Our Commitment to ESG: Excellence Beyond Care
At Signature Senior Lifestyle, we believe exceptional care isn’t just about what happens inside our homes—it’s about how we care for the world beyond them. Our commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles is reflected in everything we do.
As a leading residential care provider in the UK, our award-winning homes combine luxurious surroundings with personalised, high-quality care. But delivering excellence in a Signature home goes beyond care and comfort; our ESG principles guide us to operate responsibly, sustainably, and transparently for our residents, our communities, and our planet.
Why ESG Matters in the Care Sector
In the care home sector, meaningfully integrating ESG principles is a commitment to act with integrity and foresight. Care homes are more than places to live; they are communities where safety, dignity, and wellbeing thrive. By embedding ESG principles into our operations, we ensure that every decision we make supports these values:
- Environmental stewardship: Protecting our planet for future generations.
- Social responsibility: Putting people—residents, team members, and communities—at the heart of everything we do.
- Governance excellence: Operating with transparency, accountability, and the highest ethical standards.
For Signature, ESG is essential to creating sustainable, thriving environments where residents and team members feel supported, families feel reassured, and communities feel enriched.
Environmental Responsibility: Building for Tomorrow
Environmental Responsibility: Building for TomorrowFrom the way we design our homes to how we operate them day-to-day, environmental sustainability is central to our approach. By prioritising low-impact sites and enriching biodiversity, we transform underutilised spaces into vibrant, green communities.
Our homes feature cutting-edge, energy-efficient systems, and we’re committed to reducing resource consumption through renewable energy generation, retrofitting existing properties, and adopting sustainable procurement and waste management practices.
By striving for the ‘Excellent’ BREEAM standard in new developments, we’re not just meeting today’s environmental expectations—we’re building for tomorrow.
Social Responsibility: People First
Social Responsibility: People FirstAt Signature, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to provide exceptional, personalised care that supports dignity, independence, and happiness.
From bespoke care plans to nutritious dining options, and from vibrant community activities to spacious private accommodations, we create environments where residents feel safe, respected, and valued.
Our commitment to social responsibility also extends to our communities and team members:
- Collaborating with local suppliers, charities, and initiatives.
- Supporting our team members with regular training, fair pay, and wellbeing programs.
- Promoting inclusivity and reducing the gender pay gap.
We’re proud to create communities where everyone feels supported and connected.
Governance: Accountability and Transparency
Good governance is about doing the right thing, even when no one is looking. Signature’s Board ensures that we operate with integrity across all areas, from data protection and cybersecurity to safeguarding and compliance with CQC and Local Authority standards.
Through robust policies like whistleblowing, anti-bribery, and diversity and inclusion, we’re committed to transparency and accountability. These principles ensure that we not only meet but exceed expectations for quality, safety, and ethical responsibility.
A Promise for the Future
Our ESG Policy Position Statement reflects our unwavering dedication to sustainability, community, and care. By holding ourselves to the highest environmental, social, and governance standards, we aim to set a benchmark for excellence in the care home sector.
At Signature, we can build a future that benefits residents, team members, communities and the planet alike.