We strive to conduct our business in a socially responsible manner at all times.

Caring about our employees, customers and business partners has been at the core of our business for many years and is embedded in the way we work. We are increasingly aware of our impact on the environment and the communities within which we work. Our Corporate Responsibility activities reflect our commitment to caring and the importance of ensuring a synergy between them and our business activities.

Chief executives CR statement 2008

I am writing this in the wake of dramatic changes to the financial climate across the UK. The economic downturn has had a significant impact on the property sector and it would be inaccurate to suggest that this is not having an effect on Grainger's Corporate Responsibility (CR) Strategy, and indeed on the approach t...