Affirming Its Commitment to People, Purpose and Future Generations
At Proctor Group, we are proud to announce that we have become a signatory of the Family Business Pledge, joining a growing community of family firms committed to responsible, values-led business.
As a family-owned Scottish manufacturer of specialist membranes and building envelope solutions for the construction industry, based in Perthshire, signing the Family Business Pledge is a significant milestone for us. Championing the values that have guided our business for generations, the pledge – led by Family Business United – recognises and celebrates the principles that lie at the heart of family enterprise.
The Pledge sets out seven core principles spanning stewardship, people, community, governance, sustainability, heritage and knowledge-sharing. By signing, the Proctor Group is publicly affirming what has always guided its approach to business: that long-term thinking, integrity and genuine care for people are not a compromise on commercial success but the very foundation of it.
“Becoming a signatory of the Family Business Pledge is a natural reflection of who we are as a business. As a family-owned company, our decisions have always been guided by long-term thinking, integrity and a commitment to doing the right thing for our employees, customers and the wider communities we serve.
For generations, these values have shaped The Proctor Group and continue to guide us today. We are proud to join other family businesses in making this commitment and demonstrating the positive contribution family firms make to the economy, society and future generations.”
– Keira Proctor, Managing Director, The Proctor Group
The Seven Principles of the Family Business Pledge
By signing the Pledge, the Proctor Group has committed to the following principles:
1. Stewardship over short-termism: Making decisions with the next generation in mind, prioritising long-term health over short-term profit.
2. People before profit: Fostering a people-first culture built on trust, respect and long-term relationships where employees are valued as individuals.
3. Rooted in our community: Actively investing in the communities where the business operates, recognising that its success is inseparable from the wellbeing of those around it.
4. Governance with integrity: Upholding transparent, ethical governance and welcoming accountability at every level.
5. Sustainability for future generations: Taking environmental responsibilities seriously, knowing that the world left behind matters as much as the business.
6. Preserving the founder’s spirit: Honouring the values, purpose and entrepreneurial drive on which the business was founded through every transition and generation.
7. Sharing knowledge, lifting others: Sharing experience and expertise with other family businesses and mentoring the next wave of family entrepreneurs.