Corporate Social Responsibility Policy

BKS Events recognise that their business activities have direct and indirect impacts on the communities and environment in which they operate. They endeavour to manage these in a responsible manner, believing that the sound and demonstrable performance in relationship to corporate social responsibility is a fundamental part of their business success.

BKS Events are committed to respecting the interests of all its stakeholders. These include employees, customers, business partners and the community. By integrating the following principles with the core business activities, they hope to not only provide a solid financial performance but also make a positive contribution to the wider community and environment in which they operate.

General Business Practices:
•    We conduct all business compliantly and in accordance with current legislation
•    We conduct all business in a fair and ethical manner
•    We ensure corruption does not exist in any form
•    We report CSR activities in an accountable and transparent manner

Employee Practices:
•    We promote equality and diversity
•    We provide a working environment that ensures the health and safety of employees
•    We offer relevant training to enable employees to fulfil their potential as part of our commitment to        continuous improvement
•    We respect the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining.

Community Engagement:
•    We offer suitable employment opportunities within the local communities in which we operate.
•    We help build safer communities in the areas we operate.
•    We provide assistance to a range of charitable causes and community initiatives.
•    We support and encourage all employees who volunteer and are engaged in community activities.

Environmental Performance:
•    We manage energy use to try and reduce consumption.
•    We measure and manage waste streams to increase recycling rates and reduce waste going to landfill.
•    We measure and manage water use to reduce consumption.
•    We report CSR activities in an accountable and transparent manner.

Supply Chain Management:
•    We work with suppliers to deliver the objectives of the policy throughout the supply chain.
•    We ensure the procurement strategy reflects the commitments outlined in this policy.

It is the responsibility of the Management Team to implement this policy. This policy is reviewed annually.