The Crest of Beauty...The Players

The Company

Crest Nicholson Marinas Ltd up until July of 2004 was a wholly owned subsidiary of Crest Nicholson Plc and their websites [copyright acknowledged] proclaimed......

"committed to providing boat owners with safe havens, friendly service and fine facilities within attractive marina village and harbour environments"

"In achieving sustainable development Crest Nicholson believes it is necessary to take a long term strategic approach based on a combination of sound technical and sociological principles"

"Targets and /or Key Performance Indicators" To avoid social and environmental notices and prosecutions… measured by the number of prosecutions per annum"

"Aspects and Objectives Social" to seek community consultation to achieve mutually acceptable solutions, minimise opportunities for crime and protect and enhance the natural environment, consult with neighbours, develop good local relations, raise health and safety standards and control environmental aspects of site activity"

"Crest Nicholson sees inter-linked economic, social and environmental impacts that can be either positive or negative. For each social and environmental aspect .. there are both opportunities and risks to be managed. Crest Nicholson assesses its activities so as to identify specific impacts and implement appropriate control measures .. preserving instead of dispersing established communities"

"Crest Nicholson has reviewed its business activities in the context of global, local, social and environmental pressures. As a consequence, the Board recognises linked economic, environmental, social, ethical and community responsibilities must be balanced with our commercial performance and our responsibility to increase shareholder value."

"In the five years since 1997, profits have increased from less than £20m to £63m"

"The Board commits to: Comply with all relevant social and environmental legislation and to adhere to high standards of employment law and practice, equal opportunities and human rights; Prevent or mitigate pollution and waste of resources through our management framework and site programmes"

"A three year partnership with Shelter to provide help and advice to the homeless and badly housed. Management and employees have raised £32,084 funds to sponsor a Shelter Advisor (December 02)"

"Crest Nicholson PLC and Shelter, the leading national charity for homeless and badly housed people, have joined forces and began a three year fundraising partnership in 2002. Homelessness and poor housing affects families and single people alike and is the most acute indicator of a shortage of decent, affordable housing. As one of the country's leading providers of private and affordable housing, and a pioneer in the creation of sustainable communities, Crest Nicholson feels strongly about housing issues and believes that a concerted effort by its employees and customers can make a difference to the number of homeless people needing help".

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