July 2015

31st July 2015

– Dry, sunny & warm after a cool start; light NW.

Potentially the most notable record of the day was of a possible juvenile Redstart which was seen on a gorse bush near the Back Gate. There were two Stock Doves and a single CommonSandpiper on Railway Pool along with a juvenile Water Rail and a Sedge Warbler from the north causeway screen. Other records included Green Woodpecker and Whitethroat.

30th July 2015

– Overcast start, fine & dry later with sunny intervals; fresh NW; cool overnight.

Two broods of Little Grebes were present on Railway Pool and a Kingfisher was seen from the Reedbed screen as it flew along the central stream line. Other records included twoCommon Sandpipers, Hobby, a Herring Gull over and a group of 25 Swifts feeding over the pools.

29th July 2015

– Sunny intervals with occasional heavy showers; moderate NW

A single Black-Tailed Godwit was noted, either a stay-over from yesterday’s group or possibly another individual on passage. Other records were 21 Common Terns, singles of both Greenand Common Sandpiper, 37 Greylag Geese and a Peregrine.

28th July 2015

– Sunny intervals, largely dry. Light WSW.

A party of 20 Black-Tailed Godwits was a notable sighting. Other records included twoCommon Sandpipers, a single Green Sandpiper, a Hobby and up to 50 Sand Martins with a couple of House Martins also. Two juvenile Water Rails were seen from the Causeway screen.

27th July 2015

– Sunny spells with a few showers in the afternoon. Light WSW.

There were several records of raptors: three Buzzards, and singles of Hobby, Kestrel and&Sparrowhawk. A Kingfisher was noted, the first record for a while, and other sightings included up to four Common Sandpipers, a single Green Sandpiper, a Little Egret, 14Common Terns and a juvenile Water Rail. Hirundines, both Sand and House Martins, were in evidence feeding over the pools and along the Old Road there was a female Blackcap and aSedge Warbler. Two Stock Doves were on the flood plain and there was a group of three young Green Woodpeckers seen on a dead tree on the railway embankment.

26th July 2015

– Rain for most of the day, heavy at times; light SSE wind.

Records from the hardy souls who braved the rain included a single Green Sandpiper, fourCommon Sandpipers on Railway Pool and a Water Rail from the Causeway Screen. The weather brought in 100+ Sand Martins, 30+ House Martins and c.20 Swifts which were feeding over the pools.

Two Green Woodpeckers and a single Greater Spotted Woodpecker were noted, along with two juvenile Pied Wagtails and a pair of Bullfinches. A Lesser Black–Backed Gull was seen to take a juvenile Tufted Duck, one of three, in front of Car Park Hide and then return, unsuccessfully, to try and take another.

25th July 2015

– Sunny intervals; light NW breeze.

In the morning there up to four Green Sandpipers and three Common Sandpipers noted, along with a Little Egret on Railway Pool, two Oystercatchers and three Ravens which flew over. In addition during the afternoon, three Water Rails (two adults and a juvenile) were seen from the Causeway screen along with a Sparrowhawk over Railway Pool.

Other counts were as follows: eight Little Grebes, 73 Coot, 12 Moorhen, 12 Herons, threeCormorants, 34 Greylag Geese, six Canada Geese, a single Mute Swan along with the local Black Swan. There were 15 Gadwall with six broods totalling 40 chicks, six Pochard, five Teal, three juvenile Shelduck, 67 Mallard and 22 Tufted Duck with a total of 13 broods comprising 75 Tufted and a single Gadwall chick.
In addition, there were two Little Ringed Plover, a single Ringed Plover, 52 Black–headedGulls, six Lesser Black–backed Gulls, a single Herring Gull, 14 Common Terns with six juveniles and the count of 158 Lapwing was again a good total for July.

Finally, there was a note of an active bee’s nest in the oak tree to the south of Oak Hide.

24th July 2015

– Overcast with steady rain; mild; light SSE breeze

No records

23rd July 2015

– Warm and overcast but dry; light south-westerly breeze.

