We encourage and support our people to generate positive social impact in their communities through volunteering and working in partnership with local charities. We are proud to be board members of Darlington Cares, a regional initiative dedicated to improving the community where we are headquartered. We delivered over 300 volunteering hours to help transform Stanhope Park, and we were honoured for this work with a Contribution to the Environment award.

We participate in the Darlington Employers Environment Partnership (DEEP). The steering committee for DEEP, chaired by our Head of ESG, champions the Darlington business community in achieving a just transition to net zero and reducing environmental impact.

We hosted an EV open day at our Darlington head office in collaboration with DEEP and Darlington Council, including a visit from the Mayor of Darlington. The event was a resounding success, with our experts providing valuable guidance on the latest electric vehicle options. Attendees left with a deeper understanding of the essential steps required to transition to electric vehicles in their fleets.