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Our Commitment
A message from our leadership team
At Surridge Sports, we recognise the fundamental responsibility to operate as a sustainable and ethical business, taking accountability for our impact on the planet and population. We continue to integrate ESG principles into our core business values and present this strategy enthused with a deep sense of responsibility, and eagerness to continue our transformative journey.
Our 3 Pillars of Action
Our strategy is built on three foundational pillars that guide our actions and decisions, ensuring a comprehensive approach to sustainability and corporate responsibility.
Recent Achievements
How we work
Our Core Values
Five principles shape how we work, build relationships and make responsible decisions.
Our commitments in detail
Three pillars.
One direction.
Explore how environmental responsibility, social value and transparent governance shape the choices we make today and the actions we are taking next.
01Planet
Environmental
Taking care of the planet
Sustainability is integral to our core values, and we are taking deliberate steps to minimise our environmental impact. Our commitment to sourcing eco-friendly materials, improving facility efficiency and reducing waste demonstrates our determination to contribute to a healthier planet.
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Energy
We are transitioning towards 100% renewable energy use across our operations by 2030. Energy efficiency remains an ongoing focus, with data-led audits informing our actions.
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Emissions
Reducing our carbon footprint is a key priority on our path to carbon neutrality. We track emissions annually and invest in low-impact technologies to drive measurable progress.
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Materials & Waste
We prioritise responsible material sourcing, durable design and circular practices that reduce waste.
03Leadership
Governance
Leading with purpose
Effective governance is also at the core of our operations. We firmly believe in responsible leadership and transparent decision-making, upholding the highest standards of integrity. Our governance framework ensures ethical business practices and sets a benchmark for corporate conduct within our industry.
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Anti-corruption
We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to corruption at every level of our operations. All employees undergo anti-corruption training as part of our wider ethical framework, and we hold ourselves accountable through regular compliance reviews and transparent reporting.
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Strategy, Policies and Practice
We regularly review our policies to ensure they reflect best practice and align with our long-term goals, including carbon neutrality and ethical operations across the value chain.
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Governance
Strong governance underpins our commitment to responsible leadership. We conduct internal audits twice annually to ensure compliance with UK legislation, uphold transparency in decision-making and drive continuous improvement across our organisation.
04Roadmap
Future Actions
Turning commitments into measurable action
- Install solar panels and procure 100% renewable electricity for our stores, offices, warehouses and electric delivery vehicles by 2030.
- Set science-based targets to reduce emissions by 50% by 2030, aligned with the Paris Agreement goals.
- Prioritise reduction initiatives that have the potential to contribute significantly to reductions.
- Offset remaining emissions to become a carbon-neutral organisation.
- Prioritise actions, including circularity measures, to prevent waste generation and manage significant impacts from waste generated.
- Set goals to increase employee volunteer hours by 10% and track the social impact of community programmes annually.
- Increase investment in training opportunities for the entire employee base.
- Assess and report all work-related hazards to our employees and apply the hierarchy of controls in order to eliminate hazards and minimise risks.
- Perform quarterly product safety reviews and testing to prevent 100% of potential issues.
- Continue to identify operations and suppliers considered to have significant risks for incidents of child labour and young workers exposed to hazardous conditions.
- Identify the risks and opportunities posed by climate change that have the potential to generate changes in operations, revenue or expenditure.
- Respond to 100% of stakeholder concerns within one month and pledge improvements.
- Develop a supplier code of conduct prohibiting bribery and corruption, and achieve sign-off from 100% of suppliers.
- Communicate and train our employees and governance body members on anti-corruption policies and procedures.
- Maintain a real-time register of all applicable UK laws and regulations.
- Report any instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations.
- Implement internal audits twice annually to verify UK legal compliance.
- Disclose governance practices in our annual report and allow shareholders to vote on governance issues.
Transparent by design
Reporting Our Progress
Define Reporting Goals
We will clearly articulate the purpose of our ESG reporting and align it with our organisational mission and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards.
Engage Stakeholders
We will recognise internal and external stakeholders and assign their roles and responsibilities in the reporting process.
Establish Reporting Guidelines
We will develop comprehensive reporting guidelines that cover the scope, data collection methods, reporting formats and reporting frequency.
Collect and Analyse Data
We will choose relevant ESG metrics aligned with our strategy and analyse the data for insights into our performance and progress.
Report and Improve
We will prepare ESG reports showcasing our achievements and contributions, validate data accuracy and continuously improve the reporting framework based on feedback and benchmarking.
Monitoring Our Successes
We will develop SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) action points.
We will feed these action points into our ESG strategy, outlining specific objectives, targets and initiatives. We will align these initiatives with our commitment to sustainability, social responsibility and ethical governance.
We will identify specific KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to measure and track our progress.
We will assess our performance, identify areas for improvement, make data-driven decisions and optimise our ESG outcomes.
We pledge to invest in
Innovation, Technology, Relationships, Experiences, Sustainability.
Surridge Sports' ESG vision encapsulates our dedication and determination to secure our legacy while paving the way for a more responsible and sustainable future. Our clients and stakeholders can have confidence that Surridge will act with the utmost priority on sustainability, community well-being and transparent governance.
02People
Social
Putting people first
Our commitment extends beyond our organisation to the communities we engage with. We understand that our success is intimately tied to their well-being, and this realisation has deepened our resolve to provide substantial social value.
Local Communities
We actively support the communities we operate in, investing in partnerships that promote youth sport, well-being and access.
Employment & Equal Opportunities
Equal opportunity is a cornerstone of our employment practices, and we continue to invest in training and development.
Occupational & Customer Health and Safety
We take a proactive approach to health and safety. Rigorous safety standards, regular risk assessments and a culture of care support legal compliance.
Forced or Compulsory Labour
We uphold human rights throughout our supply chain, with strict policies and supplier codes that prohibit forced or compulsory labour. Our sourcing practices are monitored and audited to ensure dignity, fairness and freedom for all workers involved.
Stakeholder Engagement
We believe progress is collective. That is why we maintain open, ongoing dialogue with customers, suppliers, employees and partners, ensuring all voices are heard as we shape a more sustainable future together.