Ethics. Yes. I'm glad you've come to read this page. It's important to me, I hope it's important to you.
David Petherick: Ethics Statement
- My commitment to helping clients make responsible choices extends to my own company. I strive to run an ethical business that can benefit the world and empowers clients to run a business that gives a shit.
- This is, of course, a work in progress.
- Let me know how I can improve, please.
What I am doing
I pledge 5% of my fees to the planet through One Tree Planted
I donate 100% of my fees for my Profile X-Ray service to the UK Red Cross Ukraine Appeal
I have been a supporting partner of Scottish EDGE since 2017
I power my products and services with renewable energy whenever possible
I aim to reduce my carbon footprint through remote meetings and sustainable travel
I only take on work I know I can deliver
I pay suppliers quickly and fairly
I adhere to the principals of corporate social and digital responsibility
I respect the privacy of client and user data
I aim to work on projects, or with organizations, who:
Promote a healthy natural environment
Reduce consumption of physical goods
Reduce waste
Tackle injustice
Promote fairness and equality in the workspace
Pay all work fairly
I do not take on projects that deal in:
Arms, ammunition and conflict
Discrimination or extremism
Gambling
Predatory financial services
I do not work with organisations that:
have staff who are abusive to my team or suppliers
have a record of lobbying against positive change
have a record of disregard for the environment or human rights
have a history of engaging in illegal or unethical activities
engage in unethical or exploitative labour practices
engage in discriminatory practices