> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://policies.aic.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://policies.aic.io/social-value-and-community-impact-policy.md). # Social Value and Community Impact Policy ### Purpose AIC aims to deliver positive social value through its work, supply chain and operating practices. Social value means considering the wider impact of our business beyond immediate commercial delivery. ### Policy Statement AIC will seek to create positive impact through fair work, inclusive opportunity, ethical delivery, responsible procurement, environmental awareness and community contribution. ### Social Value Priorities AIC’s social value priorities include: * fair and inclusive work * skills development * responsible supply chain practices * support for small and specialist suppliers * environmental responsibility * ethical technology delivery * community contribution where practical * support for veterans and people with transferable public service experience where relevant * digital skills and early-career development ### Fair Work AIC supports professional, respectful and fair work. This includes: * lawful engagement * clear expectations * fair payment practices * safe working environments * zero tolerance for abuse and discrimination * appropriate onboarding and support * respect for work-life balance where compatible with delivery ### Skills and Development AIC will seek opportunities to support skills development through: * mentoring * knowledge sharing * internal training * apprenticeships or early-career routes where viable * technical communities of practice * reusable learning materials * supplier knowledge transfer ### Responsible Procurement AIC expects suppliers to operate ethically and professionally. Supplier decisions may consider: * capability * security * value for money * reliability * ethical conduct * equality and inclusion * environmental responsibility * compliance with law ### Environmental Awareness AIC will seek to reduce avoidable environmental impact where practical. This may include: * remote-first collaboration where appropriate * responsible travel decisions * efficient cloud and infrastructure design * reuse of digital assets * reduction of unnecessary waste * consideration of energy efficiency in technical architectures ### Ethical Technology AIC recognises that technology can affect people, organisations and society. Technical delivery should consider: * privacy * security * fairness * explainability where relevant * misuse risk * accessibility * resilience * lawful and proportionate use ### Measurement Where required, social value commitments should be measurable. Measures may include: * training hours * supplier engagement * local or small business spend * accessibility improvements * environmental improvements * volunteering or community support * apprenticeships or early-career opportunities * diversity and inclusion actions ### Review Social value commitments should be reviewed during project governance where they form part of the contract or customer requirement. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://policies.aic.io/social-value-and-community-impact-policy.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.