May 2015

31st May 2015

– Wet for much of the day, brightening towards the end of the afternoon, cool north-westerly wind.

The temperatures in May have been below the national average and today was no exception with a cool north-westerly blowing in through the hide flaps. In the blustery conditions, there were again Swifts and hirundines over the Reserve for much of the day with at least 40Swifts, ten House Martins and 20 Sand Martins at any one time.

There were at least two Lapwing chicks still on Tern Island with the pair of Ringed Ploverspresent on Railway Pool and a single bird on Car Park Pool. There were eight adultOystercatchers and still three chicks, a pair of Shelduck and a male Teal.

A pair of Pied Wagtails were feeding two recently fledged juveniles on Railway Pool and aKingfisher flew across Car Park Pool.

30th May 2015

– Mostly sunny am., overcast pm., light westerly wind.

Probable migrants were limited to an extra two Ringed Plovers on Car Park Pool (in addition to the now resident pair on Railway Pool). There were 30 to 40 Swifts around first thing.

A Hobby flew over at 10.15 and a Kingfisher flew along the river in the afternoon. Other counts were as follows: three Cormorants, three Great Crested Grebes, seven Dabchick, one Heron, six Mute Swans, 69 Greylags, 29 Gadwall, the drake Teal, 22 Mallard and a brood of two on Car Park Pool, 74 Tufted, eight Moorhen and two broods of two and six on Railway Pool, 45 Coot with two broods of two and one on Railway Pool, five Little Ringed Plovers, seven Oystercatchers and still three young, three Redshank, 40 Lapwing and a new brood of three on Railway Pool, 380 Black-headed Gulls and 174 chicks, three Lesser Black-backed Gulls one of which took a Black-headed Gull chick, 26 Common Terns and their first chick of the year.

29th May 2015

– Wet for much of the morning, sunshine and showers pm., north-westerly wind.

No records.

28th May 2015

– Blustery north-westerly wind, sunny intervals.

A rambler on the Old Road this morning reported a probable Osprey over at 8.30 and this sounds like a correct identification as there was one at Packington a little while later.

Aside from this, there were at least 40 Swifts, 25 House Martins and 30 Sand Martins over the Pools, the former two species at least seemingly part of continuing arrivals from the south.

Garden Warbler and Willow Warbler were still in song by the car park. The now resident pair of Ringed Plovers were present on Railway Pool with a third bird on Car Park Pool.

27th May 2015

– Mostly sunny a.m., progressively clouding to overnight rain, westerly wind.

One of the first-summer Mediterranean Gulls was present this morning along with four Little Ringed Plovers and three Ringed Plovers (suggesting at least one migrant). In the warm weather, the first Black-tailed Skimmer of the year was noted and at least one Four Spotted Chaser was seen by the Dragonfly Pond.

Two Little Egrets came in at 1.30 and three Snipe were also seen, very late for this species.

In the evening, there were 36 Canadas, two Shelduck, a drake Teal, 124 Black-headed Gull chicks, seven Oystercatchers with still three youngsters, five Little Grebes and threeGreat Crested Grebes

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26th May 2015

– Mostly overcast, north-westerly wind.

Four new Lapwing chicks had hatched out on Tern Island this morning, where a Moorhen was also feeding three youngsters but, aside from at least 20 Swifts, there was nothing else noted.

25th May 2015

– Mostly overcast, light north-westerly wind, turning cool towards the end of the day.

Two new Ringed Plovers joined the breeding pair this morning and both first-summerMediterranean Gulls were present. There were again six Little Ringed Plovers and Garden Warblers were singing well in the back gate copse and along Marsh Lane. Two Common Blues showed well by the mobile phone mast to the west of the River.

Young birds are beginning to appear with the first Tits emerging and there were a pair ofRobins with two chicks on the Old Road as well.

24th May 2015

– Mostly overcast, occasional showers, light westerly wind.

