ALRA Ethical Policy

At ALRA our ethical and environmental policy is for the benefit of staff, students and the wider community.

We try to ensure this policy is applied in all areas of our operations. We will never knowingly act for nor do business with companies or individuals whose practices conflict with this direction.

ECOLOGICAL IMPACT

Carbon Footprint

ALRA has cut paper systems wherever possible such as:

• Payslips-now sent electronically
• Prospectus-electronic version on website, we do not produce glossy bin fodder!
• Applications are online and paperless

We recycle:

• Paper
• Cans
• Plastics

We will not do business with any business whose core activity contributes to:

• Global climate change, through the extraction or production of fossil fuels
• The manufacture of chemicals which are persistent in the environment and linked to long term health concerns
• The unsustainable harvest of natural resources, including timber and fish

Furthermore, we will seek to support companies involved in:

• Recycling and sustainable waste management
• Renewable energy and energy efficiency
• Sustainable natural products and services, including timber and organic produce
• The pursuit of ecological sustainability

ANIMAL WELFARE

We will not do business with any business involved in:

• Animal testing
• Blood sports
• The fur trade

HUMAN RIGHTS

We will not do business with:

• Any business which fails to uphold basic human rights within its sphere of influence.
• Any business whose links to an oppressive regime are a continuing cause for concern.

MILITARY WEAPONS

We will not do business with any company involved in the manufacture or design of weapons,instruments of warfare or torture, or that derives significant revenue fromweapons-related products or services.

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

We will not do business with any company that has a poor record of employee relations in the areas of health and safety, labour practices, employee benefits, or employment equity.

We will be a fair and equitable employer and will actively strive to be supportive in employee relations.

GLOBAL TRADE

We will not do business with:

• Any business with irresponsible marketing practices in developing countries.

We will seek to support businesses which take a responsible position with regard to:

• Fair trade
• Labour rights in their own operations and through their supply chains in developing countries.

SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

We will seek to support charities and the broad range of organisations which make up the Social Enterprise, widening participation, theatre & educational sectors.