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.
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