A little more today with a Red Kite over at 12.30 going north-west, both first-summerMediterranean Gulls, a Goosander, a Cuckoo calling from Siden Hill Wood, a Yellow Wagtail, six Little Ringed Plovers including three displaying males on Car Park Pool and four unidentified small waders which went over during a rain shower. The pair of Ringed Ploverswere seen to be mating as well, posing hopes that they might nest.

23rd May 2015

– Overcast, light west, north-westerly wind.

With migration beginning to tail off, it was perhaps no surprise that there was not a great deal out of the ordinary today. A Hobby was seen over the Reserve from the concrete road and both first-winter Mediterranean Gulls were on Railway Pool in the morning.

A pair of Shoveler were new in but otherwise it was relatively unchanged, with the following counts : one Great Crested Grebe, four Little Grebe, one Heron, five Cormorants, sevenMute Swans, 37 Greylags and three broods, two Shelduck, 28 Gadwall, a male Teal, eightMallard, 94 Tufted, seven Moorhen, 23 Coot, four Little Ringed Plover, one Ringed Plover, eight Oystercatchers and still two broods (one on Car Park Pool and two on Railway Pool), 20 Lapwing, three Redshank, 24 Common Tern, 525 Black-headed Gulls and 70 chicks and four Lesser Black-backed Gulls.

22 May 2015

– Sunny intervals, mild, light south-westerly wind.

Both first-summer Mediterranean Gulls were showing well on Railway Pool this morning, arriving about 8 a.m. One is noticeably darker on the wings than the other and also has a dark tail tip.

A Dunlin there was also a new arrival and a Grey Wagtail flew south over Car Park Pool.Swifts and hirundines began to build up from 8 a.m., onwards with approximately 10 Swifts, five House Martins and 30 Sand Martins by 8.30. A Garden Warbler was in song by the car park, at least one pair of Shelduck were on site and there were two pairs of Linnets along the causeway and one by Railway Hide.

Of more concern, four to five pairs of Terns that had been nesting on the low western part ofTern Island could not be found at all this morning, so it is possible that there has been some recent predation.

A Peregrine also put in a brief appearance mid-morning.

21 May 2015

– Fine and sunny.

Reassuringly, the two bird theory for the Mediterranean Gulls was proved correct this morning in that two first-summers were together on Railway Pool intermittently displaying and posturing to each other. From the photograph and descriptions, it appeared the bird on Thursday 14th May has probably not been seen again until today with a second bird from the Friday 15th, intermittently until and including today.

90 Black-headed Gull chicks were counted today along with 11 Oystercatchers and still two broods, one on Car Park Pool and two on Railway Pool. There was a Pheasant with three chicks by the car park and both Holly Blue and a well worn Painted Lady were seen on the Old Road, by the Dragonfly Pool. A newly emerged Broad-bodied Chaser was seen by the bale store.

20th May 2015

– Mostly cloudy and cool north-westerly wind.

Two broods of Oystercatchers were evident today, with the two on Railway Pool and a new bird on Car Park Pool. In addition to the resident male Ringed Plover, two darker northern race birds were on Car Park Pool along with a Shelduck and a Teal. There were plenty of hirundines and Martins again with an estimated 125 Swifts in the evening along with 42Common Terns.

19 May 2015

– Sun and showers, cool south-westerly wind.

One of the first winter Mediterranean Gulls was present again on Railway Pool and appears to be different from the bird seen on Thursday last week (at least). There was a Hobby briefly at 7.40 and again plenty of hirundines which built up as the morning progressed: there were at least 40 each of Swift and House Martin, 20 Swallows and over 100 Sand Martins. A singleRinged Plover was on Car Park Pool and it or another appeared later on Railway Pool.

There was a female Goosander on Car Park Pool at 1 p.m., a Water Rail showed from the north causeway hide and, in the evening, an estimated 150 Swifts, 150 Sand Martins, 40Swallows and ten House Martins fed over the pools.

