Social values

As a result of change, organisations have started looking at the impact and value they create, not only for customers but for society.

There is a link between businesses that prioritise social value and success, therefore our focus on social value is to differentiate ourselves from our competitors.

We know social value is important to our stakeholders and we will continue to focus on delivering our goals because it is the right thing to do.

The SDGs are 17 linked global goals designed to be a “blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.” For Gamma’s social value focus we committed to the three SDGs – Gender Equality, Decent Work and Economic Growth, and Reduced Inequalities.

Our plan is to focus on four key aims, linked to Gamma’s chosen UN SDGs.

Our aims are to:

1. Provide ongoing support for our internal communities which are generating a sense of belonging.
2. Bridge the digital divide and create opportunities to improve the lives of others globally.
3. Build on the Gamma Scholarship Programme, providing bursaries for students from disadvantaged backgrounds wishing to complete a STEM degree.
4. Give back to communities through charity work, raising funds and supporting certain demographics, for example – inspiring young people into a career in technology.
5. Raise awareness of important topics such as mental health, as well as improving employees’ wellbeing.

At Gamma, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace to enable everyone to do their best work. Our EDI priorities are:

• Build a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued
• Understand our current demographics and use this data to inform our strategy
• Attract underrepresented groups to Gamma so our workplace is reflective of the communities we operate in
• Develop, engage and provide opportunities for all employees to grow and deliver their best work

At Gamma, we believe everyone should have access to connectivity and be able to communicate and connect to anyone in the world.

Therefore, we will focus on the following priorities for digital equity:

• Redeploy unused equipment to communities that need it
• Bridge the digital divide
• Increase IT literacy within our communities

In order for us to help society progress, benefit and thrive, giving back to our communities is a key part of our social plan. Our aims are to:

• Raise funds for Gamma charities
• Increase our volunteering in the communities we operate in
• Inspire young people into the world of work and technology

As part of our goal to impact and inspire young people we have formally partnered with Speakers for Schools. We are designing a nationwide programme to support young people to help them understand the technology industry and more about the transition from school to work.

Wellbeing is a top priority, not only for society but for all of us at Gamma as well. Therefore, our plan is to:

• Raise awareness of the importance of wellbeing and mental health at work
• Provide information and support to our employees as well as impact communities externally where possible
• Develop a wellbeing strategy

We understand and recognise that social value is not a tick box exercise, and we are committed to our goal – to help all our stakeholders progress, benefit and thrive.

We have already taken several steps to progress our plan and will share our progress annually. However, we recognise there is more work ahead of us. With the support of our board, senior leadership team and a great team of people across Gamma, we know we can make a difference.