Kind to Animals

No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles to assess Norcros PLC against any of the 'Kind to Animals' KPIs.

The company's business primarily involves bathroom and kitchen products, which generally do not directly relate to animal testing, animal-derived ingredients, or animal agriculture. While some articles mention FSC certification for timber products, this evidence does not meet the specific requirements for measurable biodiversity impact under the 'wildlife_conservation_impact' KPI. Similarly, mentions of 'social audits' for suppliers do not explicitly refer to 'animal welfare compliance' audits. Therefore, all KPIs related to this value are omitted due to a lack of direct evidence.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

The company reports no cultural appropriation incidents.

Its operations do not involve projects requiring Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC), and no specific cultural impact assessment protocol or cultural site protection measures are reported, which is consistent with the nature of its business in manufacturing and retail of bathroom and kitchen products. There is no specific community representation on governance or advisory bodies. The company engages in general charitable giving, supporting various social welfare, health, and environmental causes, but does not specifically allocate funds to cultural heritage organizations. Norcros has at least 9 formal partnerships with community groups and organizations, including the Department of Education in South Africa and the Canal & River Trust. Whistleblowing lines are available to employees and operate in local languages. The company provides diversity and inclusion training, which includes aspects such as unconscious bias and preventing bullying and harassment.