Social
Our ESG Report demonstrates the importance of working together and the impact that people and strong partnerships can make.
At Serica we pride ourselves on our inclusive culture and actively encourage people to get involved, be open and share their knowledge and experience. Our staff-led committees take the lead in community engagement, working with charities, schools and universities. We offer student placements and invest in developing our people and a world class apprenticeship scheme through Opito.
Investing in people development
We recognise the personal and professional value training and development brings. We actively encourage our people to take charge of their personal development with a generous training budget.
£680,000
investment in training, apprenticeships and further education in 2023
This committee promotes energy and STEM education in schools, universities, peer organisations and energy institutions. They also decided to support local schools and clubs with provision of learning and sporting equipment.
The education committee starts with supporting young people and finishes with developing our employees, engaging with many initiatives in between. It’s been a fantastic year for Serica and we are fully committed to delivering more
We encourage and help Serica staff to give back to their communities and this committee supports charities throughout our local communities and those with special meaning for our staff or contractors. As a company we focused our efforts on helping specific charities.
Throughout 2024 we’ll continue to support our local charities, food banks, and staff fundraisers. We have some exciting items already in the calendar such as the Yomp and Cycle challenge
Our D&I strategy aims to develop a company culture that is inclusive and attracts diversity. As well as being the right thing to do, this benefits our organisation, bringing diversity of thought and experience to empower, educate and enrich our business. Our Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work policy commits to providing equal opportunities to all employees or candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic origin.
As the new D&I Chair, I am excited to continue building on the strong success we’ve achieved in recent years – success that inspired me to join the Company and now the Committee. By continuing to champion diversity and inclusion, we ensure that every voice is heard, valued, and contributes to our shared success, making Serica a place where people not only excel, but truly enjoy coming to work every day.
We want to ensure our HR policies are favourable to anyone needing additional leave for training or where support is required for anyone who’s partner may be redeployed and worried about their own career. Members of the volunteer committee partner and fundraise for charities supporting veterans and service leavers who may be struggling to re-enter civilian life.
We actively promote our industry to service leavers who may not have considered a career in the energy industry before but who’s skillsets match up well with the roles and lifestyles our industry can offer.
Serica is a founding member of the Offshore Energies UK Industry Armed Forces Forum which aims to bring together member companies from all sectors of the energy industry and its supply chain to promote the Armed Forces Covenant, share best practices and jointly promote career opportunities.
Serica is proud to support our armed forces and by reaching the Gold Award status of the Employers Recognition Scheme, under the Armed Forces Covenant, we have strengthened that commitment. We set up our Armed Forces Support Group to recognise those working in our organisation who have links to the military (whether that be veterans, reservists or those with family members serving)
Serica supports...
Latest social activities...
Everyone benefits from meeting up regularly, especially in the beautiful surroundings of our staff Summer BBQ in Aberdeenshire
Our team and families grabbed their litterpickers again and got a real buzz out of collecting 40+ kg of debris from an Aberdeen bay with the added bonus of coffee and cake at the stunning Greyhope Bay Marine World café
We are long-term supporters of CLAN, the North East of Scotland’s primary provider of support for cancer sufferers and their families. Last year we sponsored the ‘Big Hop’ educational sculpture trail and our support for CLAN is ongoing
We reached out to members of staff involved in childrens sports and asked what would help their teams to flourish. Equipment was supplied, to the delight of budding football and rugby players
Mental health, general wellbeing and teambuilding are important to us. Throughout the year we facilitate participation in sporting activities, some of which raise funds for charities
As part of our community support, Serica provides learning aids for a local primary school, including outdoor learning kit and kitchen equipment to help nutritional education
Our education outreach funded Saturday Maths masterclasses as part of Techfest. We also coach secondary-age pupils on interview and CV-writing skills
Serica believes that education and collaboration generate new ideas so we were delighted to sponsor Durham University's Engineering students’ design & build of a solar powered racing car which came 10th in the 3000km Bridgestone World Solar Challenge 2023
