Sustainability Policy

Hanover is committed to supporting UK Government environmental priorities through responsible service delivery, low-carbon operations and ethical supply chain management. Our approach aligns with the principles of the UK Net Zero Strategy, the 25 Year Environment Plan and the Government’s Social Value Model, ensuring that sustainability considerations are embedded across our operations and client engagements.


As a supplier to the UK public sector, we recognise our responsibility to deliver services that minimise environmental impact while contributing positively to wider government sustainability objectives.




Carbon Reduction and Environmental Management

We integrate sustainability and carbon reduction principles into all stages of service delivery, including contract mobilisation, project planning and operational management.


Our approach includes:


  • Implementation of a Carbon Reduction Plan, with ongoing monitoring of emissions and environmental performance to drive continuous improvement.
  • Adoption of a digital-first operating model that minimises paper consumption, reduces waste and lowers travel-related emissions.
  • Use of remote collaboration technologies to limit unnecessary travel and prioritisation of public transport or low-carbon travel options where in-person delivery is required.
  • Continuous review of operational processes to identify opportunities for energy efficiency, waste reduction and reduced resource consumption.


Although our direct operational footprint is relatively low, we recognise the importance of maintaining measurable environmental commitments that support national carbon reduction targets.



Sustainable Procurement and Supply Chain Responsibility

Hanover applies responsible procurement principles across its supply chain to ensure suppliers meet appropriate environmental, ethical and governance standards.


Our procurement approach includes:


  • Preference for suppliers with formal environmental management systems, carbon reduction commitments or recognised sustainability credentials.
  • Assessment of suppliers against environmental impact, ethical standards and responsible sourcing practices.
  • Compliance monitoring in line with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and wider ethical supply chain expectations.
  • Encouraging the use of recycled, recyclable and low-impact materials where relevant to service delivery.


We work collaboratively with suppliers to encourage continuous improvement in sustainability performance and transparency.



Employee Engagement and Environmental Awareness

We actively promote environmental awareness among employees to ensure sustainability principles are reflected in everyday operations and client-facing work. This includes encouraging responsible resource use, environmentally conscious decision-making and adherence to sustainable working practices.



Governance and Continuous Improvement

Sustainability considerations are integrated into Hanover’s governance and commercial decision-making processes to ensure long-term resilience and compliance with public sector expectations.


We regularly review our environmental objectives, monitor performance and seek opportunities to enhance our contribution to national environmental goals. This ensures our services continue to deliver long-term value, environmental responsibility and alignment with Government framework requirements.