Social Value

At Farrans we never lose sight of the big picture.

We recognise our ability to have a positive and long-lasting societal impact through the delivery of Social Value by bringing economic, social and environmental benefits to the communities in which we operate.

Economic. Social. Environmental.

Our mission is to make a genuine difference. Our business is a part of society; we impact society and society impacts us. This creates a great opportunity for us to take action on social issues and tackle inequality.

Our social responsibility relates to the human aspect of our business and extends to our entire community, our employees, supply chain, customers and the wider society.

We have undergone a materiality study to identify the 4 key areas that impact us as a business.

• Employees – Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Wellbeing
• Economic Growth – Creating social value and investment in local communities
• Social Value – Creating connections with local communities through outreach, volunteering and donations
• Supply Chain & Ethical Procurement – Protecting Human Rights, Modern Slavery and Fair Pay.

We are committed to safeguarding human rights and embedding responsible business conduct at each level of our business. Our approach extends to collaborating with our suppliers to ensure the goods and services we buy are responsibly sourced.

Our Employees

We aim to be an ‘Employer of Choice’ through our commitment to staff welfare, protection, professional development and training. We:

• Provide everyone with equal access to opportunities and resources
• Embrace people’s differences, such as their backgrounds, values, beliefs, abilities, and identities
• Welcome and treat people with different backgrounds equally and with respect
• Have a business wide approach to employee wellbeing, promoting exercise, nutrition, financial advice and mental health. 

Supporting Economic Prosperity

We:

• Provide work opportunities for small, medium, micro-sized businesses and social enterprises
• Procure goods and services locally where possible
• Partner with charities and social enterprises to tackle key social priorities.

Community Wellbeing

To creating healthier, safer more resilient communities we:

• Promote local skills and employment of under-represented groups
• Enable local people to obtain the skills needed to access employment
• Support communities by providing employer supported volunteering
• Provide education outreach and charitable support.

Sustainable Supply Chain & Ethical Procurement

We:

• Influence and support our entire supply chain in delivering social value
• Procure from ethical sources and require that our supply chain comply with relevant legal requirements to meet industry guidelines
• Tackle Modern Slavery through third party partnerships to create a robust framework of controls to assess and manage risks.