow their own businesses, will continue to be an attractive proposition to employees and our clients.
Employee involvement
The Group recognises the value of communication with employees at all levels, particularly as its offices are located across the UK. There is a Group employee handbook and set of policies and these are also accessible on the Group Intranet. Various cross-company committees are formed for a variety of projects and visits to the various office locations are encouraged.
Equal Opportunities and Diversity
The Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equal opportunities in its employment and recruitment practices. The Group's Equal Opportunities Policy ensures that no potential or existing employee or worker receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of their sex, race, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, disability or age, or on grounds of their trade union membership/non-membership, or on the grounds that they have taken or propose to take maternity, paternity, adoption or parental leave, or that they have made a request to work flexible working hours.
The Equal Opportunities Policy applies to all workers and the Group also aims to encourage co-operation from consultants, contractors, suppliers and others engaged by the Group.
Training and development
The Group places great emphasis on the training and development of all members of staff. There is a Group Performance Review System used across the Group and this includes a development plan that can be tailored for each employee.
Health and safety
The Group has a health and safety policy which is also approved by the subsidiary boards and owned by the subsidiary Chief Executive Officers. However, all managers have a responsibility to ensure that a healthy and safe working environment is in place for all employees. As the employees work in office environments, there are no significant areas of risk on which to report.