18th May 2015

– Rain am., sunny intervals pm, westerly wind.

Relatively quiet today with again plenty of hirundines (at least 100) but otherwise not a great deal of change.

17th May 2015

– Sunny start, but soon clouding over, south-westerly wind.

Swift numbers were up to 80 today, a Hobby put in a brief appearance and seven Shelduckwere of note.

There were two Ringed Plovers on Railway Pool and two further birds on Car Park Pool in the late afternoon when well over 200 hirundines were again feeding over Car Park Pool and the Old Road. A female Goosander was present in the early afternoon as well as a Cuckoo.

16th May 2015

– Mostly sunny, cool south-westerly wind.

The first-summer Mediterranean Gull was again on Railway Pool, although from the photographs it is just possible that it is a second bird. It appeared to have less shadowing on the head and also less brown in the wings. The northern race Ringed Plover and the resident male was still on site, a Dunlin was new in and a Cuckoo was heard from the lorry park area. Both drake Teal and Shoveler remained.

As part of the wildfowl count courtesy of Graham Rowling, Tufted numbers at 90 was particularly of note.

Other counts comprised three Great Crested Grebes, at least six Little Grebes, one Heron, five Cormorants, four Mute Swans, 40 Greylags and 14 Goslings, 16 Gadwall, 15Mallard, eight Moorhen, 33 Coot, five Little Ringed Plovers, seven Oystercatchers and three chicks, 29 Lapwing, five Redshank, 560 Black-headed Gulls and 26 chicks, nineLesser Black-backs and 27 Common Terns.

Four-spotted Chasers were seen both on the Dragonfly Pond and along the causeway, with a male Common Blue Butterfly showing well along the Concrete Road.

A presumed adult female Peregrine put panic amongst the Gulls in the early afternoon. The bird appears to have white on both upper wings.

15 May 2015

– Sunny intervals, light westerly wind.

There were three Greenshanks that must have come in overnight and roosted on the gravel bar near River Hide but they quickly left just after 8 a.m. A first-summer Mediterranean Gullwas again amongst the Blackheads on Railway Pool and there were also plenty of Swifts and hirundines again. Numbers were difficult to estimate but there were at least 50 Swifts and 50House Martins. A Lesser Whitethroat was in song along the Old Road near the car park.

A colour-ringed Black-headed Gull (Orange 2A41) was also seen this morning. This was last seen on the 6th April and was the bird ringed last year near Ely in Cambridgeshire.

Between 8.30 and 9.30 five Buzzards thermalled above the central streamline and were mobbed by a Raven. The Northern Ringed Plover remained on Car Park Pool and both drakeShoveler and Teal were present on the Reserve.

14 May 2015

– Overcast with rain moving in mid-morning, easterly wind.

The change in wind direction brought in a few new birds today. An elusive male Whinchat was on the fence line between Car Park Hide and the causeway but disappeared from time to time to shelter from the inclement weather. A different first-summer Mediterranean Gull (to the bird seen in late April with the advanced head pattern) dropped into Railway Pool about 11 a.m., and although disappearing from time to time was still present at 1 p.m. One or possibly two Yellow Wagtails dropped in, but both moved on quickly. Hirundine numbers were estimated at about 350, split approximately 250 Sand Martins, 60 House Martins and 40Swallows.

On the Car Park Pool islands, seven Little Ringed Plovers were joined by a northern raceRinged Plover with the lonely resident male still present on Railway Pool. Three Lesser Whitethroats were heard, one in the garden to the cottages by the entrance gate and two on the railway embankment. There were six Linnets together in the car park.

13th May 2015

– Mostly sunny, light west, north-westerly wind.

