ESG Report 2024: Future-focused Sustainability-Driven

At Spencer Ogden, sustainability isn’t just a value- it’s at the core of our business. Our 2024 ESG Report outlines the progress we’ve made across environmental, social, and governance priorities, reinforcing our purpose: Creating Careers to Power a Sustainable Future.

From global volunteering days to partnerships tackling ocean plastic, this year’s milestones reflect how we’re making meaningful, measurable impact through our people, clients, and communities.

2024 ESG Highlights

340 tonnes of carbon offsets delivered across verified global projects
11,900kg of ocean plastic removed through our partnership with Seven Clean Seas
£14,150+ raised for rainforest communities via Cool Earth
55% global female representation across our workforce
42% of employees identify as minority-ethnic
35.5 days of volunteering taken by our teams worldwide

Powering Progress

As a global sustainability staffing leader, our ESG approach aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and supports the sectors driving global transformation.

Environmental

Net zero by 2035 with a rigorous roadmap to achieve it
Carbon offset projects focused on high-impact, nature-based removals
Reduced emissions through improved supply chain data and low-emission travel policies

Social

ESG training embedded into all employee development frameworks
Launch of the 100 Brilliant Women in Renewables campaign
Partnerships with WRISE and Programme One to support inclusive hiring
Paid volunteering days for every employee

Governance

ISO-certified environmental and quality management systems
Bronze status in our first EcoVadis assessment
Strong compliance across data protection, anti-bribery, and human rights
Supporting the Energy Transition

Working with Clients

Prioritising excellence service delivery and client-centrism in everything we do
Embodying and aligning our values to our clients’ sustainability goals as leaders of the energy transition
Upskilling our teams to become experts in their niche and to deliver the ESG value add of our sustainability principles with our clients

Scaling Our Impact Through Partnerships

Cool Earth
Employee recognition is directly linked to rainforest conservation. Every peer-to-peer PACE nomination triggers a donation, making ESG part of our daily culture.

Seven Clean Seas
We remove 1kg of plastic for every placement we make. In 2024, our APAC team joined cleanup efforts in Indonesia, removing over 200kg of waste from local beaches.

A Commitment to Inclusive Growth

We’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

55% of our employees are women
42% identify as minority-ethnic
On track to reach 50% multi-ethnic leadership representation by 2028
Our Women in Leadership network and tools like AssessFirst are helping to reduce bias and support merit-based progression across all roles.

ESG Leadership and Accountability

“ESG is not a standalone initiative- it governs into how we operate. Our strategy is built on ambitious targets, consistent reporting, and leadership accountability.”- Regan Callender, Global ESG Manager

Our ESG Committee, led by senior leadership, ensures progress is embedded across all departments and decisions.

Read the Full ESG Report