Community & Sustainability

Ashdale Care is committed to the development of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) policies and practices. With this in mind, we have created an ESG Committee with a critical mission of promoting sustainability, social responsibility and ethical governance within the context of its operations.

By identifying, addressing and fulfilling ESG responsibilities, the ESG Committee contributes to the overall well-being of children in residential homes, reduces the organisation’s carbon footprint and enhances the organisation’s reputation and aligns its operations with ethical and sustainable practices

Ashdale Care has joined the Green Schools programme. We have formed a group of young people as the Green School Committee. A representative of this committee is involved in the ESG Committee. This ensures that all environmental concerns are integrated into the broader organisational strategies, and allows young people to contribute their ideas and perspectives directly.

Our Partners
Environmental Sustainability
1
Home energy and refuse
We are conducting energy audits and implementing solar panel and PV solutions across all of our homes. We are also auditing waste and refuse to ensure efficiency and sustainability across our waste solutions in every home.
2
Move motor fleet to hybrid/EVs
We are committed to gradually replacing all cars in our motor fleet to hybrid or electric vehicles. We have begun this process and expect to have a fully hybrid/ EV fleet by 2028.
3
Rewilding and tree planting
We have introduced robotic lawn mowers at a number of our homes and have created an initiative to rewild gardens where possible and plant native Irish trees.
4
Head Office efficiency
Ashdale’s HQ is A-Rated and will continue to operate under ESG best practices in terms of sustainability and governance. We aim to eliminate the use of single use plastics and encourage use of the deposit return scheme.

Future Goals

Our ESG Committee and Green School Committee are working together to ensure that our sustainability and environmental goals are being met.

We are also focused on governance and social policies to continually develop Ashdale Care as an organisation, drive growth and ensure that all
operations are guided by best practices from an ESG perspective. We continue to create a pipeline of goals and objectives for the future of Ashdale.

  • Social responsibility

    Fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for the children residing in the homes, prioritising their well-being, safety and development; collaboration with local communities to strengthen relationships and contribute positively to social welfare initiatives; ensuring the organisations’ activities align with ethical and socially responsible standards.

  • Governance and ethics

    Monitoring and enforcement of ethical guidelines and standards for all staff members ensuring a commitment to integrity and transparency; establishment and overseeing policies that uphold the rights of children including privacy, dignity and equal opportunities; conducting regular assessments to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and ethical practices.

  • Stakeholder engagement

    Communication of ESG goals, progress and impact to stakeholders including employees, residents, families and the broader community; seeking input from stakeholders to incorporate diverse perspectives and address concerns related to ESG matters.

  • Training and awareness

    Provide training and awareness programs for staff, residents and other stakeholders to promote a culture of sustainability, social responsibility and ethical conduct.

  • Reporting and accountability

    Develop and publish regular reports on the organisation’s ESG performance including achievements, challenges and future goals; establish accountability mechanisms to ensure adherence to ESG principles and address any identified gaps.

Our commitment to quality

Discover our dedication in action. Download our Quality Report and explore how we uphold excellence in every aspect of our compassionate service to children and young people.

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