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Bishop Fleming Responsible Business Impact Report

Bishop Fleming drives responsible business strategy with latest Impact Report

Bishop Fleming has underlined its commitment to responsible business practices in its second annual Responsible Business Impact Report.

16 October 2023

In the spirit of transparency and growth, Bishop Fleming has underlined its commitment to responsible business practices in its second annual Responsible Business Impact Report.
 

Bishop Fleming Impact Report


The report underscores the firm's ongoing commitment to fostering a sustainable future while highlighting key achievements, acknowledging challenges and mapping future objectives across three core areas: Healthy Business, Healthy Communities, and Healthy Environment.

Key achievements outlined in the 2023 report:

Nurturing talent: The firm achieved another record intake of apprentices and earned the 14th position in the prestigious 2022 Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK, reaffirming its dedication to nurturing talent.

Great Place to Work®: The firm achieved certification as a Great Place to Work®, by the Best Workplaces Programme in its very first application, demonstrating its commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

Advancing gender equality: Bishop Fleming has been listed among the UK's Best Workplaces for Women in the category of large organisations, reflecting its commitment to gender equality and diversity.

Embracing social mobility: Bishop Fleming has made significant strides in championing social mobility, investing in their employee wellbeing, advancing education and skills development, and enhancing the environment.

Environmental stewardship: Bishop Fleming has now calculated its carbon footprint for the second consecutive year and is redefining its environmental objectives to reduce its impact on the environment.

Industry recognition: The firm has been recognised with several awards, including ranking as the 5th best Mid-Tier Firm in the UK, demonstrating its excellence within the industry.

Growing a healthy, sustainable business: Bishop Fleming celebrated another year of double-digit growth, marked by the opening of its 8th office in Cheltenham and the achievement of surpassing 500 staff members for the first time.

In line with its commitment to responsible business, Bishop Fleming is an active member of Business in the Community (BITC), the largest and longest-established business-led membership organisation dedicated to responsible business practices. The firm utilises BITC's responsible business framework to implement actions contributing to the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

Fleur Lewis, Partner and Responsible Business Lead at Bishop Fleming, stated:

"Being a responsible business is central to our Better Growth strategy and underpins our ambition and values as we look to a long-term sustainable future. We're humbled by our achievements, but we're mindful of the challenges. It's a collective effort, and together, we will continue to progress.”

To further strengthen its focus on responsible business, Bishop Fleming has appointed Ewan McClymont to the newly created role of Head of Responsible Business. McClymont will spearhead the firm's responsible business strategy and key future objectives. Ewan stated:

“We're on a journey, and I'm proud to be taking on a new leadership role to make it even better. We have much to learn and I'm very much looking forward to building on the progress made."

Read more

The Impact Report, which is available for download here, offers a comprehensive overview of the firm's responsible business initiatives, accomplishments, and future priorities.

Key contacts

Fleur Lewis

Audit Partner, Mid Markets and Responsible Business Lead

01392 448879

Email Fleur

Ewan McClymont

Head of Responsible Business

01872 247058

Email Ewan

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