Revised: 17th June 2024 

Our commitment

At Join Branch Ltd (“Branch”, “we,” “us,” or “our”), we believe in doing business in a way that is responsible, values-led, and human-centred. As a small UK-based organisation supporting women returning to work after maternity leave, our work is rooted in social purpose. We strive to reflect this in every aspect of how we operate.

This statement outlines our approach to corporate social responsibility (CSR), encompassing our commitments to ethical business practices, environmental stewardship, community engagement, and inclusive culture.

Ethical Conduct

We are committed to:

• Acting with honesty and integrity in all our dealings

• Complying with all applicable laws and regulations, including anti-bribery, employment and data protection laws

• Maintaining transparency in our partnerships and commercial relationships

• Championing fairness, respect, and dignity in the workplace and beyond

We aim to work only with suppliers, partners, and collaborators who share our commitment to ethical business practices.

Social responsibility

We are proud to support women at a critical career transition point and view our business as a form of social impact in itself. Beyond our core work, we also seek to:

• Support community initiatives aligned with our mission

• Contribute to inclusive conversations around work, parenthood and gender equality

• Use our platform to raise awareness and challenge outdated narratives about motherhood and ambition

We actively explore partnerships with like-minded organisations and funders to extend our impact.

Environmental awareness

As a small, mostly digital business, our direct environmental footprint is low. However, we remain mindful of the ecological impact of our operations. We are committed to:

• Minimising unnecessary travel and using remote-first practices

• Choosing sustainable suppliers and venues wherever possible

• Reducing paper and waste, and using digital tools efficiently

As we grow, we aim to deepen our environmental commitments in a proportionate and practical way.

Diversity, equity and inclusion

We believe that a diverse and inclusive community is not only fairer but stronger. We are committed to:

• Being an equal opportunity employer

• Creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all identities and backgrounds

• Listening to underrepresented voices and embedding inclusion in our work

Continuous learning and accountability

We are a learning organisation. We seek feedback, reflect often, and adapt our practices in response to what we learn. We also review our policies annually to ensure they reflect our current operations and values.

John Ridpath
Director, Branch
17th June 2025