Making a positive impact

We believe in doing right by our customers, our people and our communities to create positive outcomes for everyone.

We’re a certified B-Corporation

At DSG, we think that being a good business and doing good business shouldn’t be mutually exclusive. Our actions have an impact and that’s why one of our core values is to ‘Remember it’s bigger than this.’

We have reviewed our entire operations and implemented a sustainable business framework that reinforces our commitment to reducing our impact on the environment. As a result, we are delighted to be certified as a carbon neutral business through our partnership with PlannetZero and in 2023 we received certification as a B-Corporation.

Sustainability

Sustainable power

Whilst the north-west of England isn’t known for its sunny weather, in 2023, our solar panels generated 57% of the total power used by our head office. So, not only is this amazing renewable energy powering our operations, but also contributing towards keeping our electric fleet and our colleagues electric vehicles moving.

Mossy Earth

Through our partnership with Mossy Earth, we gave our customers that opportunity to take out a car finance agreement that directly makes a positive impact to our environment. So, for every customer that finances their vehicle with our ethical lending brand, Unity Auto Finance, we plant a native tree in an area of degraded woodland in the Scottish Caledonian Forest.

Electric Fleet

In 2016, we began our transition away from diesel vehicles in our corporate fleet, with the aim of becoming fully electric. In 2023, we were thrilled to complete this process with a 100% electric fleet and help dramatically reduce our overall carbon emissions.

Giving back

At DSG, we’re truly passionate about our charitable giving. Whether it’s a company level initiative or one of our colleagues making a difference in their community, we are proud to do what we can to improve the lives of those around us. In 2021, we set up the ‘Remember, it’s bigger than this’ fund, which is made up of colleague and company donations and is distributed to local and national charities, as well as enabling us to provide funding for once in a lifetime trips for unwell children.

We’re proud to have supported

  • Barrie Wells Trust: Box4Kids – with the help of this charity we provide VIP experiences in our executive box for seriously ill and disabled children.
  • Foodbank donations – Our nationwide sales team members each deliver £100 of groceries per month to their local foodbank.
  • Smartworks – helps unemployed women look and feel good about interviewing to return to work and our team donate clothes.
  • Bangers for Ben – Each year we take part in the rally to raise funds for the automotive charity BEN.

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