Governance Policy

Effective date: January 2023
At Lean Scrum Global, our governance policies reflect our commitment to responsible, ethical and sustainable business practices. They guide how we operate, how we treat people, how we manage risk, and how we reduce our environmental impact while delivering high‑quality training, coaching and consulting.

Explore our key policy areas below:

Environment Policy
Social Responsibility Policy
Health & Safety Policy
Sustainable Procurement & Purchasing Policy
Zero Waste Policy / Plan
Water Reduction Strategy / Policy
Green Transportation Plan (Employees & Associates)
Sustainable Purchasing Policy
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion (DEI) Policy

If you have questions about any of these policies, please contact us at cs@leanscrumglobal.co.uk.

Signed,
Lean Scrum Global

1) Environment Policy

Environment Policy
Effective date: January 2023

Purpose

Lean Scrum Global is committed to reducing our environmental impact and continually improving our environmental performance, proportionate to the nature and scale of our operations as an online training and consulting business.

Scope

This policy applies to all Lean Scrum Global activities, including employees, associates, contractors and suppliers where relevant.

Our commitments

We will:

Comply with applicable environmental legislation and relevant standards.
Reduce emissions associated with travel by prioritising remote delivery and virtual meetings.
Use digital-first delivery (e.g., electronic course materials) to minimise printing and physical waste.
Choose suppliers and partners who demonstrate responsible environmental practices where feasible.
Encourage responsible energy use in our working environments (home offices and any hired venues).
Review our environmental practices periodically and set practical improvement actions.

Practical measures

Default to digital course packs and e-certificates.
Print only when necessary and use double-sided printing and recycled paper where possible.
Prefer venues with clear sustainability practices when in-person delivery is required.
Consolidate travel and choose lower-impact options where practical.

Signed,
Lean Scrum Global

2) Social Responsibility Policy

Social Responsibility Policy
Effective date: January 2023

Purpose

We aim to contribute positively to the communities and professional networks we serve, and to operate in a way that is fair, respectful and beneficial to society.

Commitments

We will:

Deliver training and consulting with integrity, professionalism and respect for learners and clients.
Promote ethical business practices, transparency and responsible decision-making.
Support learning and capability-building through accessible knowledge sharing where feasible (e.g., webinars, articles, community sessions).
Treat all stakeholders fairly, including clients, learners, suppliers and partners.
Protect personal data and respect confidentiality.

How we put this into practice

Clear communication of course outcomes, prerequisites and policies.
Respectful learner experience and inclusive facilitation.
Prompt handling of concerns and feedback.

Signed,
Lean Scrum Global

3) Health & Safety Policy (Subpage)

Health & Safety Policy
Effective date: January 2023

Purpose

Lean Scrum Global is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for employees, associates, learners and visitors during any work activity, including training delivery.

Scope

Applies to:

Remote/online delivery environments (home offices and virtual classrooms)
In-person training venues (where used)
Work-related travel and events

Commitments

We will:

Comply with applicable UK health and safety requirements relevant to our activities.
Assess and manage health and safety risks for in-person sessions (venue suitability, emergency procedures, accessibility).
Promote safe working practices for remote work (ergonomics, breaks, wellbeing).
Maintain a culture where hazards and incidents can be reported without blame.

In-person delivery (where applicable)

We will ensure:

Clear emergency exits and procedures are communicated at the start of sessions.
Reasonable adjustments are considered for accessibility needs.
Any incidents are recorded and reviewed to prevent recurrence.

Signed,
Lean Scrum Global

4) Sustainable Procurement & Purchasing Policy

Sustainable Procurement & Purchasing Policy
Effective date: January 2023

Purpose

We aim to procure goods and services responsibly, considering environmental, social and ethical impacts alongside cost and quality.

Commitments

We will:

Prefer suppliers who demonstrate ethical labour practices and responsible sourcing.
Consider environmental impact (materials, packaging, energy use, transport) when selecting suppliers.
Avoid unnecessary purchases by prioritising reuse, repair and digital alternatives.
Seek value for money over the full lifecycle, not only lowest upfront cost.

