We recognise our corporate responsibility to manage the environmental impact of our business activities and to make a positive contribution, wherever possible. We believe that we have an obligation to protect and support our communities, people, environment and heritage through proactive policy and an inclusive approach.
Our team enthusiastically engages in local activities and we are committed to supporting the philanthropic facet of our business facilitated by The Martin Charitable Trust, a charity set up by the Martin family in 1984. The remit and the objective of the Trust is to support medical, social and children’s charities together with a commitment to the community of which its business is a part. The Trust seeks out the charities it wishes to support and, at this time, does not consider any unsolicited applications.
We are committed to supporting our people in charitable or fundraising endeavours that they feel strongly about or undertake.
Our environment and our heritage are our key assets. We pledge that all employees consider the environmental impacts of their day to day work.
We actively engage with all stakeholders, suppliers, consultants and contractors to encourage a proactive approach to sustainability and encourage them to use innovative solutions in building design and construction. All of our developments are expected to achieve BREAM very good or better.
We act to minimise the impact of our existing portfolio on the environment by improving the energy efficiency of buildings and working to include green clauses in our leases.
We ensure that we protect and support the people that we work with across all areas of our business, including employees, suppliers and our customers. The relationship with all of our stakeholders is of the utmost importance, and this is demonstrated in the results of our Real Service survey. We have long standing relationships with customers and suppliers and some of our employees have been with us for over 20 years!
We care for our employees and believe that we all have a responsibility in creating an open, inclusive, professional and trusting work environment, and that we remain true to Our Values. We develop the skills of our staff to help with both their own personal development and the success of the business.
We look to engage with both local and national communities and organisations by dedicating our time and efforts to support and fundraise for groups both in London and those with a national impact. Each year we raise money for a number of different charities by taking part in charity walks, marathons, bake sales, sleep outs, and muddy obstacle courses. We are continuously striving to raise funds and support these charities, which are close to our hearts, to help make an impact. To further encourage our fundraising efforts, Martin’s Charitable Trust have pledged to match fundraising up to £10,000 per year.
All Martin’s businesses have robust governance. Our Governance comprises:
Board (Quarterly)
- Approval of strategy and all expenditure over £10m
- Review of business performance against targets
Capital Committee (Monthly or as required)
- Approval of all capital expenditure, acquisitions, disposals, lettings over £50k and up to £10m
Risk & Audit Committee (Bi-annually)
- Approval of auditors, approval of audited accounts and reviewing business risks
Remuneration Committee (Bi-annually)
- Approval of annual overhead budgets and remuneration policy
Supervisory Committee (Quarterly)
- Review of capital allocations/weightings and shareholder risk/return requirements
Disaster Emergency Planning Committee (Quarterly)
- Review and plan for potential disasters and emergencies to deliver business continuity
ESG Steering Group (Quarterly)
- Review and monitor performance against targets
Health and Safety Committee (Quarterly)
- Review and monitor health and safety compliance, risks and legislation affecting the business
Every member of the Board and wider team is expected to adhere to the Company Values and is focussed on delivering our financial and ESG targets.