At Saffery, being a responsible business means thinking long term about the impact we have on our people, clients, communities and the environment. Our purpose is to support opportunity and enable success, and we believe that responsible business is fundamental to how we achieve that.
Responsible business is not a standalone programme or initiative. It’s embedded in how we work, how we support one another, how we contribute to the communities around us and, importantly, how we deliver value for clients. As we continue to grow and evolve, responsible business remains central to our culture, decision-making and long-term strategy.
Responsible Business Report 2025
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Supporting clients through change
One of the most meaningful ways we create positive impact is through the support we provide to clients. As expectations around sustainability, governance, transparency and long-term value continue to evolve, we help organisations navigate change with confidence and clarity.
Through our services and specialist expertise, we support businesses, charities, entrepreneurs and private clients in making informed decisions, managing risk, identifying opportunities and building resilience for the future. Our approach combines technical excellence with trusted relationships and a deep understanding of our clients’ ambitions and challenges.
Supporting our people
Our people are at the heart of our business. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong, can develop their potential and is supported to thrive.
Through initiatives such as our People Networks, inclusive leadership programmes and the Saffery Academy, we continue to invest in learning, development and wellbeing. We believe that diverse perspectives, different experiences and a strong sense of belonging help us build a better business for our people and our clients.
Supporting communities
Through our social impact strategy, Helping Build Sustainable Futures, we bring together volunteering, charity partnerships and community engagement to make a positive difference in the places where we live and work.
Our colleagues support a wide range of causes through fundraising, volunteering and skills-based initiatives, helping build stronger communities, improve social inclusion and mobility, and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Sustainability and climate
At Saffery, we recognise our responsibility to respond to climate change by reducing emissions across our operations and value chain and we have set net zero targets to provide a clear, measurable pathway for reducing our environmental impact, making more informed decisions across the firm, and focusing our efforts on the practical changes needed to reduce our emissions.
Our dedicated Natural Capital and Sustainability and ESG teams work with businesses and organisations to respond to evolving reporting expectations, improve the quality of climate, carbon and nature data, assess environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks and opportunities, and make better informed decisions about long-term value and resilience.
Our approach
Our responsible business activity is guided by the issues that matter most to our stakeholders and is underpinned by strong governance, clear accountability and a commitment to continuous improvement.
As our responsible business journey continues to evolve, we remain focused on creating lasting value for our people, clients, communities and the environment, while ensuring we operate responsibly, transparently and with integrity in everything we do.
Our Code of Conduct
Our Code of Conduct outlines our core shared values, principles and behaviours that underpin everything that we do as a firm, including how we conduct business. We expect all staff and partners to align with our Code of Conduct as part of the firm’s adherence to professional standards, ethics, laws and regulations.