Our purpose, vision, values and behaviours
Our purpose
To protect, improve and restore our environment through regulation, scientific knowledge and working with others.
Our vision
We live sustainably in a healthy environment that is valued and protected by all.
Values and behaviours
Professional
We hold ourselves to high standards in our interactions and work.
- I take responsibility for my work and am accountable for my decisions.
- I listen to others and respect diversity of views.
Trustworthy
We act with integrity as an independent leader and advocate for our environment.
- I base my decisions on the best available evidence and facts.
- I am honest and transparent in my interactions with others.
Customer and stakeholder focussed
We actively listen to and understand our customers and stakeholders to design and deliver excellent services.
- I take account of our customers’ and stakeholders’ perspectives in everything I do.
- I work to deliver public value and our vision.
Collaborative
We work together and with others to protect our environment and health.
- I work with others to deliver better outcomes.
- I share my time, resources and knowledge to support my colleagues.
Innovative
We innovate and adapt to deliver our vision and strategy.
- I try new ideas to improve how I do my work, knowing that I won’t always get it right.
- I support and champion innovation to deliver on our vision.
