Corporate Responsibility
Improving our impact on employees, the community, and the environment
As a leading designer and manufacturer of RF equipment, we are committed to continuously improving our impact on our employees, the wider community and the environment, while maintaining the highest standards of governance.
Reports
Codes of Practice
Engagement Processes
Policies
Environmental
Reducing the energy, carbon and waste impact of our business is of critical importance to ETL. We are increasingly integrating environmental responsibility into our activities, from daily operations and processes through to long term business planning and investment. This is underpinned by our new Circular Economy Framework, launched in January 2025.
We aim to reduce our environmental impact across the full life cycle of our products and services by engagement with suppliers; to propagate environmental responsibility throughout our supply chain.
Commitment to Net Zero
ETL’s Carbon Reduction Roadmap aims to reduce emissions year-on-year in line with NET Zero reduction targets. Our roadmap states a Net Zero target date of 2050 and a target of a 70% reduction in CO2e emissions by 2033 (from the baseline position). This target has been set using Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) guidance.
Our annual Carbon Footprint Assessment enables us to review our progress and identify actions to support our carbon reduction roadmap. Please see our latest Carbon Footprint Report here.
Energy Monitoring
Since installing our Visible Energy Monitoring System in January 2024, we have seen energy savings of up to 54% on major equipment through changing settings. The system, installed by GridDuck has transformed our approach to energy saving. With multiple buildings and different types of equipment running, having this visibility, helps us to ensure we are using energy only where we need it.
Read full details in our Energy Saving Report.
Green Travel Scheme
Encouraging employees to commute using eco-friendly modes of transportation is a key initiative at ETL, aimed at decreasing emissions and traffic congestion caused by single-occupancy vehicles. The Green Travel Scheme, initiated in 2022, promotes active travel, car sharing and the use of public transportation. A cycle scheme, bike racks, changing facilities, car share spaces and rewards for clocking up Green Travel journeys are in place to support this initiative. Read more in our Green Travel Report.
Waste Management
ETL’s main waste contractor at its headquarters operates at zero waste to landfill with waste streamed into general (recovered for energy), dry mixed recycling and food waste. We seek to reduce, reuse and recycle; with initiatives such as re-use of products and packaging, recyclable packaging, and segregation and baling of soft plastic and foam for direct recycling.
Quality & Environmental Management
Operating under ISO 9001 Quality Management System and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System supports the continuous review and improvement of our processes.
We take responsibility for the direct and indirect impacts of our activities upon the environment and people; from on-site operations to the services we provide to our customers.
Sustainable Procurement
ETL’s sustainability strategy aims to develop, manufacture, and deliver innovative products with the lowest possible environmental impact and suppliers are encouraged to support this wherever possible. Sustainability initiatives – such as carbon footprint reduction, reduced resource consumption and emissions, waste minimisation, recyclable packaging materials and reduced emissions are important factors in supplier selection and approval. Read more in our Sustainable Procurement Policy.
Product Design
Environmental impact is at the heart of product development. The GENUS modular range has standardised and reduced parts in the supply chain. Digital-IF (new technology) brings incredible environmental benefits by shifting from a hardware to a software-focused solution – an inherently lower carbon footprint (less hardware infrastructure, on-site management and travelling).
Circular Economy
ETL is committed to minimising the energy and resource consumption of the products that we design and manufacture. The launch of our Circular Economy Policy in 2025 outlines our framework to achieve this against each aspect of our product’s life cycle The objective of this framework is to instil processes that reduce waste and pollution, circulate products and materials and regenerate nature. Read the full policy at here and the framework diagram at here.
Governance
Upholding the highest standards of governance is essential to maintaining value for our shareholders, external board members and other stake holders.
This includes complying with all laws, rules, regulations, and policies applicable to our business.
Code of Business Ethics
ETL is committed to promoting the highest standards of openness, integrity, and accountability. The Company encourages all employees to conduct themselves in accordance with high moral and ethical standards showing respect, integrity, honesty, fairness, and in full compliance with the law.
All staff, including directors, employees, temporary personnel, contract personnel, consultants, intermediaries, agents and third parties acting on behalf of ETL are required to comply with ETL’s Code of Ethics.
