Better Business
We believe responsible business gives customers confidence in every choice they make.
Better Business is about acting with integrity, building trust and making sure our decisions are guided by clear standards, transparent governance and long-term value. From our alignment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals to our commitments around inclusion and responsible sourcing, we are focused on doing business in a way that supports people, communities and the education sector.
Better Business
We believe responsible business gives customers confidence in every choice they make.
Better Business is about acting with integrity, building trust and making sure our decisions are guided by clear standards, transparent governance and long-term value. From our alignment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals to our commitments around inclusion and responsible sourcing, we are focused on doing business in a way that supports people, communities and the education sector.
Our impact
Aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
of Tier 1 suppliers subject to sector-specific audits
Sedex membership supporting supply chain transparency
Certified to UKAS accredited ISO Management Systems
Members of the United Nations Global Compact
Certified as a Great Place to Work in the UK and is ranked 76/100 in the UK
Supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals
The UN Sustainable Development Goals provide a recognised global framework for creating a more sustainable and responsible future. At Findel, they help guide how we turn ambition into practical action across our business, our supply chain and the education sector we serve.
Our ESG pathway places particular focus on the goals most closely connected to our work: Climate Action, Quality Education, Responsible Consumption and Production, and Partnerships. These priorities help us align
day-to-day activities with long-term positive impact.
Supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals
The UN Sustainable Development Goals provide a recognised global framework for creating a more sustainable and responsible future. At Findel, they help guide how we turn ambition into practical action across our business, our supply chain and the education sector we serve.
Our ESG pathway places particular focus on the goals most closely connected to our work: Climate Action, Quality Education, Responsible Consumption and Production, and Partnerships . These priorities help us align
day-to-day activities with long-term positive impact.
Our core commitments
We focus our responsible business activity where it helps build trust, strengthen relationships and give customers confidence that the products and services they choose are backed by clear values and responsible decision-making.
Sourcing responsibly
Customers need confidence that the products they buy are sourced with care. We work with suppliers to ensure defined ethical, environmental and compliance standards are met, supporting greater transparency across our supply chain. As part of this approach, we use recognised platforms and audit methodologies, including Sedex and SMETA, to assess key areas such as labour standards, working conditions, health and safety, environmental management and business ethics.
Embracing equality, diversity and inclusion
A responsible business is built by people who feel valued, respected and able to contribute. We want Findel to be a place where colleagues can be themselves, develop their skills and play an active role in supporting customers, communities and one another. By embracing different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences, we strengthen our culture and improve the way we serve the schools, nurseries and organisations that rely on us.
Our memberships and associations
We work with recognised associations and specialist organisations to help strengthen the way we operate, learn and improve. These memberships give us access to guidance, insight, standards and communities that support responsible decision-making across education, safety, wellbeing and sustainability. Our memberships include BESA, Mindful Employer, the British Safety Council, RoSPA and Products of Change. Together, they help us stay connected to best practice and continue improving how we serve our customers and colleagues.
A great place to work
Responsible business starts with people who feel valued, supported and able to do their best work. Findel has been recognised as one of the UK’s Best WorkplacesTM 2026 including prior years aswell by Great Place To Work®, reflecting the culture we continue to build across the business.
This matters because when colleagues feel trusted, listened to and empowered, they are better able to support customers and each other, partners and the communities we serve.
Gender pay gap reporting
Transparency is an important part of building a fair and inclusive business. Our Gender Pay Gap Report shares our latest data, explains the factors behind our pay gap and outlines the action we are taking to create a more balanced and diverse workforce. We continue to build on our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Roadmap, with activity including inclusive leadership training, diversity and inclusion training for colleagues and expanded policies to support colleagues through different life stages.
Modern slavery statement
We have a clear responsibility to act ethically across our business and supply chain. Our Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking, from colleague training and whistleblowing routes to supplier assessments and responsible sourcing controls. We do not tolerate modern slavery in any form and are proud to ensure the products we provide are sourced with care, transparency and respect for human rights.
Our progress, openly shared
Our CSR report represents an important part of our ESG pathway. It brings together the work we are doing across all aspects of our business, sets out the progress we have made, the partnerships we are building and the commitments guiding our next steps.
