At Doncasters we recognise the need to conserve resources for a cleaner environment so that our needs and those of future generations can be met.

Not only does reducing the amount of energy we consume and becoming better at recycling materials help to preserve the environment, but it is evident that companies with strong or improving ESG metrics tend to outperform those with poor or declining standards.

With this in mind, we are pleased to present our ESG report for the year 2023, highlighting our ongoing commitments in this area. 

Throughout the past year, we’ve continued to embed ESG considerations into our overall business strategy. We recognise that our investors and partners are keen to understand how we respond to broader economic trends, how we assess ESG-related risks and opportunities, and how we position ourselves for sustained success. 

We also appreciate the significance of fostering an ESG-focused culture within our workplaces. Doing so not only enhances employee productivity and wellbeing, but also strengthens our appeal as an employer of choice, helping us attract and retain talent. 

We’ve continued to align ourselves with various international and regulatory frameworks. This strategic alignment allows us to make more consistent, comparable, and responsible decisions across our operations. 

As we are a significant energy consumer, we are focused on reducing our energy consumption. In 2023 we achieved a 4% global reduction in tonnes (t) of carbon dioxide (CO2) in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions relative to output. 

We remain committed to a further reduction of at least 2.5% in 2024. Furthermore, we are on track to meet our ambitious EU goal of zero waste to landfill by the close of 2024. 

At the heart of our endeavours are our people. We strive to cultivate a work environment that is innovative, productive, and enjoyable, while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all our employees. 

To recognise and reward outstanding contributions and exemplification of our core values – Excellence, Commitment, Integrity, and Teamwork – we have introduced further talent programmes including one specifically for First Time Leaders. We also offer vital wellbeing guidance around finance, mental, physical and social health. 

Our people are now more connected than ever thanks to our new multilingual all-reaching communications platform, The Connection, capable of uniting our 3,000 employees around the world. 

Our sites’ support for local communities has continued globally as we foster goodwill, strengthen social ties, and contribute to a sustainable and thriving business environment. 

In 2023 we also introduced a more targeted employee engagement survey giving us greater insight into the needs and wishes of our people. We are putting in place action plans to further improve their working lives at Doncasters. 

Recognising the pivotal role of governance, risk management, and compliance, we continued to enhance our compliance framework in 2023. 

Our efforts included a heightened focus on IT security, defining the scope of authority of our internal audit function, and committing to increased resources, as well as extending our compliance training programme to address emerging risks. 

Mike Quinn
Chief Executive Officer, Doncasters