JERSEY CONFERENCE BUREAU CSR PROGRAMME
The Jersey Conference Bureau considers that corporate social responsibility and effective corporate governance are important components of its business. The Jersey Conference Bureau operates a CSR programme, and through this are dedicated to three main areas of responsibility. First, being aware of the health and safety of employees and customers. Second, respecting financial, social and ethical issues in the company, as well as in the community. And third, reducing our negative impact on the environment.
The Jersey Conference Bureau considers there are aspects of corporate social responsibility which have particular implications for the events sector as a whole and these are taken into account in the conduct of its business.
Employees
We shall educate and facilitate for our employees to make a conscious decision in favour of environmental and social issues in their private and business lives.
Suppliers
We shall strive to purchase products that have a reduced environmental impact during their life cycle, from suppliers that demonstrate environmental and social responsibility.
Environment
We shall do our utmost to ensure that our business is environmentally sustainable, and that we continuously improve performance in the areas of energy, water, chemicals and resource consumption, and waste generation. The Bureau seeks to reduce the impact of paper usage by recycling and by the increasing use of online transmissions and electronic data collection.
Customers
We shall inform and make it easy for our customers and partners to participate in CSR related activities at any of our events or within the Island.
Community
We shall take an active role in the responsible business community enthusiastically taking the lead within Jersey’s event sector, and contribute to the local communities where we operate.
Venue Providers
We shall work together with venue providers to find innovative solutions that satisfy our economic, environmental and social objectives.
Authorities
We require our staff and operations to abide by local and international legislation, especially regarding labour laws, health and safety, human rights and the environment.
Review
We endeavour to systematically review our CSR programme and our activities.
Hamish Reid General Manager Updated: January 2011