Focus on ESG
As our conversation has made clear , Doncasters might be in the business of turning metals into motion , but it is also in the process of getting its own ball rolling – and that means an ethos of continuous improvement .
“ We are always looking at ways we can be better at what we do and how we do it ,” says Mike . “ It is a way of life at Doncasters ; everyone – from myself as CEO to a team member at entry-level – knows that each and every day we must do better . We are always looking out for our people and ways in which we can make their work lives better . In the end , the best endorsement a company can have is a workforce that would gladly recommend it to friends and family . Going forward , we want to work on creating an environment that fosters such a response .
“ Another concept that we have launched , and look to expand on in the future , is Environmental , Social , and Governance ( ESG ) reports ,” he concludes . “ We recently published our first one online , and it firmly lays out our ambition for the coming years . For instance , we have set ourselves a wealth of metrics : zero landfill , reducing our energy usage by ten percent , moving to a circular economy , and a more diverse and inclusive workforce – just to name a few . That is a big deal for us , and we look forward to making it become a reality .” ■
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