Environmental, Social, and Governance

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At FPSE, our commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles is rooted into everything we do,

From how we measure our carbon impact to how we support our people, partners and communities across the UK.

As a leading organisation in flood resilience, sustainability is a core part of our mission.

OUR CLIENTS

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

Leading the Industry in Carbon Transparency

We are proud to be the first supplier to complete and submit Tier 2 carbon reporting for the Environment Agency’s Property Flood Resilience (PFR) Framework. This advanced level of reporting demonstrates our commitment to full supply‑chain transparency and climate accountability.

Our environmental actions include:

Comprehensive Tier 2 carbon reporting, including upstream supply chain emissions.

Collaboration with Greener Futures Leicestershire and use of the NatWest Carbon Planner to enhance reporting methodologies.

Adoption of robust carbon accounting frameworks to ensure accurate, auditable greenhouse gas reporting.

A long-term plan to continue reducing emissions and raising sustainability standards across the PFR industry.

Environmental Enhancement & Biodiversity

We are actively involved in large-scale environmental improvement initiatives across the UK:

9,400+ trees planted across Nottingham and Cheshire.

Habitat creation projects resulting in a 35% increase in local pollinators.

Watercourse clean-ups supporting Severn Trent Water, Cheshire East Council and Cheshire Wildlife Trust.

Wildflower planting and installation of bug houses to support natural ecosystems and improve air quality.

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ISO Certified Environmental Standards

We maintain the following internationally recognised certifications:

ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)

ISO 9001 (Quality Management)

ISO 45001 (Health & Safety Management)

These frameworks ensure continuous improvement and high-quality delivery across all our operations.

Social Impact

Championing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are proud advocates for equality and inclusion across our workforce:

Over 50% of our team are women, exceptional figure in the engineering and technology sector.

We operate an equal earnings policy.

We support and participate in national LGBTQ+ events, including Pride in London and CIWEM’s Pride March.

Our leadership also promotes social change:

Members of our team have advocated for enhanced, sensitive mental‑health support initiatives at a national level.

Our CEO regularly champions EDI in industry forums.

Engagement with flood risk communities across the UK, including supporting Mary Long-Dhonau MBE (Flood Mary) on the FloodMobile in Erringden Hillside and Lincolnshire projects.

Our team contributes to meaningful community initiatives, including:

Volunteering at Fernwood School to support students building and racing electric vehicles through the Greenpower Education Trust programme.

Ongoing involvement in national STEM initiatives, where our volunteers mentor the next generation of engineers through programmes such as Arkwright Engineering Scholarships and Tomorrow’s Engineers Week.

Volunteering with local Community Land Trusts to support sustainable housing, flood resilience planning and public green space preservation.

Supporting sailing events through safety cover, mentoring and race management at national and club races. These activities demonstrate a strong commitment to community engagement, skills sharing and safety leadership.

An active member of a local Flood Action Group, working collaboratively with local authorities to secure funding and deliver flood defence measures within the community.

Our CEO regularly delivers free talks and presentations across the sector, sharing expertise, raising standards, and highlighting critical issues facing the flood and environmental risk industry.

Building Future Skills

We support learning, skills development and wellbeing through:

Coaching and instructing young people in sailing, teamwork and water safety.

Providing accessible development opportunities to individuals with autism, ADHD and other additional needs.

Encouraging youth participation in engineering, environmental management and community projects.

Continued commitment to developing our team with new skills, qualifications and professional memberships.

Simon Crowther presentation about environmental standards

Governance & Professional Standards

We uphold high standards of ethical and professional governance, demonstrated through:

Our status as a Disability Confident Employer.

Membership of the Armed Forces Covenant.

Our commitment to the Conflict Avoidance Pledge.

These commitments reflect our pledge to operate safely, ethically and transparently.

Employee Safety

FPS Environmental has partnered with Totalmobile to strengthen lone worker safety for colleagues who regularly attend sites on their own. Total Mobile’s BS8484:2022-compliant safety solutions including SOS fobs and app-based functionality, provide 24/7 access to Alarm Receiving Centres, GPS tracking, safe check-ins and automatic “worker down” alerts, with escalation to emergency services when needed. This partnership reinforces FPS Environmental’s ESG approach by prioritising employee welfare, risk reduction and responsible workforce management.

We also have Zero RIDDOR accidents across our 14-year operating history.

green fields with yellow flowers resilience as a flood plain

Leading Standards, Shaping Resilience

Industry Leadership & Professional Recognition

All members of our technical team belong to CIWEM (Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management), holding grades from GradCIWEM through to Fellowship, reinforcing our dedication to competence and continual development.

We are also proud to be a founding member of IPFRA, the new UK trade body for the Property Flood Resilience industry, supported by CIWEM, Flood Re and the Environment Agency.

Raising Standards in the PFR Sector

We contribute to national policy conversations, share expertise with industry partners, and use our extensive online presence (over 1 million views on our flood‑related channels) to raise awareness, improve public understanding and advocate for resilient communities.

Our ESG Commitment Across the UK

Operating from the heart of the UK in Nottinghamshire and delivering services nationwide, our ESG activities support local communities, regional resilience and national sustainability goals. We are committed to driving measurable, positive change across environmental protection, social wellbeing and industry governance.

Building a Sustainable, Inclusive and Resilient Future

Our ESG work is more than compliance, it is a promise to our clients, partners and communities. From reducing carbon emissions to empowering future engineers, our mission is rooted in improving the environment, strengthening society and upholding the highest standards of integrity.

We will continue to expand our ESG initiatives and lead by example as the UK moves toward a greener, more resilient future.

Leading Standards, Shaping Resilience

Client Testimonials

Here are some of our latest testimonials from satisfied customers. If you’d like to discuss your requirements further, please don’t hestitate to get in touch.

Mark and his colleagues have been excellent in helping us through a difficult flood recovery period. Their initial survey (carried out in the pouring rain) was thorough and critical to us when submitting the Application for a Flood Resistance grant from Gloucestershire County Council/DEFRA. Importantly, FPS respond swiftly and communicate well, answering questions and liaising with the local government departments proactively. In our experience, this is an operation you can trust.

Michael Constantine

Homeowner

We engaged FPS to conduct a survey of our property following a devastating flood during Storm Babet. The whole process was professionally handled from initial contact to receipt of the final, very detailed report. Questions arising from the report were quickly and fully answered and we are now in the process of implementing the recommendations. If only some of the other organisations we have had to engage with had been as efficient. We would highly recommend FPS.

Martin Steventon

Homeowner

I have used FPS, Simon and his team on several occasions over the last few years to advise on the flood risk and mitigating factors on both houses and prospective businesses. They have deep expertise and contacts across the spectrum of flood management. In particular, I have found their assessment reports invaluable. Whilst they are understandably busy, they are good to deal with and I would have no hesitation recommending them to anyone who is looking for advice in the sector.

Richard Warburton

Business Owner

FPS Environmental were great to work with. They responded immediately to my initial enquiry and followed up quickly with a quote. Their report was professionally presented and they very kindly talked me through it to understand some of the finer points. A very friendly, efficient and professional service. Thanks!

Hannah Rogers

Homeowner