Corporate Social Responsibility

Petersens was founded by Robert Petersen in 2003. As one of Wales’ longest standing and successful marketing practitioners, it is an ongoing objective for Robert Petersen to ensure that his company is aware of its responsibilities to the local community and the environment.

Our Staff: As a small company we have fostered a very close knit internal community and have policies and procedures in place to ensure that our staff work in a safe environment and are provided with opportunities to further their careers. Petersens provides varied opportunities for employees to develop the skills they need to excel in their work, both through in-house training and external courses at all levels. We encourage participation in PR and marketing awards and also fund attendance at networking events.

We want to instigate an internal culture of continuous improvement to meet the demands of today's marketing industry, as well as retain motivated and enthusiastic staff.

Our Customers: Petersens has quality control procedures in place and we pride ourselves on developing and retaining relationships with clients. Delivering high standards of service is an integral part of our business philosophy.

Our Suppliers & Sub-Contractors: At Petersens, we have clearly stated terms and conditions of trading with all our suppliers, many of whom have worked with Rob Petersen for many years. We believe that as environmental and social concerns become ever more of a priority for forward-thinking businesses, our relationships with suppliers are a key area of focus.

Our Health & Safety Policy: Petersens is committed to the health and safety of all employees and ensures that policies are clearly understood by the work force. All employees receive a copy of our Health, Safety & Environmental Policy on their first day of employment and are required to positively adopt its principles.

Our Environmental Policy: We strongly believe that the protection and enhancement of the environment is a key business concern and that the successful management of and disposal of waste is a fundamental. Petersens endeavours to recycle, either via the reusing of paper or the recycling of all waste paper, magazines and cardboard. All toner/printer cartridges are sent to specified recyclers who make a donation to a charity on receipt. Energy concerns are demonstrated by the management and monitoring of lighting and computer equipment.

Petersens in the Community: We play an active role in the local community supporting charities and education in many different ways:

Education

• On-going student placement programme both from local colleges and European students to introduce them to marketing in practice. Students are given tasks and challenges and encouraged to integrate with the team and its work even if only on short term placement
• Managing Director enrolled on WAG Entrepreneur Role Models Dynamo programme which involves visiting schools and further education establishments and speaking about personal experiences in business and encouraging entrepreneurship. He is also an approved speaker for Cardiff University Careers Unit
• Jill Roberts is Chair of Governors at a Vale of Glamorgan Primary School

Charity

• Managing Director sits on sub-committee for cancer charity, Tenovus
• Petersens are a member of the Corporate Support Group for Ty Hafan and as part of the team provide pro bono PR counsel to the charity
• Jill Roberts is a committee member of the Barry branch LATCH, children’s cancer charity
• Dana Hashem is a member of The Stroke Association’s event organisation committee