ESG
Drive Medical's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Policy sets out how the organisation conducts its business responsibly, sustainably and ethically. ESG principles are embedded into our decision‑making, operations, and long‑term strategy to ensure the business delivers positive outcomes for patients, customers, employees, communities and the environment.
Environmental Responsibility
Drive Medical recognises its responsibility to minimise environmental impact and support the transition to a low‑carbon economy. The ESG policy commits the organisation to:
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with a long‑term goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050
- Transitioning operations to 100% renewable electricity where feasible
- Delivering measurable reductions in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with a minimum 10% reduction target by 2030
- Improving energy efficiency through initiatives such as LED lighting, equipment upgrades, and operational controls
- Reducing waste through recycling programmes, sustainable packaging, and diverting waste from landfill
- Ensuring responsible product end‑of‑life management through compliance with WEEE, battery, and packaging regulations
- Working with suppliers to promote environmentally responsible sourcing and reduce supply chain impacts
Environmental performance is monitored and reviewed to support continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.
Social Responsibility
The ESG policy places strong emphasis on protecting people and promoting positive social impact. Drive Medical is committed to:
- Ensuring product safety, quality, and reliability for patients and end users
- Protecting customer and business data through appropriate security controls
- Upholding ethical labour practices and preventing modern slavery, forced labour, and child labour across operations and supply chains
- Providing safe and healthy working environments for employees, supported by training and health & safety systems
- Promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion, with zero tolerance for discrimination
- Supporting employee wellbeing, development, and fair treatment
- Investing in local communities through charitable, educational, and social initiatives
- Ensuring fair and transparent employment practices, including compliance with minimum wage legislation
These commitments help build trust, support workforce engagement, and ensure responsible business conduct.
Governance & Ethical Conduct
Strong governance underpins the ESG policy and ensures accountability at all levels of the organisation. Key governance commitments include:
- Transparent and accurate reporting to stakeholders
- Clear accountability for business performance, risk management, and compliance
- Robust controls to prevent bribery, corruption, and unethical behaviour
- Compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
- Maintenance of recognised management system certifications, including:
- ISO 9001 (Quality Management)
- ISO 13485 (Medical Devices)
- ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)
- SA8000:2014 (Social Accountability)
- Comprehensive business continuity planning to ensure resilience and uninterrupted service delivery
Governance frameworks are regularly reviewed to maintain effectiveness and support long‑term sustainability.
Drive Medical and ESG
Our ESG policy demonstrates Drive Medical's clear commitment to operating responsibly, ethically, and sustainably. By integrating environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and strong governance into everyday operations, the organisation aims to deliver long‑term value for customers, patients, employees, and society. You can find further detailed information on our individual policies in our 'Company Policies' section.