Responsible Business
As part of our continued growth and maturity as a firm, we have written our first Responsible Business report. This report highlights how we are integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into our strategy and everyday operations to ensure we have a long-lasting positive impact on people and the planet.
Read our Responsible Business report
Download the 2023/2024 Responsible Business report.
Our approach to Responsible Business
At Longmores people have always been at the heart of everything we do; the firm has thrived for over 200 years because of the relationship between our loyal clients and our exceptional team. We have a proud history of supporting our people and their professional and personal development and of supporting our community through various charitable and social responsibility initiatives.
Now, in a rapidly changing world, the sustainability of our planet has become equally as important to us. As a responsible and forward-thinking firm we are dedicated to minimising our environmental impact. As part of this we undertook a comprehensive review of our carbon footprint.
We have also reviewed our governance to ensure that not only are we compliant but that we uphold the highest standards in governance, risk, legal and compliance issues.
This report represents the start we have made and the steps we will take in integrating ESG considerations to every aspect of our daily life from how we manage our resources to how we engage with our clients, colleagues and community.
As we move forward we will continue to refine and expand our ESG strategies setting ambitious goals and transparently reporting on our progress.
We are excited to share our journey with you and look forward to working together to build a more sustainable future.
Recent highlights
Reflecting on the start we made to our ESG journey through 2023 into 2024, we have made the following progress:
| Environmental | Social | Governance |
|---|---|---|
| Calculated our Scope 1 & 2 carbon baseline |
Donated to 8 different local and national charities |
Achieved reaccreditation for Cyber Essentials Plus Certification |
| Started a programme of supplier reviews to switch to greener products and services |
Launched 2 new staff benefits |
Paid a 5% bonus to all staff |
| Engaged a building consultant who specialises in low carbon solutions |
Published our annual employee diversity data |
Integrated ESG risks into our standard risk register |
Our vision for the future
Longmores is dedicated to integrating ESG principles into our business operations to create a positive impact on society and the environment. We aim for continuous improvement of our practices and to lead by example.
We remain committed to our core values of being open and honest, working together, valuing people and taking pride in what we do.
Now we are also striving for a more sustainable and equitable future.