Wader counts today were as follows: three Ringed Plover (presumably therefore including two migrants), four Little Ringed Plovers, six Redshanks, eight Oystercatchers and at least two young on Railway Pool, 37 Common Terns with an estimated 18 sitting. There was aLesser Whitethroat singing under the Owl Box on the central streamline and a Water Railcalled from the Reedbed Pool. A pair of Long-tailed Tits were feeding at least four juveniles by the back gate copse and almost certainly hatched from a nest in the gorse opposite the back gate. The first Four Spotted Chaser of the year showed well on the Dragonfly Pond.

An evening Work Party was only attended by four people, but spraying, strimming and cutting back of vegetation were useful jobs undertaken. As a result of an inspection of the islands on Car Park Pool, 135 to 140 Black-headed Gull nests were counted. A colour-ringed Black-headed Gull (White 2Y23) seen on Railway Pool today was the first since early April and was reported on in the Newsletter.

Many thanks to the four who attended the Work Party.

12th May 2015

– Initial overnight rain, sunny but strong south-westerly winds, clouding over mid-morning.

Today’s highlight was only the third record of Avocet ever at the Reserve. The bird was present from just before 8 a.m. until at least 4 p.m., occasionally being harassed on the Car Park Pool islands by the Lapwings. As the morning progressed, more and more Swiftsappeared with at least 15 to 20 at any one time, along with a few House Martins and 30 plusSand Martins.

A Lesser Whitethroat was in song in the hedge to the cottage by the gate bordering the A452 and a Cuckoo flew over.

11th May 2015

– Partly overcast a.m., sunny, warm p.m., south-westerly wind.

A Red Kite went over to the south at mid-day and the juvenile Peregrine was again trying to dine out on the Black-headed Gulls.

On the fence wires around the car park, up to 50 Sand Martins perched up in between feeding around the pool. Both Common and Lesser Whitethroats were heard by River Hide andAzure, Common Blue, Blue-tailed and Large Red Damselflies were all on the wing, particularly at the Dragonfly Pool whilst two Brimstones and four Peacocks were seen on the track by Railway Hide.

In the evening, at least 40 Common Terns came in to roost. There were two male Teal on Car Park Pool and at least 25 Black-headed Gull chicks were counted in the Car Park Pool colony.

10th May 2015

– South-westerly wind, mostly overcast.

A showy male Whinchat was today’s highlight, frequenting the fence between Car Park Hide and the causeway, showing well from mid-morning until late afternoon.

Other birds of note included a Dunlin for its third day, a Peregrine, three Shelduck, aMuntjac for at least its second day in the crop field, a Treecreeper and fledged Song Thrushin the back gate copse, a Lesser Whitethroat singing between the cottages and the car park, at least one juvenile Mistle Thrush by Patrick Farm, the first Black-headed Gull chicks on Car Park Pool, three Sparrowhawks and at least six Little Ringed Plovers.

9th May 2015

– Cool, mostly overcast, strong westerly wind.

The overnight rain brought a few noteworthy birds into site but they quickly departed. There were initially four Arctic Terns roosting on the Car Park Pool islands along with two Dunlinand a northern race Ringed Plover but these had all gone by 7.15. The single Dunlin from the previous day remained on Railway Pool.

The blustery conditions meant that hirundines and Swifts were down low feeding over the pools with maximum counts of 250 Sand Martins, 20 House Martins (the first decent count of the year) and at least 25 Swifts.

Other counts today included two Little Grebes, four Great Crested Grebes, fiveCormorants, four Mute Swans, 21 Greylag and two broods of seven and four, 11 Mallards, 24 Gadwall, two male Teal, two Shelduck, 60 Tufted, seven Moorhen, 26 Coot, 23Lapwing, two Little Ringed Plovers, seven Oystercatchers including a brood of three on Railway Pool, 690 Black-headed Gulls, a single Herring Gull, five Lesser Black-backs, fiveRedshank and 25 Common Terns.

228 Common Twayblade Orchids were counted in the back gate copse where the flowers are now beginning to appear.

8th May 2015

– Fine and sunny early on, progressively clouding over, light afternoon rain, south-easterly wind.

