As one of Britain's leading energy suppliers, we have responsibilities to society, the environment and the communities in which we work. We realise we need to listen to your opinions, respond to your needs and adapt to emerging changes in society and government.
Most of all, we realise that responsibility means actions not just words. We have an important role to play to effectively manage the impact of our operations and protect and enhance our reputation.
Community
We encourage our employees to take part in community initiatives. For example, British Gas Business supports Right to Read, a national campaign promoting the importance of literacy. Right to Read seeks to engage volunteers from business to become reading partners with primary school children.
Climate change
We are working to minimise our environmental impact. Creating a sustainable low-carbon economy and securing future energy supplies are an important area where we can make a contribution. For example, Centrica is planning to invest more than €1.5 billion in a number of wholly owned and joint venture renewable projects over the next 5 years.
Energy security
We are committed to securing energy supplies for our customers by investing in long-term contracts, constructing assets and exploring for gas. In 2006, British Gas signed a €2.7 million contract with Ceres Power to accelerate the introduction of fuel cells into the UK.
Gas exploration
In order to ensure diversity of supply, Centrica is exploring for new sources of gas in Norway, Egypt, Trinidad and Nigeria.
Health, safety and security
The welfare of our employees in the workplace, and others who may be affected by our activities, are top priorities for our business. We have occupational health teams and well-established systems to support employees in maintaining a productive and healthy lifestyle.