Fair Pay & Worker Respect

The median hourly pay for women was 84.4% of men's median hourly pay in the UK as of April 5, 2024.

Voluntary employee turnover was 25%. No instances of modern slavery were reported to the company during 2025. and no substantial environmental, social, or governance issues or incidents were reported in 2024.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

No specific, concrete data points related to fair trade or ethical sourcing were found in the provided articles. Information regarding fair-trade certification, supplier audit frequency, forced or child labor incidents, supply chain traceability, remediation speed, ethical clause coverage in contracts, high-risk materials spend, or supplier diversity spend was either not present or explicitly stated as 'not measured this year'

or 'deferred' for future measurement.

Honest & Fair Business

CLS Holdings PLC has identified some sustainability metrics from previous years that required restating to align with the 2024 methodology.

These restated figures have not been subject to assurance. The company has an Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy, which was updated and approved by the Board. The Group Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the policy and reports its results to the Board. The policy includes screening and due diligence procedures for agents, contractors, suppliers, intermediaries, and other representatives, and specifies that gifts and hospitality under £200 are usually acceptable without prior approval.

No War, No Weapons

CLS Holdings plc is a property investment company with operations in the UK, Germany, and France

. The provided articles detail its real estate portfolio , sustainability efforts , and general corporate compliance, including adherence to the Modern Slavery Act and Bribery Act . However, there is no evidence in the articles to suggest any involvement in arms manufacturing, military contracts, dual-use technologies, sales to sanctioned regimes, or any other activities related to the 'No War, No Weapons' ethical value. Consequently, all KPIs related to this value are assessed as N/A, indicating no defense or arms-related activities in its core business or supply chain.

Planet-Friendly Business

CLS Holdings plc has an SBTi-validated target for an absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions of 42% by 2030 against a 2020 baseline, aligned to the 1.5°C scenario.

The company aims to be Net Zero Carbon by 2030. , with a roadmap projecting a 59% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions and a 27% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by that year. In 2024, 53% of its buildings were rated 'Very Good' or above under BREEAM In-Use, and 56% of UK properties were rated EPC A or B. All new developments are targeted to achieve a minimum of BREEAM Excellent. The waste recycling rate improved to 58% in 2024. The company plans to rewild 10% of maintained grassland under management by 2025. In 2023, two embodied carbon assessments were undertaken for developments. The company incorporates outputs from its Net Zero Carbon model into asset management plans to factor carbon risk into property decisions.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

The company recruits 19% of its UK workforce from local communities.

It has 4 formal partnerships with local community groups, including the National Literacy Trust, LandAid, Vauxhall City Farm, and the Social Value Portal. The company states that Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) processes are not applicable to its operations. No cultural appropriation incidents are mentioned. The company does not have a specific cultural impact assessment protocol, nor does it mention indigenous or minority-owned suppliers or cultural site disruptions, as these are considered not applicable to its commercial real estate business model.

Safe & Smart Tech

No specific, concrete evidence was found in the provided articles to assess CLS Holdings plc against any of the 'Safe & Smart Tech' KPIs. While AI-controlled thermostats are mentioned for energy optimization, there is no information regarding AI ethics governance, audit practices, or algorithmic transparency

. Similarly, there is no data on data breach severity, cybersecurity investment (only a general commitment to invest) , privacy certifications, security training effectiveness, encryption implementation, unauthorized data use, user data control, authentication security, vulnerability management, bug bounty effectiveness, privacy by design, security testing coverage, data minimization, regulatory compliance specific to privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), algorithmic harm remediation, or digital rights advocacy.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

The company reported zero hazardous waste in 2022 and 2023.

, with no waste disposal violations during those years. The waste recycling rate was 58% in 2024. The business model is inherently aligned with circular economy principles through investment in property refurbishment, and the company prioritizes long-life spans in developments. Waste reduction initiatives include engaging occupiers, providing advice and facilities, implementing education initiatives at seven UK properties, and planning the introduction of smart sensors by 2025. The company aims to establish a group-wide waste baseline and Circular Economy Plan by 2025 to minimize operational waste, and its Sustainable and Responsible Supplier Code of Conduct includes waste reduction requirements. Customer waste education involves providing advice and facilities to occupiers and holding waste education days at seven UK properties. However, the company is only commencing waste audits across its three regions. , indicating a lack of prior regular audits.