A Cuckoo was heard singing from the direction of Siden Hill Wood this morning and there were two Ringed Plovers and a Dunlin on site.

7 May 2015

– Light cool south westerly sunny intervals

Two Little Egrets flew downstream at 7.30am and there were at least nine Swifts amongst 30-40 hirundines, the latter mostly Sand Martins. The drake Teal reappeared and there were two Little Ringed Plovers on Car Park Pool but no sign of any Lapwing chicks at all this morning.

6 May 2015

– Sunny intervals blustery south-westerly wind.

A pair of Hobbies showed well this morning around the causeway area hunting hirundines with the male noticeably smaller than the female. A pair of Shoveler were new in and the only migrant wader appears to be a Common Sandpiper. Hirundines included about 40 Sand Martins, four House Martins, five to ten Swallows and a Swift.

Other birds during the day included a Dunlin, a second Common Sandpiper and two Lesser Whitethroats, one behind Oak Hide and one behind Railway Hide.

The evening’s Common Tern count reached 62. Two female Goosanders came into Railway Pool at dusk and a smart male Blue-headed Wagtail showed well around Car Park Hide in the evening. There were at least 25 Swifts, 30 Swallows and 100 Sand Martins at dusk.

5th May 2015

– Blustery showers on a strong south-westerly wind.

The second-summer Little Gull was present again first thing this morning.

There were 100 Sand Martins, 20 Swallows, 15 Swifts and a Common Sandpiper in the evening.

4th May 2015

– Cool, south-westerly wind, sunny intervals slowly clouding over.

A Little Egret was seen briefly this morning and there were more Swifts about today with at least eight seen by mid-morning. There were also 30+ Sand Martins and five Swallows.

Three Lesser Whitethroats were heard (along the Old Road, at Patrick Bridge and behind the south west pond) there were three Mallard duckilnigs on Car Park Pool and at least fiveLapwing chicks to the right of Car park Hide. There was a single Large Red Damselfly and three Azure Damselfly along the Concrete Road.

In the evening 32 Herring Gulls roosted briefly on Railway Pool.

3rd May 2015

– Rain late on the 2nd, continued overnight and into the morning of the 3rd. Noticeably warmer, south-westerly wind, sunny intervals and showers.

The second-summer Little Gull was again present until 10 a.m., when the presence of a juvenile Peregrine (which was causing havoc amongst the Gulls), discouraged it from lingering any further. There were also two Dunlin, three Little Ringed Plovers, one Ringed Plover and at least four Swifts went north during the day.

In the afternoon, a second-summer Common Gull was a relatively unseasonal visitor. ACommon Sandpiper also appeared.

2nd May 2015

– Cold easterly wind, mostly overcast.

The second-summer Little Gull was present again on Railway Pool this morning but could not be found after 9 a.m., and may well be the same bird that has appeared during the day at Earlswood. There is also a drake Garganey on Railway Pool but that too moved on quickly. Two Little Egrets, a Common Sandpiper and a Snipe were also present early on and between 11.15 and 11.25 a.m., an Osprey circled high over the central stream and Car Park Pool before drifting off north-east.

In the afternoon, only the third Swift of the year went through, purposefully, to the north, and there was a male Yellow Wagtail on the grass to the right of Car Park Hide along with aLapwing and at least two chicks. 110 Jackdaws and two Rooks fed in the crop field and other counts today were: two Great Crested Grebes, six Little Grebes, two Herons, a Little Egret, nine Cormorants, four Mute Swans, 11 Greylags, six Canadas, three Shelduck, a drake Teal, 40 Gadwall, ten Mallard, 60 Tufted, 14 Moorhen, 25 Coot, three Little Ringed Plovers, a Ringed Plover, eight Oystercatchers, at least 30 Lapwing (there are a minimum of 13 pairs possibly as many as 15 pairs on the Reserve), two Redshank, 620 Black-headed Gulls, 90 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, 15 Common Terns and at least 80 Sand Martins.

