P.L. Blake Ltd. – Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy

Date: July 2025

1. Introduction

As a business, P.L. Blake Ltd. (hereafter PLB) is committed to championing more sustainable and responsible business practices—both in its daily operations and as an overarching business strategy.

PLB’s CSR policy aims to be comprehensive in its approach by incorporating social, economic, and environmental matters, in line with the Triple Bottom Line model1. As a growing business, PLB acknowledges its responsibility to safeguard its staff, supply chain, environment, and the wider community.

This document demonstrates PLB’s commitment to ethical and sustainable practices among its suppliers and partners. Where PLB does not have direct control over staff or sites, the company will collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment with this policy.

2. Scope

This policy applies to:

  • All PLB employees and contractors

  • All PLB office spaces, warehouses, and field-based activities

3. Governance

PLB’s Sustainability Committee, established in August 2024, oversees the implementation of CSR strategies, tracks progress, and reviews their success. The committee meets monthly to report on actions taken to meet the goals set out in Section 4.

Sustainability Committee Members

  • Katie Baker – Managing Director

  • Emily Calton – Operations Co-ordinator

  • Emily Hung – 3D Designer

  • Clifford Irving – Production Manager

  • Daniel Irving – Production Prototyping

  • Ashley Martin – Operations Assistant

  • Ali Raza – Finance Assistant

  • Mel Thomas – Senior Account Manager

  • Megan Tucker – Operations Assistant

4. Key Pillars of CSR

In alignment with Carroll’s CSR Framework2, PLB’s CSR efforts are organized into five key pillars:

A. Philanthropic Responsibility

  • Provide volunteering time for all staff to support local initiatives

  • Donate to charities aligned with PLB’s mission

B. Ethical Responsibility

  • Treat all staff, clients, and suppliers with respect and dignity

  • Promote fair labour conditions across all departments and the supply chain

  • Encourage employee feedback on workplace culture

C. Legal Responsibility

  • Ensure health and safety obligations are actively monitored and upheld

  • Maintain strict compliance with GDPR and data protection regulations

  • Adhere to HR and employment law requirements

D. Economic Responsibility

  • Invest in staff development through training and resources

  • Deliver long-term value to clients and avoid unnecessary upselling

E. Environmental Responsibility

  • Improve recycling infrastructure across office and warehouse locations

  • Move towards paperless compliance to reduce waste

  • Reduce CO₂ emission intensity across all areas of the business3

5. Future Plans

PLB is committed to continual improvement. As the Sustainability Committee gathers more data and conducts impact assessments, CSR policies will be reviewed and updated annually.

6. Approval and Ownership

This policy was approved by the Sustainability Committee on July 14, 2025.

Ownership: The Sustainability Committee
Contact: For questions regarding this policy, please email hello@theplbgroup.co.uk with “CSR” in the subject line.