Background and scope

Cap takes its fiduciary obligations seriously and operating our business in a responsible and ethical manner is core to our firm’s values. We consider corporate social responsibility to concern both how we behave as an organisation and the financial guarantees directed by our strategies.

Below is a discussion of topics relevant to responsibility at Cap and includes governance, regulation, philanthropy, community and environmental responsibility.

Governance

Cap’s corporate governance structure is proportionate to the firm’s size and complexity. The structure primarily comprises the Cap Group Board and the Executive Management Committee. These two bodies oversee the management of the relevant business areas to ensure that we conduct our business appropriately, with integrity, and with due regard for the interests of all stakeholders. The Group Board includes both executive and non-executive directors.

Community

Cap aims to contribute positively to the communities in which it operates. We seek to achieve this, in part, through philanthropy (described above) and through partnerships with community organisations to tackle specific problems. Such partnerships may involve employees contributing time towards a chosen project.

Environmental responsibility

Cap is mindful of its environmental impact and seeks to adhere to the relevant environmental standards in the countries in which it operates.

Where possible we source sustainable/recyclable products, waste streams from our headquarters are carefully separated, and single-use plastic bottles are not stocked in the office's café. All staff are provided with a thermos flask to fill with water from taps.

In order to promote using low carbon transport, Cap offers an electric vehicle leasing scheme and the Cycle to Work scheme for its UK-based employees. Sustainable commuting is encouraged to our headquarters, through the provision of secure basement parking for more than 100 bicycles, as well as shower and changing facilities.