In the afternoon, a Water Rail showed from the north causeway screen.

1st May 2015

– Sunny, cool easterly wind.

The change in wind direction brought in an second-summer Little Gull to Railway Pool this morning. The bird could be elusive hiding in the channels between the islands and being regularly harassed by Black-headed Gulls. There was a Common Sandpiper and a Dunlinon Car Park Pool.

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Packington Estate ESG Policy 2025

Developing and maintaining an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategy for a country estate involves considering various unique contexts, including historical aspects as well as the cultural significance of such properties, and their custodianship; past, present, and future, to preserve these locations for future generations to come, across all the three aspects of such an initiative.

Packington Estate has four overarching pillars that drive the spirit and principles of the Estate and provide the building blocks for all the Estate’s businesses, operations and projects. These four pillars are Stewardship, Sustainability, Wellbeing and Restoration.

The Estate is in a transitional phase moving away from more traditional, methodologies of Estate management to a progressive strategy, in line with current business practises and procedures. Much of the Estate is undergoing such an evolution to more sustainable operations. This covers every venture and project, from Estate stewardship all the way through to the Board Room.

Packington’s ESG policy is bolstered by its actionable and tangible achievements, framed and guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (the SDGs or Global Goals). We all know that big global challenges need bold action, from every corner. This initiative was unanimously voted into being by all of the 197 member Nations of the United Nations, and this was formalised with an Act named Resolution Agenda 30, to build a greener, fairer, better world by 2030 and everyone has a role to play in helping achieve these Global Goals. Packington Estate is utilising the SDGs across the Estate as a guideline to set out its pathway for all future prospects and developing over time, an equitable, sustainable, biodiverse, conscientious, and healthy future.

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Environmental (E) Considerations

Environmentally-friendly Land Management: Packington has implemented sustainable land management practices that prioritise biodiversity, soil health, and water conservation. This shall involve rewilding certain areas, planting native vegetation, and avoiding the use of harmful pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers on its Regenerative Farms and within the Gardens, with the aim of reducing the use of artificial products across the wider Estate.

1) Renewable Energy Integration: Explore the potential opportunities for on-site renewable energy sources, such as heat source, solar power, biomass and wind turbines. This can reduce the Estate's carbon footprint and enhance energy resilience. The opportunity for the establishment of an Energy Park within the Estate is currently being explored.

2) Historical Preservation: Develop a plan for the maintenance, conservation and sympathetic restoration of the historical buildings, such as the Hall, Church and Stables, as well as landscapes, combining modern, environmental practices with preservation efforts to ensure the legacy and longevity of the Estate.

3) Tree Planting Schemes: Packington is committed to soil and tree health, and as such has an extensive tree planting scheme planned across the Estate, with up to 10,000 trees currently planned for planting.

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Social (S) Initiatives

1) Community Engagement: The Estate is fostering relationships with local communities by providing access to parts of the Estate to the use and organising community events such as craft workshops, carol services, fun runs, dog trials and open garden days. Alongside this, the Estate has developed an approved suppliers’ process and collaboration with local businesses, partners and charities, in support of local community businesses.

2) Educational Programs: The Estate intends to establish educational programs and workshops for both children and adults along with guided tours to showcase the Estate's history, conservation efforts, and sustainable practices. The Estate wants to raise awareness and share knowledge with our visitors and the wider community.

3) Cultural Heritage Preservation: Promote the preservation of cultural heritage, including historical artifacts, archives, and traditions of the Estate. Engage with local historians and cultural experts to ensure authenticity and respect for the Estate's historic and future legacy.

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Governance (G) Strategies

1) Transparency and Accountability: The Estate emphasises transparency in its operations, governance structures, and decision-making processes. The Estate shall regularly review its ESG initiatives and performance in order to build trust and confidence, including the update of this Policy document.

