Community and Environment
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First TransPennine Express recognises the importance of working
in partnership with the communities we serve. Our reputation
as a good neighbour and active community partner is important to
our employees, customers and stakeholders and therefore of
strategic importance to our business. We know that acting
responsibly is the only way forward to build a sustainable
business.
We seek to be a leader in safe, innovative, reliable and
sustainable transport which has been externally recognised with
awards received for environmental innovation and community
partnerships.
From the beginning of the franchise we have supported our
employees with personal fundraising and making donations good
causes. We encourage and engage our employees to volunteer for
initiatives benefiting the community.
In line with our core values, our community strategy includes
the following elements:
- Improving environmental performance for a sustainable
future;
- Rail integration with other forms of transport;
- Regeneration and investment in key areas across the North of
England
- Encourage and support our employees in helping
communities;
- Support to local community groups and charities;
- Education to address anti-social behavior and railway
crime.
We have defined four key areas of focus which sets out how we
deliver our Community Stategy :
First TransPennine Express is a partnership of FirstGroup and
Keolis. Our community and enviromnetal strategy is aligned to
FirstGroup. For full details on FirstGroup Corporate Social
Responsibility Strategy and annual reports use the link below:
www.firstgroup.com/corporate/csr