Fair Pay & Worker Respect

STV Group plc reported a median gender pay gap of 8.4% in 2024, meaning women's median pay is 91.6% of men's.

The mean gender pay gap was 11.6% in 2024. The company also reported a mean gender bonus gap of 57% and a median gender bonus gap of 34% in 2024. The voluntary employee turnover rate across all areas of the business was less than 10% in 2024.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

The company reported no substantiated forced or child labour incidents.

It has developed a Code of Conduct for suppliers, covering sustainability and ESG aspects, and has completed the introduction of sustainability criteria for all Tier 1 suppliers. The company aims to have all Tier 1 suppliers engaged on terms that include this code by the end of 2025.

Honest & Fair Business

STV has a Business Ethics Policy, adopted by the Board on August 23, 2011, and updated in October 2016.

The policy acknowledges obligations under the Bribery Act 2010. It prohibits gifts of money and requires reporting of gifts or hospitality exceeding £250 to a Hospitality & Gift Register. Facilitation payments are not condoned unless required for medical or safety emergencies in jurisdictions where they are considered normal, with a record-keeping requirement. Breaches of the policy are handled under the company's disciplinary procedure.

Kind to Animals

STV Group plc is a media company focused on television broadcasting and content production. Its core business model does not involve activities such as animal testing, the use of animal-derived ingredients, animal agriculture, or direct operational impact on wildlife habitats. While a show about bee rescue was featured, this is content, not a direct conservation initiative by the company with measurable impact or revenue allocation.

Therefore, all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) under the 'Kind to Animals' value are not applicable to the company's operations based on the provided evidence.

No War, No Weapons

STV Group plc is a media company with no reported involvement in arms manufacturing, military contracts, or conflict facilitation. Its 2023 Annual Report and Accounts, along with other company disclosures, confirm the absence of defense-related business activities. Consequently, the company has no revenue from arms contracts, no dual-use technology, and no sales to embargoed regimes. There is no evidence of defense-related lobbying, procurement, or AI military applications. The company is not subject to the Arms Trade Treaty, nor does it have assets in conflict-exposed sectors requiring divestment policies or war-risk audits. Its operations do not involve conflict-region human rights due diligence, conflict minerals, or procurement from conflict zones. While STV Group engages in social impact initiatives, these are not categorized as peacebuilding or peace technology investments under the rubric's specific definitions. A dedicated Board ESG committee was established in October 2023.

but its oversight does not extend to defense activities, as none exist within the company.

Safe & Smart Tech

The company has no documented incidents of unauthorized data use in the provided reports.

For user data control, the company allows users to disable Analytics cookies via website tools, though strictly necessary cookies can only be blocked through web browser settings, which is an industry-standard approach to user privacy controls.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

STV Group achieved 100% waste recycled at all locations under its control in both 2023

and 2024, with a target to maintain this in 2025. The company has banned single-use plastics and removed them from corporate catering suppliers. STV has implemented over 10 waste reduction initiatives, including removing waste paper bins, installing smart photocopiers, partnering with local organizations to recycle/upcycle office equipment, and conducting regular litter picks, which have collected over 150 bags of litter. A campaign to reduce paper waste resulted in a 21% reduction in 2023 versus 2022. The company has a company-wide target to become a zero-waste business by 2030 and to maintain 100% recycled waste at its controlled locations in 2025. STV is developing environmental sustainability criteria for all suppliers, with approximately 80% by value of procured goods and services already confirming sustainability commitments. Through its Sustainable Scotland Week, STV reached 1.5 million viewers, with 72% reporting they were more likely to make environmentally conscious choices after seeing the campaign.