2) Compliance with Heritage Regulations: The Estate shall ensure compliance with heritage and conservation regulations and Acts to protect the Estate's historical significance while aligning with modern sustainability standards.

3) Stakeholder Inclusivity: By involving local communities, team members, and other stakeholders in decision-making processes related to the Estate’s development, thereby creating an accountable and inclusive process for all.

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Preservation of Natural and Historic Assets

1) Wildlife Conservation: The Estate shall implement measures to protect and enhance biodiversity within the Estate. This shall include habitat restoration and tree planting, development of the Estate’s Nature Reserve, wildlife corridors, and the creation of biodiverse, environmental areas, such as the Estate’s Rewilding project.
2) Historic Garden Preservation: The Estate shall maintain and, where appropriate, restore historic gardens using sustainable practices, such as within the Walled Gardens. The Estate shall utilise organic and sustainable gardening methods as far as possible and involve local communities in garden-related events and activities.

Heritage Tourism and Economic Diversification

1) Tourism Development: Strategically develop tourism initiatives that highlight the Estate's cultural and environmental assets. This can contribute to the wider and more local economies while raising awareness about sustainable practices. These initiatives involve EcoTourism within the Rewilding and Nature Reserve areas with potential for overnight accommodation, as well as daytime activities and events within the Parkland of the Estate.
2) Diversification of Income Streams: Explore further opportunities for sustainable and regenerative agriculture, as is already on-going, renewable energy projects, such as Somers Country Park, and hosting events that align with the Estate's four Pillars and the Estate’s historical and environmental values.

Team Well-being

1) Training: Provide training opportunity and programs for the Estate team
2) Health and Safety Measures: Implement health and safety measures to ensure the ongoing well-being of team members, contractors and visitors.

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Commitment to Diversity and Equality

1) We are committed to:
i) Eliminating Discrimination: We will not tolerate discrimination based on age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
ii) Creating an Inclusive Environment: We strive to create an inclusive work environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
iii)Equal Opportunities: We provide equal opportunities for all team members, regardless of their background or characteristics.

2) Recruitment and Selection
i) Fair and Open Recruitment: We are committed to fair and open recruitment processes, ensuring that all candidates are assessed based on their skills, qualifications, and suitability for the role.

3) Training and Development
i) Equal Access to Training: All team members will have access to training and development opportunities.

4) Promotion and Career Development
i) Merit-based Promotion: Promotion decisions will be based on merit, skills, and performance, without any form of discrimination.
ii) Support for Career Development: We are committed to supporting the career development of all team members.

5) Harassment and Bullying
i) We have a zero-tolerance policy for harassment and bullying. All team members are expected to treat each other with respect, creating a workplace free from intimidation and hostility.

6) Monitoring and Review
i) This policy will be regularly reviewed to ensure its effectiveness.

7) Communication and Training
i) This policy will be communicated to all team members.

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Monitoring and Enforcement

1) We shall use our best endeavours to proactively prevent and mitigate instances of non-compliance with our ESG policy. Any concerns or concerns of potential breaches, including ethical concerns in our commitment to high ethical standards, should be reported as soon as possible to your Line Manager or the Business Owners. Progress on this policy shall be reported to the Board on a regular basis. Active participation and engagement at all levels of the business is of great importance to ensure ownership of our ESG by all our teams. At the very least, we endeavour to maintain compliance with all legislative requirements.

We tailor our ESG strategy to the specific constitution and values of the Packington Estate, which is essential. Our regular monitoring and adaptation of strategies based on feedback, changing circumstances, and evolving ESG standards will contribute to the long-term success of the Estate as a sustainable and socially responsible entity.

So by adhering to this Policy, we aim to mould and create a significant enterprise, one that reflects the diversity of our rural community and promotes fairness, equality, and mutual respect.