Electrocomponents evaluates its CR policies and performance as part of its risk management and internal audit processes. Those locations accredited to ISO9001, ISO14001 and OHSAS18001 have regular audits by external agencies.

Our environmental reporting processes and data are reviewed by our Operational Audit Department and our Group Risk Manager works with external consultants to review and where appropriate verify our environmental key performance indicators.

We consider that these procedures provide a reasonable level of assurance that our non-financial key performance indicators are free from material misstatement. Whilst we have considered the potential for further external verification of the Group’s CR performance we have decided that currently we will limit this to external professional advice on specific matters as required.