Corporate Policies
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Policies, procedures and reviews
A Garden for all, we welcome everybody. We recognise the interconnecting inequalities faced by many people, including racism, sexism and discrimination linked to sexuality, disability and class. We are creating new opportunities so that everyone can engage with us and enjoy the benefits.
Read the Botanics Trading Company Guide to Information (word doc)
The Board of Trustees and staff of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh act in accordance with the Codes of Conduct and Standards in Public Life.
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh complies with the terms of the Data Protection Act 2018. This Act is the UK’s implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In complying with the terms of the Act, the Garden only obtains, retains and records such information as it requires to support the activities of the institution and in doing so uses the information only for the purposes for which it was collected.
Read our Data Protection Policy (word doc)
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is committed to improving its environmental performance as part of a wider commitment to sustainability.
We are committed to ensuring that all staff and customers are treated equally irrespective of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity.
Read our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy 2020-2025 (pdf)
Read our Ethical Fundraising Policy
Read our Ethical Investment Policy
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh complies with the terms of the Freedom of Information Act 2002.
Read our Freedom of Information Policy
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh complies with and applies the terms and directives of the Health and Safety at Work Act. Policy and procedures, as well as working practices have been developed to ensure that the Garden meets these commitments.
Read our Modern Slavery Statement
RBGE Guide to Information (word doc)
RBGE is committed to maintaining the highest standards of research integrity in all aspects of its research, and complies with the UKRIO's Code of Practice for research.
Read our Research Ethics Policy.
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