In the morning, a Green Sandpiper was present on Car Park Pool, three Little RingedPlovers were on Railway Pool and a Water Rail was seen from the North Causeway Screen. ALesser Whitethroat was behind Railway Hide and a Lesser Black–backed Gull was seen to take a young Tufted Duck.

The Water Rails were again in evidence in the afternoon, with two adults and two juveniles spotted. Also of note were two Little Ringed Plovers, a Little Egret, two GreenSandpipers, a single Common Sandpiper and 10 Stock Doves. Excellent views were had of a pair of Hobbies hawking dragonflies over the Reedbed and of a Sparrowhawk carrying prey which flew over the Causeway.

22nd July 2015

– Warm & overcast with some heavy showers a.m. Light south-westerly breeze

Car Park Pool records included seven Little Grebes (two juveniles), at least three Gadwallbroods and five Tufted Duck broods, one of these with five well-grown juveniles. Other records of note from this location were 105 Lapwing, 30 Coot, a single Oystercatcher and singing Skylark.

Railway Pool also held Little Grebes, seven in total with two juveniles plus two or three very small chicks, as well as six broods of Tufted Ducks, one brood containing 19 young! Also noted were four Teal, three young Shelduck, 4-5 broods of Gadwall, four Oystercatchers(inc. a juvenile), 35 Lapwing (2 young almost fledged), Little Ringed Plover (adult f + juv) and two Common Sandpipers.

Still on Railway Pool there were approx. 30 Common Terns (inc. eight juvs), four LesserBlack–backed Gulls, c.30 Black–headed Gulls and a Stock Dove. Feeding overhead were 45 Swifts & 50+ Sand Martins and a flock of 140 Starling on the shingle was notable. Warblers were also in evidence: Reed Warbler, Blackcap and Chiffchaff being recorded.

21st July 2015

– Generally warm & sunny with a light west south-westerly breeze

Sandpipers were in evidence with four Common Sandpipers being recorded on Car Park Pool and at least four Green Sandpipers around, split between Car Park Pool and the Dragonfly Pond. Little Egrets were again present with two seen, along with two Little Ringed Plovers, one a juvenile. Other young/juveniles included six Shelduck, a single Shoveler and a WaterRail. Finally, there were records of four Stock Doves and a Greater Spotted Woodpecker.

20 July 2015

– Generally overcast, warm & humid with some showers. Light south-westerly breeze

There was a Common Sandpiper noted on Car Park Pool along with a Ringed Plover. Railway Pool yielded three Little Egrets, in line with recent records, as well as a Little RingedPlover. There were two Green Sandpipers on the Dragonfly Pond while sightings around the Back Gate Copse included Green Woodpecker, male Bullfinch, Common Whitethroat andMistle Thrush

19th July 2015

– Mostly sunny and warm after some early showers. Light south-easterly breeze.

Up to four Little Ringed Plover were noted, along with a juvenile. There was a single, albeit brief, record of a Common Sandpiper as well as a Little Egret, a Snipe and sixOystercatchers. A Moorhen chick was seen being predated by Coots on Railway Pool and there was an adult Water Rail seen from the Causeway screen.

A Raven was seen over Siden Hill Wood and, in terms of birds of prey, there were sightings ofSparrowhawk, Kestrel and& Buzzard. A hybrid Greylag x Canada Goose was present on the flood plain and both Green and Greater Spotted Woodpecker were recorded on the main reserve. Sightings on the Old Road included two Nuthatch, a Tree Creeper and, near Patrick Farm barn, a singing Yellowhammer.

Late afternoon a Kingfisher was seen on the Reed Bed and a Hobby was hawking around Car Park Pool before perching in the dead tree at the far end of the pool. Finally there were threeGreen Sandpipers on the far margins of Car Park Pool.

18th July 2015

– Mostly sunny & warm, light south-easterly breeze.

