We have undertaken a materiality assessment to identify, prioritise and validate those Global Reporting Initiatives (GRI) Standards that matter most to our stakeholders and our businesses. Our material topics are:
| Topic | Definition |
| Health and safety | Embedding a positive health and safety practices and safety culture in the workplace. |
| Product safety and quality | Ensuring our products are designed and manufactured to be safe and of a high quality for their intended use. |
| Compliance and competitive behaviour | Complying with relevant legal requirements and regulations including ensuring that our practices are consistent with the values and policies of the Group and do not restrict competition contrary to the law. |
| Innovation | Change that adds value - focusing on new ideas and processes that create value for our customers. |
| Equality and non-discrimination | Promoting equality and non-discrimination across our employees and wider stakeholders. |
| Human capital and labour management | Investing in people and culture strategies to improve employee satisfaction, capability and retention. |
| Sustainable procurement | Considering legal, environmental and social factors when making procurement decisions. |
| Water management | Managing the impacts of water use. |
| Climate change | The impact of climate change on our businesses, and what we may contribute towards improving the environment and society as a whole. |
Our Financial Reports contain Sustainability Reviews with more detail on each of these topics. Below are some examples of our recent sustainability efforts:
