9th May 2025
As part of its ongoing commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices, PP Control & Automation (PP C&A) has officially established an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Committee.
The move marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey to strengthen its ESG credentials and embed sustainability more deeply across its operations.
The creation of the committee follows a comprehensive ESG review conducted in partnership with Sustainable Advantage. The review highlighted the importance of aligning existing initiatives under a cohesive strategy and improving data capture, stakeholder engagement, and performance tracking. With a goal to elevate its ESG maturity rating from “Established” to “Excellent” by the end of 2025, PP C&A is taking decisive steps to formalise and accelerate its ESG performance.
The ESG Committee brings together representatives from key functions across the business – including Purchasing & Supply Chain, Logistics, HR, IT, and Senior Operations and Marketing. Meeting weekly with quarterly reviews, the Committee will oversee the implementation of the ESG strategy, monitor progress against KPIs, and ensure alignment with investor expectations and regulatory trends.
Malcolm Condon, HR People Partner said:
“This is about turning ESG into more than a series of well-intentioned actions. It’s about building resilience, creating long-term value, and staying aligned with the expectations of our customers, investors, and people.”
The Committee has also developed a formal Terms of Reference to ensure its objectives are clearly defined and reporting lines are established with the Board and Investors.
Its initial priorities have included establishing an ESG performance tracker and digital dashboard, progressing carbon emissions measurement, and setting up a Supplier Code of Conduct alongside formalising new, and updating existing policies.
This structured, strategic approach ensures ESG is not only part of the company’s values but also part of its value proposition – supporting growth, competitive advantage, and long-term stakeholder trust.
Representatives from the ESG Committee took part in the Siemens Supply Chain Sustainability Day last week (01/05/2025), where Siemens and its suppliers gather to discuss and exchange ideas on building a more sustainable supply chain. The event focuses on the challenges and opportunities of sustainability, promoting transparency, and sharing best practices.
An award ceremony was conducted on the day and PP C&A was the proud recipient of the award for Societal Impact. The award recognises organisations that have made significant changes that address or solve social injustices or challenges and have a positive impact on people and society.
Specifically, the award recognised PP C&A’s work with local schools, mentoring for young people, and engaging the next generation of engineers through its involvement as one of the founders of Design & Make Challenge, the largest independent STEM event in the country.
Scott Ward, Continuous Improvement and Training Coordinator, and one of the ESG Committee representatives attending on the day said:
“To be recognised for the volunteering we do within schools, local communities and charities we support is a real privilege. And with the establishment of the ESG Committee, this is only going to strengthen our impact – it’s an exciting time for the business.”
We all had a brilliant day and it was important to meet and hear about everyone’s experience, insight and journey with sustainability.”
Since the award ceremony, PP C&A has already taken insights from the day on board, including registration to The Supply Chain Sustainability School where the Committee can assign CPD-accredited training modules internally and continue to network with a diverse community to collaborate and share best practices.
The ESG Committee is established to support the development, implementation, and oversight of PP Control & Automation’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy. The Committee will ensure that ESG principles are embedded in decision-making and operations and that measurable progress is made toward ESG goals.
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