Digital Planning has published its first formal Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy. Digital Planning has unveiled its first formal Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy – marking an important step in how the business will grow responsibly
The new ESG strategy sets out a clear commitment to operating as a sustainable, ethical and well-governed organisation, embedding responsible practices core to its growth.
It brings together 17 measurable commitments across environmental impact, people and governance – creating a structured and transparent roadmap for progress.
The ESG commitment also align with three United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:
- Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- Partnerships for the Goals
All of which reflect Digital Planning’s core impact on good jobs, innovation and long-term partnerships.
It builds on Digital Planning’s accreditation to the Good business Charter (GBC), achieved in 2025.
The GBC is an independent UK standard recognising organisations that meet high standards in areas such as fair pay, responsible procurement and strong governance. Its 10-point framework has already provided a solid foundation for how Digital Planning supports its people, partners and the wider community.
As a growing AI and automation business, Digital Planning works with complex, regulated organisations.
This ESG strategy ensures Digital Planning is committed to making its operations as rigorous as its technology.
Co-founder James Ferraby said: “We’ve always believed that how you do business matters as much as what you deliver.
“This is why we’ve invested time in a data-led ESG strategy that understands our current emissions and sets accountable commitments for our people, clients and communities.”
Implementing ESG across Digital Planning
The strategy is structured around three core policies, Environment, Social and Governance, each with specific, measurable commitments.
- An Environmental Policy and Carbon Reduction Plan that manages the impact of travel, office energy, equipment and data storage as the company scales.
- A Social Policy that embeds the Real Living Wage, wellbeing and diversity policies, equal opportunities, community partnerships and ongoing academic collaborations.
- A Governance Policy that hardwires Cyber Essentials Plus, clear customer commitments, a Supplier Code of Conduct, prompt payment, fair tax conduct and a named ESG lead director reporting into the senior team.
The strategy will be reviewed regularly, using data and stakeholder feedback to refine priorities over time.
Digital Planning commits to grow on the firm footing of responsible business, not bolt ESG on afterwards.
