We consider that these four pillars are the right areas of focus and we are constantly seeking to ensure that our Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy is aligned to our Company goals and values.

Committee Composition and Meetings

The Committee consisted of:

• Helen Jones (Chairman)
• Graham Stapleton (appointed 15 January 2018)
• Jonathan Crookall
• Andy Randall
• Ian Carter (appointed 22 March 2018)
• Richard Street (resigned 22 March 2018)
• Jill McDonald (resigned 29 September 2017)

There were three Committee meetings held during the year and after each one, I reported to the Board on the key issues that we covered. I also held informal discussions between Committee members and business leaders throughout the year as the need arose.

Activities undertaken

During the year the Committee:

• agreed internal priorities and metrics to track and deliver CSR progress;
• reviewed and agreed the Company's approach to charitable support;
• approved an additional charity partner, voted for by colleagues;
• approved internal and external policies on Environment;
• carried out our annual review of the CSR Policy;
• carried out our annual review of the Committee's Terms of Reference; and
• reviewed proposed changes in forthcoming CSR related regulations and governance.

Further information on corporate social responsibility in the Group, including environmental details on emissions, can be found in the Corporate Social Responsibility section.

Looking Ahead

Once again, we have identified our work on Environmental Management as a key area of focus in the year ahead. We have reprioritised our resources to support this including the appointment of a new external agency to assess us in this regard. They will help us in agreeing detailed benchmarks for measuring our performance and the development of our strategy.

The Terms of Reference for the Committees are available at www.halfordscompany.com/investors/governance