Responsible business foundations
Strong governance and inspiring leadership ensure that we continue to operate as a highly responsible business. We are committed to building best-in‑class governance, led by a talented group of leaders. By governing our company responsibly, we can deliver business success while ensuring sustainable outcomes for our key stakeholders, the environment and society.
Responsible business team
We have a central team reporting to the GLTM that coordinates and facilitates our ESG activity by monitoring progress and performance, and providing knowledge and expertise to support the delivery of our Responsible Business Framework in every country where we have a presence. In 2024, we strengthened this central team, with additional expertise in sustainability and ESG reporting.
Responsible business ambassadors
Our in-country leadership teams are responsible for their own individual responsible business performances, and how this contributes to the overall objectives of Belron’s Responsible Business Framework. A network of Responsible Business Ambassadors, environmental reporters, and in-country subject matter experts and teams support their responsible business agenda locally. In markets such as Denmark, France, Germany, Spain, Canada, Netherlands, New Zealand and the UK we have dedicated responsible business and sustainability specialists.
Governance programme
Our governance programme focuses on how we manage key enterprise risks, helping increase the maturity of our control environment, and protecting the company with relevant insurance policies. It also includes operating a robust and fit‑for-purpose internal audit function.
Leadership
At the heart of our business lies a commitment to strong, inspiring leadership. Our leaders help nurture our distinct culture and support our commitment to doing business responsibly. In 2024, we continued our commitment to growing, developing and promoting our people internally, recognising and rewarding the talent within our organisation. Promoting from within helps us develop a culture of growth and opportunity, and leverages the exceptional knowledge and experience that is present in our business.
Code of Conduct
Belron’s ‘Code of Conduct, Our Way of Working’ document, outlines the expected behaviours for all employees. It promotes our organisational values and ethical standards, guiding daily decisions and clarifying workplace expectations. It also sets out what employees should expect from Belron, and what they should do if they see something which isn’t right.
Reporting
We continue to develop our reporting to fulfil mandatory requirements for ESG reporting and to meet the needs of our stakeholders, ensuring transparent and robust reporting of all our responsible business activities. This included contributing to the EU CSRD reporting for the D’Ieteren Group; publication by Belron International of its statement in response to the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and continued participation in the UN Global Compact Ten Principles of Responsible Business.
We’re proud that many of our businesses use the EcoVadis sustainability ratings to track their performance in areas such as labour practices and human rights, environment, sustainable procurement and business ethics. Currently, eleven of our businesses have achieved a Gold medal rating and one has achieved the top rating of Platinum.
To read more about this and many other topics please read our Responsible Business Report 2024.
Our Responsible Business Framework summarises our ambitions for doing the right thing
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