Counts today were as follows: six Little Grebes with four juveniles, a single juvenile Water Rail seen from the Causeway screen, 78 Coot, 11 Moorhen, six Oystercatchers, threeHerons, three Cormorants, nine Greylag Geese, three Mute Swans with four cygnets and also the long-staying local Black Swan. There were 13 Gadwall with seven broods totalling 46 chicks, six Pochard, seven Teal, six juvenile Shelduck, 57 Mallard in total with a single brood of three Mallard plus seven Tufted Duck chicks and 27 Tufted Duck split across Car Park and Railway Pools with a total of 11 broods – 49 Tufted and a single Gadwall chick (as previously recorded).
In addition, there were singles of Little Ringed Plover and Common Sandpiper, 48 Black–headed Gulls, four Lesser Black–backed Gulls and nine Common Terns with two juveniles and a single chick. A count of 136 Lapwing was a good total for July; also recorded were a single early-returning Snipe, a Black–tailed Godwit, two Hobbies and, finally, a GreyWagtail flying over the Old Road.

17th July 2015

– Showers and overcast a.m., sunny spells and& warm p.m. Light south-easterly breeze.

No records.

16th July 2015

– Occasional sunny periods, bright but also cloudy, south-westerly wind.

A fresh Red Admiral was showing well by the car park gates this morning and three of the juvenile Shelducks were feeding together in front of Car Park Hide.

Later, a Water Rail was seen from the north Causeway screen and there was a Little Egreton Car Park Pool. Several Ringed Plover were present: a single on Car Park Pool and four on Railway Pool.

15th July 2015

– Mostly sunny, south-westerly wind.

Changes again in respect of counts with, early on, three Ringed Plovers, only three Little Ringed Plovers, one Common Sandpiper, 12 Pochard but only two Teal, a Shoveler and a juvenile Water Rail by the causeway.

Gatekeepers, which started to appear at the weekend, are now becoming noticeably commoner. At least five Marbled Whites were counted as well. A fresh Painted Lady was showing well around the bale store and a male Broad-bodied Chaser by the Dragonfly Pool.

Later in the day, there were 12 Oystercatchers, two adult and three immature Little Ringed Plovers and one Green Sandpiper, but no immediate sign of the young Little Ringed Plover which could conceivably perished as a result of the persistent rain.

14th July 2015

– Wet all day.

Counts this evening in the poor weather comprised two Green Sandpipers, one Common Sandpiper, four adult, three immature Little Ringed Plovers (plus the chick), one Ringed Plover, nine Oystercatchers, 150 Lapwings, ten adult and two immature Little Grebes, fivePochard, three Teal, 11 adult Common Terns, four immatures and three chicks, three Mute Swans and four cygnets, 28 Greylags, one adult Shelduck and six young, six Gadwallbroods, seven Tufted broods and a Mallard brood which has only two young in it but tenTufted tagging along. Sufficiently of note, as they have been scarce, was a Greenfinch at the Oak Hide feeder.

13th July 2015

– Mostly wet and overcast, south westerly wind.

The wet weather brought down the Martins and at least 50 were regularly perching on the wires by Car Park Hide in the morning. There were six Stock Doves in the crop field, a Water Rail showed by the north causeway screen and the Green Woodpeckers were showy and vocal by Railway Hide. They are favouring the numerous ant hills on the embankment between Oak and Railway Hide.

A new brood of 11 Tufted showed at the north end of Car Park Pool, the adult and six juvenileShelduck were still together on Railway Pool and a Yellow Wagtail went over calling.

In the evening, at least 20 Swifts dropped in to feed over the central streamline as the rain ceased. There were also 40 Sand Martins and 40 Starlings with the latter going to roost in the Reedbed.

Nine attended the work party and much was achieved, including the opening up of views from Oak Hide, Willow and Alder control and the pulling of Ragwort around Car Park Pool.

12th July 2015

– Overnight rain, continuing throughout the morning, some sunny intervals in the afternoon, south-westerly wind.

