Genren UK Limited
We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.
The Armed Forces Covenant
An enduring covenant between the people of the United Kingdom, Her Majesty’s Government and all those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of the Crown and their families
The first duty of Government is the defence of the realm. Our Armed Forces fulfil that responsibility on behalf of the Government, sacrificing some civilian freedoms, facing danger and, sometimes, suffering serious injury or death as a result of their duty. Families also play a vital role in supporting the operational effectiveness of our Armed Forces. In return, the whole nation has a moral obligation to the members of the Naval Service, the Army and the Royal Air Force, together with their families. They deserve our respect and support, and fair treatment.
Those who serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services. Special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most such as the injured and the bereaved.
This obligation involves the whole of society: it includes voluntary and charitable bodies, private organisations, and the actions of individuals in supporting the Armed Forces. Recognising those who have performed military duty unites the country and demonstrates the value of their contribution. This has no greater expression than in upholding this Covenant.
Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant
1.1 We Genren UK Limited will endeavour in our business dealings to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, which are:
- no member of the Armed Forces Community should face disadvantage in the provision of public and commercial services compared to any other citizen;
- and in some circumstances that special treatment may be appropriate especially for the injured or bereaved.
Section 2: Demonstrating our commitment
2.1 Genren UK Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- Armed Forces Friendly
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Service Spouses And Partners
- Flexible Leave For Spouses
- UK Reservists
- UK Cadets
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
- Discounts
- Armed Forces Charities
We also pledge the following:
Promoting the Armed Forces Genren will actively promote the business as a Armed Forces-friendly organisation, to staff, customers, suppliers, contractors and the wider public. Through the utilisation of the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) logo on all marketing documentation. Highlight, support and celebrate Armed Forces week, Reserves Day and Remembrance throughout the organisation. Develop and create Armed Forces Community groups and networks within the company to enhance support. Utilise our own social media platforms to promote messages of support to the wider Armed Forces community. Veteran and Service Leaver Employment Actively supporting the employment of veterans and service leavers through a guaranteed interview scheme for individuals (whether young, old, wounded or sick) who can demonstrate the required qualifications. Always commit to working with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP) to support the employment of veterans and service leavers. Offer insight and work experience days for veterans and service leavers seeking opportunities within the renewable energy sector. If employed under Genren offer a buddy mentoring scheme from previous service leavers to ease the transition into employment. Be aware of and recognise the military skills and qualification of individuals being interviewed. Attend recruitment events specifically for veteran and service leavers seeking employment. Offer full-time, part-time and self-employed opportunities. Support the Employment of Service Spouses & Partners Register with Forces Families Jobs to actively seek and support the employment of Service Spouses and Partners. Remain flexible to the needs of Service Spouses and Partners who require leave whilst family members are on operational duties. Show compassion and always offer support to bereaved or family members who have been injured. Work with employees who have to seek employment in different areas due to relocation. Reserves Always support staff who are actively engaged as a reservist for the UK Armed Forces. Promote company enthusiasm for staff to enrol and engage in reservist activities. Additional paid leave, up to five days, for full-time staff actively engaging in unique reservist training and operational deployment opportunities. Cadet Organisations Leave days provided to support employees who are volunteer leaders in military cadet organisations, to enable employers to participate in vital training camps and courses. Support local cadet units wherever possible. Armed Forces Charities Support staff who actively engage in raising awareness and funds for Armed Forces charities.
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.