Environmental, Social & Governance Policy

Published: March 2025
Review Date:March 2026

1. Purpose

At Navy Professional Ltd, we are committed to leading the professional beauty and wellness sector with integrity, responsibility, and care. Our ESG policy reflects our dedication to sustainable practices, social impact, and transparent governance, aligned with global frameworks such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), and ISO standards.

2. Environmental Responsibility

Goal: Minimise our environmental impact and support the rewilding of beauty and wellness.

Commitments:

  • Sustainable Materials: Prioritise recyclable, refillable, and responsibly sourced packaging for all products.

  • Carbon Reduction: Reduce carbon emissions through local sourcing, efficient logistics, and future participation in verified carbon offsetting programs.

  • Waste Reduction: Implement circular economy principles (e.g. reuse, recycle, repurpose) across operations and customer-facing initiatives.

  • Product Lifecycle: Offer products that are durable, reusable, and designed for long-term use, minimising professional waste.

Aligned SDGs: 12 (Responsible Consumption), 13 (Climate Action), 15 (Life on Land)

3. Social Impact

Goal: Empower our team, customers, and industry peers while actively supporting community wellbeing.

Commitments:

  • Fair Employment: Ensure inclusive hiring, living wages, and career development for all employees.

  • Health & Safety: Maintain safe and positive working environments across HQ, farm events, and partner salons.

  • Community Engagement: Support mental health, education, and female entrepreneurship through initiatives and partnerships.

  • Industry Standards: Champion regulated beauty practices via Salon Rated and educational advocacy.

Aligned SDGs: 3 (Good Health), 5 (Gender Equality), 8 (Decent Work), 10 (Reduced Inequality)

4. Governance & Ethics

Goal: Operate with transparency, integrity, and accountability at all levels of our business.

Commitments:

  • Ethical Leadership: Maintain a diverse and qualified leadership team, with ESG performance tied to strategic decisions.

  • Transparency: Publish annual ESG performance summaries, including achievements, challenges, and next steps.

  • Responsible Partnerships: Vet suppliers and collaborators for alignment with our values, prioritising UK-based and ethical businesses.

  • Data Privacy: Uphold GDPR and data security practices for customer and employee data.

Aligned SDGs: 9 (Industry Innovation), 16 (Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions), 17 (Partnerships)

5. Governance & Review

This ESG policy is owned by the leadership team and reviewed annually to ensure relevance, progress, and accountability. Progress will be reported via annual ESG highlights and communicated transparently with stakeholders.

Contact for ESG Queries:
assistant@navyprofessional.com