Our Vision
As a leading supplier of Digital Technology Resourcing and Project Solutions, LA International believes that our Corporate & Social Responsibility (CSR) provides the building blocks to fulfil all the elements of everyday business and also enables our staff, clients and candidates to achieve a sustainable position for the benefit of the environment and community as a whole.
LA International aims to be a good corporate citizen in all that it does. LA International’s Board of Directors have the overall responsibility for our CSR strategy and for implementing this policy as a means of achieving a sustainable business model to benefit our shareholders, employees, customers, candidates and suppliers along with the community as a whole.
Our Business Values
We are committed to achieving our business goals in an open, honest, ethical and principled way. Doing business with integrity is embedded in our culture and we strive to do the right thing.
We will:
- support the United Nations Global Compact, a voluntary corporate responsibility initiative intended to protect human rights, encourage fair and non-discriminatory employment practices, promote the care of the environment and eliminate corruption; and
- strive to do business with customers, suppliers and stakeholders who operate ethically and align with our values of inclusion and diversity.
Our strategy
We believe that having a clear and focused CSR strategy with clear aims and objectives has real benefits for our organisation.
We rely on having a healthy, diverse and talented workforce and seek to recruit and retain the best people. We must also ensure we are known for offering a high level of service to our customers. We aim, therefore, for our business to reflect the environmental and social issues that are important to our staff and our customers, as well as other relevant stakeholders. We also acknowledge that, for long-term commercial success, we rely to an extent on the health of the environment and the economic strength of our local community.
By putting CSR into practice, we are committed, wherever possible, to:
- having high standards of governance and risk management within our business;
- conducting ourselves responsibly and in an ethical manner;
- creating a positive and supportive working environment;
- having an active role in supporting local communities;
- improving service levels to customers;
- acting fairly in our dealings with suppliers and other third parties;
- minimising the impact on our environment.
Our Workplace
LA International is an enjoyable place to work and a difficult place to leave.
We recognise that our staff are our most important resource. We actively seek to offer our staff a positive and healthy working environment and ensure that they have rewarding careers and job satisfaction.
The management team at LA International instils a spirit of total professionalism throughout the company at all times.
We actively promote respect between our staff members in their dealings with each other and with customers and other third parties.
We aim to provide an environment for our staff that encourages them to work efficiently, ethically and with a high level of creativity and productivity.
We encourage and reward loyalty, enthusiasm and the ability to encourage these attributes in others.
Our Code of Ethics
Our Code of ethics aims to help employees understand and follow the basic ethics and compliance rules that apply to their roles. It embodies our identity and approach to business. It serves as the foundation for crucial decisions impacting both the company and its employees, including strategic choices, policy development, hiring practices, promotions, differentiation from competitors, and comprehensive management and reward systems. Our code of ethics integrates all aspects of our organisation, from our core values to our value proposition. They include:
Professional Excellence
With Security & Vetting at our core, we strive for excellence in everything we do. This goes beyond normal requirements and expectations. It is the pushing of our boundaries to achieve the highest quality results through determination, passion, hard-work, and outstanding professional service to our clients and candidates. A spirit of professional excellence and partnership inspires and motivates us all to continuously improve, bringing the best out in everyone.
Relationship Driven
We prioritise and commit to investing time and effort to build strong, meaningful relationships with each other, our clients, and our candidates, fostering trust and mutual respect to build a sense of personal responsibility that underpins excellent service delivery.
Respect
Respect is more than being polite, it is about honesty and integrity, and treating each other, our clients, and our candidates with dignity and worth at all times fostering an environment where everyone feels valued.
Unity
By working together as one, being collaborative, sincere, and transparent in our communication we will create strong organisational unity that delivers both individual and business success, benefiting each other, our clients, and our candidates, while prioritising collective achievements over personal gain.
Sustainability
We are committed to achieving growth and success in a durable and ethical manner, ensuring our practices not only benefit our organisation, but our staff and the wider community we serve.
Diversity & Inclusion
We embrace a diversity of thought and acknowledge the unique contributions each individual makes in furthering the goals of our organisation and driving innovation. No matter our differences. Together, diversity and inclusion create an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute to their fullest potential.
Compliance with Laws & Regulations
We are committed to complying with and require all employees, contractors and suppliers to comply with all applicable laws and regulations including applicable laws and regulations on Anti-bribery and Corruption, Artificial Intelligence, Data Privacy, Employment, Environment, Equality, Facilitation of Tax Evasion, Human Rights, Information Security, International Sanctions and Modern Slavery.
This Code reflects our commitment to act ethically and legally. It does not describe every law and policy that might apply to every situation, and employees are required to follow any additional business/compliance policies that apply to us.
Our Diversity
LA International is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. All employees and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation
We have widened the mediums in which we recruit to ensure that our employee and candidate base are as diverse as possible.
We strive to make sure that our clients meet their own diversity aims.
We place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.
We are committed to providing all staff with training in equal opportunities practices.
Our Environment
We are committed to behaving responsibly and to minimising our impact on the environment.
As a fully accredited member of The Green Accord scheme, LA International is committed to driving sustainability and meeting growing environmental responsibilities. We demonstrate best practices and promote the reduction of environmental impact across the entire supply chain by encouraging practical measures and the adoption of alternative working methods. The scheme benefits customers, suppliers and wider stakeholders by minimising the environmental impact of our business activities.
We can confirm that LA International had its emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) in 2023 as consistent with levels required to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.
The targets covering greenhouse gas emissions from LA International’s operations (scopes 1 and 2) are consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C, the most ambitious goal of the Paris Agreement. LA International’s target for the emissions from its value chain (scope 3) meet the SBTi’s criteria for ambitious value chain goals, meaning they are in line with current best practice. Nevertheless, LA International remains committed to measure and reduce these emissions.
Our public commitment to the SBTi is accessible on https://sciencebasedtargets.org/companies-taking-action#dashboard
Governance and risk management
We are committed to ensuring a high standard of governance in our organisation.
We are committed to ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements and professional standards.
We also acknowledge the importance of managing risks as it helps us ensure we are running a successful business and are committed to properly managing all risks that may affect our organisation.
Our Customers
We are committed to delivering a high level of service to all our customers. We understand that our business exists in a very competitive market and in order to retain our customers we need to deliver a professional service.
Our Suppliers
We are committed to eliminating unlawful discrimination and to promoting equality and diversity in our professional dealings with suppliers and other third parties.
Wherever possible, we aim to support the local economy by contracting with local suppliers.
Our Health & Safety
As a professional services organisation, LA International operates within a predominantly office-based environment that is inherently low-risk. Our Health and Safety management system is specifically tailored to reflect the nature of our business operations.
Our policy is to provide and maintain safe and healthy working conditions, equipment and systems of work for all employees. We ensure that relevant information, training and appropriate levels of supervision are provided, implemented and adhered to.
LA International also engages contractors on behalf of its clients. In such cases, contractors are required to comply with Health and Safety requirements set by the client organisation with whom they are placed.
Our Community