Practical approach

Use digital tools and subscriptions where they reduce physical resource use.
When purchasing equipment, consider energy efficiency and durability.
Minimise single-use items for any in-person events.

Signed,
Lean Scrum Global

5) Zero Waste Policy / Plan

Zero Waste Policy / Plan
Effective date: January 2023

Purpose

Lean Scrum Global aims to minimise waste generation and increase reuse and recycling, working towards a “zero waste to landfill” mindset where practical.

Commitments

We will:

Reduce waste by defaulting to digital delivery and paperless processes.
Reuse materials and equipment where possible.
Recycle responsibly in accordance with local council guidance.
Encourage suppliers and venues to reduce packaging and provide recycling options.

Practical measures

Digital course materials and online collaboration boards.
Avoid printing unless required; if printed, use recycled paper.
Responsible disposal of electronic waste via approved recycling routes.

Signed,
Lean Scrum Global

6) Water Reduction Strategy / Policy

Water Reduction Strategy / Policy
Effective date: January 2023

Purpose

Although Lean Scrum Global operates primarily online and has limited direct water usage, we commit to responsible water use and to supporting water-efficient practices in any physical locations we use.

Commitments

We will:

Encourage water-efficient practices in any office/home-office settings.
Prefer venues that demonstrate responsible water management where feasible.
Promote awareness of water conservation as part of our broader sustainability approach.

Practical measures

Choose venues with modern facilities and visible sustainability practices when in-person delivery is required.
Encourage simple behaviours such as reporting leaks promptly and avoiding unnecessary water use.

Signed,
Lean Scrum Global

7) Green Transportation Plan (Employees & Associates)

Green Transportation Plan (Employees & Associates)
Effective date: January 2023

Purpose

We aim to reduce emissions associated with commuting and business travel.

Commitments

We will:

Prioritise remote delivery and virtual meetings as the default.
Reduce travel where it does not add clear value.
When travel is necessary, prefer lower-carbon options (public transport, rail) where practical.
Encourage trip planning that reduces frequency and distance (e.g., grouping meetings, avoiding short-notice travel where possible).

Practical measures

Virtual-first client engagements.
Consolidated travel schedules for in-person delivery.
Encourage walking/cycling for local journeys where feasible.

Signed,
Lean Scrum Global

8) Sustainable Purchasing Policy

Sustainable Purchasing Policy
Effective date: January 2023

Purpose

This policy focuses specifically on day-to-day purchasing decisions and how we choose products and services that align with sustainability goals.

Commitments

We will:

Prefer products that are durable, repairable and energy efficient.
Choose recycled/recyclable materials where possible.
Minimise packaging and avoid single-use items where feasible.
Consider supplier sustainability credentials as part of purchasing decisions.

Examples

Energy-efficient laptops/monitors when replacing equipment.
Recycled paper and refillable stationery where needed.
Digital alternatives to physical materials whenever possible.

Signed,
Lean Scrum Global

9) Diversity, Equality & Inclusion (DEI) Policy

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion (DEI) Policy
Effective date: January 2023

Purpose

Lean Scrum Global is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity of background, experience and perspective, and we aim to ensure equality of opportunity in our work and learning environments.

Scope

Applies to employees, associates, contractors, learners, clients and partners.

Commitments

We will:

Provide a respectful, inclusive learning environment in all training and coaching engagements.
Not tolerate discrimination, harassment or victimisation of any kind.
Make reasonable adjustments to support accessibility needs where feasible.
Promote inclusive facilitation practices (e.g., balanced participation, respectful dialogue, psychological safety).
Review feedback and continuously improve our practices.

Reporting concerns

Anyone who experiences or witnesses behaviour inconsistent with this policy is encouraged to raise concerns confidentially via cs@leanscrumglobal.co.uk. We will take concerns seriously and respond appropriately.

Signed,
Lean Scrum Global