Purpose
'Building Connected Communities' - delivering meaningful Social Value
Our People-Planet-Purpose sustainability framework commits us to achieving a bold legacy of delivering £1bn core social value by 2030.
This reflects the impact we’re having by investing in future talent, partnering with schools, supporting social mobility for underrepresented groups, directing spend to Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SME’s) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSE’s) and building strong community connections.
'Building Connected Communities' is our Social Value strategy - helping us to deliver meaningful impact by focusing on three aspects of social value that promote positive social mobility.
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Education Engagement
Inspiring futures by connecting classrooms to careers
Our ‘Classroom to Careers’ programme joins the dots between the work being done in the classroom and how this translates into career choices for the future – all supported with a focus on skills that build confidence and employability to broaden horizons and raise aspirations for young people.
Employability
Fair and supportive access to employment opportunities
We create fair and supportive pathways into employment by removing barriers and widening access for individuals from all backgrounds to support social mobility. Through targeted outreach, inclusive recruitment practices, and carefully chosen partnerships, we equip people with the skills, confidence, and support they need to thrive in our business. This approach not only strengthens our talent pipeline but also drives long-term social impact and inclusive growth.
Investing in Communities
Turning local support into lasting impact
Our strength lies in finding local community projects, Community Interest Companies, social enterprises and organisations that benefit from our support. This may be through fundraising, a financial donation, gifts in kind, people power, or a more long-term investment, but whatever level of support provided, we always want to leave a positive legacy. We also invest in long-term corporate partnerships that are aligned to our company visions and values.
People
We are committed to investing in our people – keeping them safe, promoting good mental and physical health, and empowering our inclusive teams to be the drivers of sustainable change.
Planet
We drive sustainable change by reducing carbon emissions, preventing pollution, preserving biodiversity and embracing circular economy principles.
