Orbia
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

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 Orbia 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 Orbia 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:
- UK Reservists
- UK Wounded, Injured And Sick
We also pledge the following:

Fair Treatment: Ensure that all employees are treated fairly, with respect and dignity, and will create conditions that allow employees to grow both professionally and personally within the Company. Embracing Diversity: Orbia values employee diversity as an important part of its success and recognizes that having a diverse environment enhances positive outcomes for the Company. The Company aims to create an open environment with different ideas, backgrounds, experiences, cultures and perspectives, where employees have opportunities to perform at their best. Avoiding Discrimination and Harassment: Orbia respects the rights, culture, diversity and dignity of all employees. Orbia will not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment directed at any individual or group, including Orbia employees and the employees of our customers, suppliers and other business partners. In accordance with the laws where Orbia operates, all employees are offered equal opportunities with regard to hiring, compensation, training, development and promotion. No one should be discriminated against on grounds of gender, marital status, age, religion, race, physical ability, political preference, social class, sexual orientation, any medical condition (as defined by law) including COVID-19 or on any other basis protected by applicable law. Harassment or bullying is not acceptable and strictly prohibited. Harassment is abusive, intimidating or offensive comments or behaviours, such as slurs or derogatory comments, sexual advances or other behaviour that in the judgment of Orbias management creates a hostile environment or interferes with an employees work performance. Paid time-off: Within the context of Reserves Orbia support to mobilisations by providing 10 days of additional leave per year for training, fully paid, to the Reservist employees.

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.