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ESG Policies

How we operate, not just what we publish.

At Principle HR, ESG is embedded in how we deliver recruitment and workforce solutions every day.
Our policies reflect how we operate in practice - from ethical hiring and contractor compliance to environmental responsibility and governance.

As a specialist recruitment firm, our focus is on:

  • responsible and inclusive hiring

  • protecting workers and candidates

  • maintaining strong ethical standards

  • reducing our environmental impact

All policies are reviewed regularly and aligned to our operational practices across Ireland and the United Kingdom.

ESG in Practice

We monitor how our ESG commitments are applied across the business:

  • 100% of employees complete annual training on ethics, compliance and responsible business practices

  • Carbon baseline established in 2025, with a targeted 5% year-on-year emissions reduction through to 2030

  • All suppliers and contractors are subject to onboarding and compliance checks aligned to our ethical and sustainability standards

​​Ethical Business & Governance

Strong governance protects our clients, candidates and reputation

Code of Ethics & Business Conduct

Trust is at the heart of everything we do.
This code sets out how we work with clients, candidates and contractors, with clear expectations on ethical conduct, anti-bribery, conflicts of interest and data protection.
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​​Responsible Recruitment & Social Impact

We recruit responsibly and protect human rights.

Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking

We are committed to fair and ethical working practices across our business and supply chain.
Contractors and suppliers are subject to structured onboarding and compliance checks to support responsible recruitment practices.
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Inclusive Hiring & Equal Opportunities

We believe the best hiring decisions are fair and inclusive.
Our recruitment processes are designed to support equal opportunity and reduce bias for all candidates.
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​Health, Safety & Wellbeing

​We are committed to creating a safe and supportive working environment.
This includes both physical safety and well-being, particularly in a hybrid working world.
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​​Environmental Responsibility

We measure our impact and reduce it.

Environmental Policy

We take a practical approach to sustainability at Principle HR.
Our environmental focus is on reducing emissions from day-to-day operations, including travel, energy use and remote working practices, supported by ongoing measurement and improvement.
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​Responsible Supply Chain

We expect our partners to meet the same standards we apply to ourselves.

Supplier Code of Conduct

We work with suppliers who operate responsibly and professionally.
This code sets out the standards expected from partners, including ethical conduct, labour standards and responsible business practices.
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​Additional Policies

Additional governance, operational and supporting policies are in place across the business and are available on request.

For further information, please contact:
hello@principlehr.com