Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Statement

At Homecare1st, we believe that good care goes hand in hand with good values. Strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices are essential to delivering high-quality support and creating long-term, positive impact for the people we care for, our team, and our wider community. 

Environmental Responsibility

We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint and doing our bit to protect the planet. We aim to operate sustainably by:

• Reducing waste and using resources responsibly
• Choosing more energy-efficient tools and working practices
• Staying compliant with environmental regulations and looking for ways to improve wherever we can

Social Commitment

People are at the heart of Homecare1st. We work hard to create a caring, inclusive, and respectful culture, for both our staff and the people we support. Our priorities include:

• Promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion across our team
• Supporting staff wellbeing, development, and fair pay
• Safeguarding vulnerable people and upholding dignity in everything we do
• Voluntarily publishing our Modern Slavery Statement and Gender Pay Gap Statement to show our commitment to transparency

Governance and Ethics

We’re serious about doing things right, with clear policies, responsible leadership, and a strong sense of ethics. Our governance approach includes:

• Ensuring legal and regulatory compliance across all services
• Embedding ethical decision-making and accountability at every level
• Considering ESG factors in how we plan, grow, and improve