Stated on Manchester United's mission statement, to be the best football club in the world, both on and off the pitch, the club believes it should be a part of the community in the widest sense. Widest sense meaning that their success should not only be measured in the number of trophies they win but also have an impact on the community at large. The club is committed to making an impact on environmental and social issues at a regional, national and international level. By using the Manchester United brand they hope to support and create awareness of the issues worldwide.
Manchester United's corporate social responsibility policy statements consists of:
- Active Social Engagement- states that they are committed to making a positive difference to the communities they operate in. There is a broad range of community programs that are dedicated to engage as well as make better the lives of the younger generations.
- Environmental Policy Statement- states that they are aware of their responsibility to ensure a safe and healthy environment. Strive to avoid polluting the land, air or water and take reasonable steps to prevent pollution at its source.
- Supply Chain Engagement- states that they work in a partnership with their suppliers and that they treat their supply chain honestly and fairly. They are also engaged in the Envirowise Supply Chain Partnership Programme which helps them achieve both financial and environmental targets. An example can be the 2010/11 season Nike replica shirts that were made with 100% recycled materials containing no fewer than eight 1.5 liter plastic bottles.
- Sustainable Events Policy- states that they recognize that their event management activities and operations have the potential to have both positive and negative environmental, social and economic impact.
- Safeguarding Adults Policy- states that they recognize and accept its responsibility for the safely and wellbeing of vulnerable adults who come within the care of the organization and its staff.
- Community and Environmental Sustainability- states that they commit themselves to the health and safety of their employees, customers, contractors and the public at large.
- Equal Opportunities Policy- states that they are an equal opportunities employer. Their policy is not to discriminate against existing staff of persons seeking employment on the grounds of age, sex, disability, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, belief, race, color, gender, gender re-assignment, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status or family circumstances.
- Safeguarding Children Policy- states that they believe that it is never acceptable for a child or young person to experience abuse of any kind and recognizes its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children and young people by a commitment to practice which protects them.
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