- Part I: Summary
- Part II: Risk Factors
- Impact of general economic conditions
- Staff
- Short term variations in consumer preferences, merchandise selection, inventory and pricing
- Reputation and marketing
- Long term changes in consumer attitudes to jewellery
- Store portfolio
- Competition
- Suppliers
- Raw materials and the supply chain
- Seasonality
- Social, ethical and environmental risks
- Internal controls and systems
- Legal actions
- Regulatory requirements
- US GAAP
- Acquisitions
- Pensions
- Equity and debt financing
- Financial market risks
- Loss of one or more key executive officers or employees
- Implementation of the Proposal
- Market price of Common Shares
- Future sales of Common Shares by existing shareholders
- Dilution to Common Shares
- Rights as a Depositary Interest Holder
- Limitations on the transferability of the Common Shares
- Changes in tax treatment
- Secondary listing
- Consequences of a secondary listing
- Proceedings against Signet Jewelers Limited
- More extensive US regulation of the Company
- Part III: The Scheme of Arrangement and Share Capital Consolidation
- Part IV: Directors, Company Secretary, Registered Office and Advisers
- Part V: Presentation of Statisical Data and Other Information
- Part VI: Information on The Group
- Part VII: Directors and Corporate Governance
- Part VIII: Selected Financial Information
- Part IX: Operating and Financial Review
- Part X: Accountant's Reports and Financial Information
- Part XI: Interim Financial Information of The Group for The 26 Week Period Ended 2 August 2008
- Part XII: Additional Information
- Part XIII: Definitions
1.11 Social, ethical and environmental risks
Social, ethical and environmental ("SEE") matters influence the Group's reputation, demand for merchandise by consumers, the ability to recruit staff, relations with suppliers and standing in the financial markets. The Group, therefore, is committed to managing the SEE risks and responsibilities facing the Group. This commitment stems from the understanding that the Group's success is dependent on the strength and effectiveness of its relationships with its various stakeholders: shareholders, customers, employees and suppliers.
In recent years, stakeholder expectations of public companies have increased. Managing and responding as a business to these changing expectations, including with regard to SEE issues, is part of the normal responsibilities of corporate management.
The Group regularly carries out SEE risk reviews and benchmarking exercises with the assistance of an external adviser. Such reviews include an assessment of Group policies, procedures and controls in respect of SEE matters. Reports are regularly made to the Group's Risk Management Committee and will be made to the Board. The greatest SEE risks are judged to relate to the integrity of the merchandise and to the SEE standards in the Group's supply chain.
On 1 February 2007 the Association of British Insurers published updated guidelines on socially responsible investment. In line with that guidance the Board confirms that it has identified and assessed the Group's SEE risks and that these are being managed.