The overnight rain had brought little in first thing with just an immature Little Ringed Ploveron site. Pochard numbers have increased to six, eight Oystercatchers were in noisy display and 27 Swifts moved south between 9 and 10.15 a.m. There were at least 50 Sand Martinson site at any one time and both Garden Warbler and Chiffchaff were singing in the back gate copse.

As the day progressed, a summer plumaged Black-tailed Godwit appeared on Car Park Pool and three Little Egrets on Railway Pool. There were two Hobbies over Car Park Pool, aPainted Lady around the Car Park, a Green Sandpiper heard near the Causeway, still at least two Water Rails from the causeway screen and a Kingfisher south over Railway Pool. A brood of female Mallard with at least 11 young on Railway Pool, seemed to include sevenTufted Ducks as well, presumably another instance of egg dumping.

11th July 2015

– Sunny and hot, slowly clouding over late afternoon. Lightly westerly wind.

Early on there were nine Little Ringed Plovers and a single chick, two Ringed Plovers, aGreen Sandpiper, ten Teal, a Hobby and two Marbled Whites, with the main find of the day subsequently when the first Purple Hairstreak of the year was found on top of one of the Oaks along the Old Road. There were none found last year so this was a good find.

Other counts today comprised: ten Little Grebes and one part grown chick on Car Park Pool, seven Herons, four Cormorants, one Mute Swan, six Greylags, 17 Gadwall and six broods, seven Teal, 39 Mallard, three Pochard, 27 Tufted and seven broods (including one with twoGadwall chicks in it from egg dumping) 42 Coot, nine Moorhen, a Water Rail in front of the causeway screen, five Oystercatchers, 145 Lapwing and one chick (although the other two are probably still about but on the shoreline in front of Railway Hide), four Redshanks, threeShelduck and five ducklings, 87 Black-headed Gulls, one Lesser Black-backed Gull, ten adult Common Terns and four juveniles.

10th July 2015

– Sunny, light south-westerly wind.

No bird records today but the first Essex Skipper of the year was found amongst the Small Skippers around the car park. Both Red-eyed and Small Red-eyed Damselflies showed well on the Dragonfly Pond and a Woody Nightshade plant was also discovered, on the left after Oak Hide.

9 July 2015

– Cool start, sunny, southerly wind.

More evidence of return passage today came in the form of 40 Swifts in the early morning, which quickly moved on, an immature Little Ringed Plover with two adults on Car Park Pool, two Siskins north over the causeway at 1 pm., and two male Wigeon on Railway Pool, found in the early afternoon. The pair of Little Ringed Plovers on Railway Pool were still guarding their single youngster. Three male Shoveler and a female Teal were also present, on Car Park Pool.

By late morning, the Little Ringed Plover count had reached ten with four adults, five fledged immatures and the chick.

Shoveler and Teal numbers were up to four, there were two Pochard, a Hobby, briefly,Kestrel and Sparrowhawk and four House Martins.

8th July 2015

– Mostly overcast with some showers, north-westerly wind.

The pair of Little Ringed Plovers on Railway Pool have hatched out a single chick in the last 24 hours and this was being well watched by the parents in front of Railway Hide. In addition to the parents and chick, there were six other Little Ringed Plovers, along with fiveOystercatchers, a Ringed Plover, two Redshanks and at least nine adults and eight juvenile Common Terns. Three Lapwing chicks are now half grown and other counts of note were nine Teal, the pair of Shelduck and the six juveniles, seven Little Grebes, a Water Rail on the causeway, four broods of Gadwall and five broods of Tufted.

7th July 2015

– Mostly overcast with some showers, north westerly wind.

A single Common Sandpiper remained from yesterday and there were more Swifts about again today although unfortunately no counts. Three Ringed and four Little Ringed Ploverswere the totals counted in the evening.

6th July 2015

– Mostly overcast with some showers, southerly wind.

The first Small Red-eyed Damselflies were noted today along the concrete road and aPainted Lady was showing well near Car Park Hide.

