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CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY

We aim to operate a successful, sustainable and socially responsible business which makes a positive contribution to the communities and environments in which we work.

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The company is a partner in the Supply Chain Sustainability School which works to improve sustainability knowledge and competency.

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Six staff members joined BBC’s DIY SOS team to help renovate a community building in Edinburgh as part of the 2012 Children in Need Appeal.

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More than 180 new entrants were employed at Glasgow’s Commonwealth Sports Arena, 57 of whom were apprentices.

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The University of St Andrews BSRC Annexe is the first building in Scotland and the first laboratory in the UK to be rated BREEAM Outstanding.

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As part of a regeneration project in Croydon, we are providing a training suite to support local education provision.

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Horizon House, part of the Cabot House development in Bristol, was named winner of the BREEAM Offices Award 2010.

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CSR supports our commitment to continuous improvement by offering opportunities to enhance the operational efficiency of our business.

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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is intrinsic to our operations and central to our long-term strategy.

Whether it’s reviewing safety procedures, investigating sustainable products, recycling waste or working with local communities, CSR is integral to our decision making processes and approach to risk management.

Our core values are reflected in the responsible business practices which lie at the heart of CSR, principles which help maintain and develop the effective relationships that are fundamental to our collaborative approach to business.

CSR also acts as a major driver of innovation and is a powerful tool in enhancing the operational efficiency of our business. (Click here to view our Company Sustainability Policy)

We review our objectives annually and set realistic, deliverable long-term targets across six strategic areas that are fundamental to our operations and stakeholders:

  • environment
  • community
  • staff
  • health and safety
  • clients
  • supply chain

Our robust approach to measuring and reporting enables us to effectively evaluate our systems and the impact of initiatives undertaken to improve performance. In this way we are able to identify, adapt and implement measures which improve our operations and the services we provide clients.