CR highlights 2010
A deep commitment to social action is shared by all in Wates, and is embedded in our business at every level. Our priority is to accelerate progress in creating more sustainable communities by raising educational aspirations, improving skills and creating employment. To achieve this we understand the value of working with partners.
Our thought leadership on communities and our many community projects across the country have a huge impact. They are testament to the powerful role businesses can play in society.
The Wates family see themselves as stewards of the Company for their children. Our aim is to pass on a bigger, better and more sustainable business to the next generation. For us, sustainability is more about who we are than what we do. It links closely to our core value ‘Respect for People and Communities’.
In 2010, three mainstream programmes aligned our CR activity with customers’ interests and provided a framework for investment and action: Transforming Communities, Minimising Waste and Reducing our carbon footprint. Progress in 2010 is summarised:
Transforming Communities
- 363 people graduated from Building Futures since 2007
- 57% in employment or further training
- Building Futures awarded Big Tick in the ‘employability’ category at the 2010 BiTC Awards for Excellence
- 13 programmes delivered in 2010; 70% in the most deprived areas of the UK
Minimising Waste
- 95% non-hazardous waste diverted from landfill
- 99%+ non-hazardous waste diverted from landfill by 30% of our sites
- 100% timber procured met FSC requirements or equivalent
- 8 sites achieved Product Chain of Custody
Reducing our Carbon Footprint
- 4.2% reduction in per capita motor vehicle emissions
- Contractor of the Year, CIBSE Low Carbon Performance Awards 2010
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transforming communities
Since 2007, we have focused on building sustainable communities through raising skills and creating employment opportunities.
eliminating waste
In 2010 more than 30% of our sites diverted 99% or more waste from landfill and, as a Group, we diverted 95% of non-hazardous waste from landfill.
reducing climate change
Our commitment to reducing CO2 emissions is twofold: we work with customers and industry partners to identify new technologies and techniques for low-carbon construction and we commit to reduce the carbon emissions from Wates’ operations.
sourcing responsibly
Responsible sourcing underpins both waste management and low carbon business.
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wates giving
Wates Giving is a charitable programme focused on making a real difference to the communities in which we live, work and build. The programme is run and funded by the Wates Family Enterprise Trust.