Bird counts of note comprised seven Teal, four Pochard, four Shoveler, four adult and two fledged juvenile Little Ringed Plovers, one Ringed Plover, two Common Sandpipers, fiveRedshank and a Water Rail.

5th July 2015

– Sunny intervals and heavy showers, particularly in the afternoon. Blustery north-westerly / westerly wind.

Heavy showers in the afternoon made for some interesting hirundine watching. The blustery wind more particularly associated with the showers, saw temperatures vary by as much as four degrees, either side of the rain. In the afternoon, there were at least 52 House Martinsfeeding over the north end of Siden Hill Wood or in the lee of the wood, with 30 to 40 Sand Martins over the pools and at least 27 Swifts south in fairly quick succession in a 20 minute period in the afternoon. There also appeared to be some movement of Sand Martins with at least nine moving south with the first Swifts.

Other migrants of note included two fine summer plumaged Black-tailed Godwits which flew in to Car Park Pool at 1 p.m., and lingered for about an hour before moving off north. There were still two Little Ringed Plovers, one Ringed Plover, at least two Redshanks, fourOystercatchers, five Shoveler, three Teal, two Pochard, two broods of Tufted, at least one juvenile Water Rail and an adult.

Three Herring Gulls went over to the west with a single Lesser Black-backed Gull. APeregrine put in a brief appearance in the early afternoon.

Despite the blustery conditions, there were still Meadow Browns and Ringlets on the wing, one Large White, two Small Tortoiseshells and a Red Admiral, but no sign of any Marbled Whites in the afternoon, though at least one was seen in the morning.

4th July 2015

– Warm and sunny, light south-easterly wind.

As usual, Graham Rowling undertook today’s counts, supplemented by later ones from John Belsey and the totals were as follows: seven Herons, five Cormorants, three Great Crested Grebes, seven Little Grebes plus one fledged juvenile and one chick on the car park, fourMute Swans and four cygnets, 48 Greylags, two Shelduck and six juveniles, 50 Mallard, seven Teal, 35 Gadwall and four broods, six Pochard, 44 Tufted and two broods (four and three on Railway Pool), one adult Water Rail and one juvenile from the causeway, fiveMoorhen, 38 Coot, 94 Lapwing and four chicks, two Little Ringed Plover, sevenOystercatchers, 280 Black-headed Gulls and 165 juveniles, two Lesser Black-backs, 30 adult Common Terns and at least 13 juveniles with other birds still sitting, at least 20 Sand Martins, five Linnets, two singing Chiffchaffs, two singing Blackcaps and at least three singing Reed Warblers.

3rd July 2015

– Sunny, warm, 25 degrees, light easterly wind.

A Hobby went over the Old Road around the bale store area at 11 a.m., and there was aRuddy Darter around the car park area. The emergence of Common Darters has come on a pace in the last few days, with at least 25 counted today around the Dragonfly Pond and fiveBrown Hawkers were counted across the Reserve.

2nd July 2015

– Mostly overcast, some light rain pm, westerly wind, still warm and a sunny evening.

The only record today was of the continuing presence of the Melodious Warbler.

1st July 2015

– Hot

The Melodious Warbler continues to sing away and apparently two Red Kites went over the site this morning. There were 99 Lapwings on Car Park Pool, together with a male Teal.

In the evening, the following counts were made: a Snipe (probably the first returning bird of the autumn) on Car Park Pool; five Little Ringed Plovers, two Ringed Plovers and fourRedshank; there were two Tufted broods of six and five on Car Park Pool and four Gadwallbroods with nine and two on Car Park Pool and seven and seven on Railway Pool. At least two young Lapwings were visible on Railway Pool and the brood of six Shelduck were still intact and nearly fully grown.

14 adult Common Terns were feeding at least ten juveniles, there were seven Little Grebes, three Great Crested Grebes, four Shoveler, four Teal and at least one juvenile Water Railwith an adult.

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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.