Corps Security celebrated a double win at the 2025 Security and Fire Excellence Awards, held on Monday, 1 December at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London. The social enterprise was recognised in two categories: Inspiration in HR, and Security or Fire ESG Initiative of the Year. In both categories, Corps was praised for its people-focused strategy that directly supports business success and profitability.
The Inspiration in HR award praised key initiatives, including the management development programme, the £45,000 investment in its internal colleague portal, along with a further £20,000 in colleague reward and recognition, and the online Talos 360 recruitment platform. The organisation’s 5.11% attrition rate was praised for being well below the industry average, along with 59% of colleagues having over five years’ service. The judges noted how the team’s use of technology and data-driven approach has a measurable impact, with 70% of colleagues strongly agreeing that HR keeps them informed and involved.
The ESG Initiative of the Year award recognised Corps Security’s comprehensive approach to environmental, social and governance priorities, underpinned by its people, planet and purpose values. Judges commended the organisation’s ambitious net zero targets and meaningful social impact. Achievements celebrated include a 7.15% reduction in carbon emissions, with 36% of its vehicle fleet now electric or hybrid, Neutral Carbon Zone gold certification and EcoVadis silver accreditation. The judges also recognised Corps’ commitment to the Real Living Wage, with 98.8% of colleagues now paid at or above this level, and its partnerships with veteran charities, including a £100,000 donation to Combat Stress in the last financial year.
Paul Lotter, Managing Director of Corps Security, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to receive these two awards, which recognise the hard work and dedication of our teams across the business. Our HR colleagues, led by HR Director Magda Jablonska El-Aasar, work tirelessly to create an environment where people feel valued and supported. Our commitment to ESG, led by Quality and Compliance Manager Sharon McLaren, also reflects our purpose as a social enterprise: to support the communities and environment we operate within. These awards demonstrate that we’re doing right by our people and our planet.”
