Our purpose, vision, values and behaviours

Our purpose 

To protect, improve and restore our environment through regulation, scientific knowledge and working with others.

Our vision

We live sustainably in a healthy environment that is valued and protected by all.

Values and behaviours

Professional

We hold ourselves to high standards in our interactions and work.

• I take responsibility for my work and am accountable for my decisions.
• I listen to others and respect diversity of views.

Trustworthy

We act with integrity as an independent leader and advocate for our environment.

• I base my decisions on the best available evidence and facts.
• I am honest and transparent in my interactions with others.

Customer and stakeholder focussed

We actively listen to and understand our customers and stakeholders to design and deliver excellent services.

• I take account of our customers’ and stakeholders’ perspectives in everything I do.
• I work to deliver public value and our vision.

Collaborative

We work together and with others to protect our environment and health.

• I work with others to deliver better outcomes.
• I share my time, resources and knowledge to support my colleagues.

Innovative

We innovate and adapt to deliver our vision and strategy.

• I try new ideas to improve how I do my work, knowing that I won’t always get it right.
• I support and champion innovation to deliver on our vision.