Supply Chain Management
ETL’s relationship with its suppliers and third parties is critical for ethical and sustainable business growth as part of a network of other organisations, people, and the environment. ETL’s Supplier Code of Conduct complements ETL’s ESG Policy and Framework and Sustainable Procurement Policy by encouraging socially and environmentally responsible business ethics across this network.
ETL’s Supplier On-boarding and Monitoring Process helps us to assess suppliers against the standards and expectations set out in our Supplier Code of Conduct and Sustainable Procurement Policy. Our Supplier Risk Register is a key part of this process.
Cyber Security and Data Protection
ETL complies with all applicable data privacy laws and regulations including GDPR. Cyber Security accreditation is in place with UK Cyber Essentials. We have a strong cybersecurity strategy in place to monitor cyber protection including regular network and device scanning and reporting.
Export Control & Compliance
ETL’s Export Control Compliance Policies ensure compliance with UK and US export legislation and export controls. The Company carries out an annual review of ETL products and technologies against the Export Control Lists and training is delivered to relevant teams.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
It is the policy of ETL to conduct all of its business honestly and ethically. The Company takes a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption in whatever form it may be encountered. ETL’s Anti-Bribery & Corruption Policy applies to anyone associated with ETL; including all employees, volunteers, interns, consultants, contractors, agents, business or joint venture partners and sponsors.
Anti-Competitive Practices
ETL does not tolerate any anti-competitive behaviour or actions that could result in a breach of competition law, whether legal, ethical, or moral. All staff and third parties acting on behalf of ETL must comply with the company’s Anti-Competitive Practices Policy. This outlines obligations and conduct required when dealing with competitors, customers and relating to a dominant market share.
Social
ETL’s people have made the company as it stands today, and each member of staff is highly valued. As well as providing a safe and inclusive environment, we are committed to supporting employees in developing and maximising their career potential so that they can thrive at work.
ETL’s commitment to its staff is reflected in obtaining ‘Great Place To Work’ certification (Nov 24 – Nov 25).
We also strive to be a valued partner to our communities, with positive and growing relationships with local education establishments and charities.
Health & Safety
Health and Safety is integral to how we do business as a responsible employer; ensuring that we provide a safe and healthy working environment for our staff whilst at work and others who could be affected by our work activities.
Training and Development
ETL’s companywide Learning and Career Development Strategy works alongside our performance review process to support employees in achieving their career aims, recognising strengths and opportunities for development. As well as providing core mandatory compliance training in key areas, we invest significantly in training to support individual career development goals such as leadership and development, technical development, and digital marketing.
Early Careers
ETL actively engages with education establishments to seek students who are interested in exploring a career at ETL. We run a summer internship programme and have work placement opportunities for students, offering broad experience across multiple departments.
Employee Surveys
Staff feedback is critical to understand where improvements can be made across the business. ETL carries out an employment survey using an independent third-party framework (‘Great Place to Work’) covering various aspects of work life – from job satisfaction to interactions with the leadership team and colleagues. In addition, training feedback and evaluation are carried out throughout the year.
Employee Forum
The ETL Employee Forum launched in March 2023 gives representatives from all areas of the business a platform to openly discuss, debate and voice opinions. The Forum is a good channel for communicating ideas and feedback and deciding on actions that can be taken to support continuous improvement at ETL and the wellbeing of staff.
Employee Events
ETL places significant value on employee events; to strengthen teams, support planning, or to simply enable staff to have some time outside of their normal work routine. The annual Global Sales Conference, Engineering Conference and Production Conference bring together teams from various locations to foster collaboration towards departmental goals and roadmaps. Company-wide events unite people from all across the business and serve as a token of appreciation for each member of staff.
Community Engagement
Whilst engaging with schools, colleges, and community groups; we also support a focus charity each year through our “ETL Cares” programme. This is an opportunity for all staff to get involved, from fundraising activities to hands-on support. Our focus charity for 2025 is The Little Princess Trust – read more on our Charity page.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
ETL fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion; with a working environment based on dignity, trust and respect, free from discrimination, harassment and bullying.
All staff are required to complete EDI training. The recruitment and selection process is fair and unbiased, with unconscious bias/ inclusive recruitment training delivered to hiring managers.