Making an impact that matters in our community

Corporate Governance

Our reputation at ESW is paramount to everything we do and has been built on a foundation of trust and the highest ethical standards. We continuously pursue and build an organisational culture on the foundation of fair and honest actions and decision making that promotes a transparent workplace and respect for our employees, partners, customers, shareholders and stakeholders. To further this objective, we are sharing some information that demonstrates this commitment.

Code of Ethics

As leaders and employees of ESW we are individually and collectively responsible for safeguarding our company’s reputation and delivering our services in a transparent and ethical manner. We continuously pursue and build an organisational culture on the foundation of fair and honest actions and decision-making that promotes dignity for our employees, retailers, shoppers, suppliers, shareholders and other stakeholders.

READ OUR CODE OF ETHICS

WE ARE PLEASED TO BE A MEMBER OF BUSINESS IN THE COMMUNITY IRELAND (BITCI)

BITCI are the leading advisers on Sustainability and CSR in Ireland, with a mission is to inspire and enable businesses to bring about a sustainable, low carbon economy and a more inclusive society where everyone thrives.

esw Commitment to Anti-Bribery

ESW considers that bribery and corruption have a detrimental impact on business, communities and undermines good governance. ESW has a zero- tolerance approach to acts of bribery and corruption by any of our employees or by business partners working on our behalf including agents and contractors.

These standards extend to all third parties dealing with ESW.

Read our Anti-Corruption Statement here

Speak-up @ ESW

At ESW, we recognise the importance of promoting an open culture, in which we can raise concerns about potential workplace misconduct or any concern where someone believes that a legal or ethical violation has or is occurring, in an open and transparent manner, without the fear of retaliation.

ESW does not tolerate any form of retaliation, and should you raise a concern in good faith you will be treated with respect and afforded the protection of relevant legislation.

Concerns can be raised by contacting HR, our Chief Risk & Sustainability Officer, our General Counsel or raised through our Speak Up at ESW Hotline here.

Read our Anti-Retaliation Statement here.

Corporate social responsibility at esw

Charitable Support

ESW does more than make donations. We have a culture of people helping people and are committed to building relationships with our chosen charities and creating a spirit of active engagement between our company and organisations we support.

Community support

At ESW, we encourage staff to get involved and make a real impact on the local community. Staff representing a range of interests across the company share ideas on our engagement and give back to the locality through a variety of grass roots initiatives.

Environment

In a world of finite resources, it has never been as important for businesses to evolve, to ensure they become sustainably competitive. We continually seek to improve the way we do business, to have a better and more positive influence on the environment we all share.

Ethics and Social Responsibility

ESW is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and corporate governance practices in order to maintain excellence in its daily operations, and to promote confidence in our governance systems.

Our
commitment
in action

Removal of plastic cups & replacement with reusable cups

SVP Christmas

School initiative

Quiz – Simon Community

Trick/Treat for Temple Street

To read ESW’s UK Tax Strategy, please click here