Fuelled by a Better Future
We're ambitious, but we don't believe in growth at any cost. We're growing sustainably, keeping our people, our customers, our environmental and social impact and corporate governance (ESG) front of mind.
Our ESG Priorities
Our ESG Framework works across all areas of our business.
Below are just some of the ways in which we turn our
commitment to a more sustainable future into practice.
Environmental
Carbon Emissions
Locally sourced food providers
Removed plastic cups in our offices
Climate Change
For every Vavista car insurance policy sold or renewed, we plant a tree
Vavista offsets its employees’ carbon footprint
Energy Efficiency
Solar panels in our Bristol office
100% renewable energy used in our Newcastle office
Social
Community Relations and Engagement
Community days for all employees
Charity work (national and regional)
Sponsorship of local charities fundraising
Matching of personal charity fundraising
Toilet Twinning
Period Poverty
Sponsorship of Bristol City Football Club
Employee Health and Safety
Annual risk assessments carried out
Trained fire marshals, first aiders and mental health first aiders
Mandatory internal training programmes
Wellbeing Events
Financial Health Training/Webinars
Employee Assistance Programme
Health and Wellbeing App (WRKIT)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Dedicated DEI working group
Annual awareness days (Pride/Mental Health/Black History) including external speakers
Mandatory Unconscious Bias training
Use of Alva Labs platform to remove unconscious bias within recruitment
Inclusive benefits i.e. optional religious bank holidays, enhanced parental leave / time off for IVF appointments
DEI interview training for line managers
Hybrid Working
Governance
Business Ethics and Standards
Values interwoven into employee appraisals
Code of conduct signed by all employees
Mandatory training for all employees on business practices from treating customers fairly to vulnerable customers
Corporate Governance
Risk assessments/ Audits of our business
Underwriting Workflows
Investment Strategies
Board Structure
Remuneration Policies
Compliance Training
Data Privacy, Security
In-House Solicitor
In–House DPO
Data Champion Team
IT Cyber Training modules
Data Awareness/Information
Security communications calendar
Systemic Risk Management
Risk & Compliance Committee
Executive Risk Committee