strategy
Wates’ approach to corporate responsibility is simple. We deliver for our customers, we look after our people, we protect the environment and we support people and communities in need. We always have done, because we believe it is the right way to behave.
Our values of respect for people, communities and the environment characterise the way we work and inspire our CR strategy.
We show our commitment through leadership, working closely with like-minded organisations to influence public policy, promote new ideas and transform industry practice. Wates’ people serve on a number of business leadership groups including Paul Drechsler, Chairman of BITC Education Leadership Group, James Wates, Chair of the UK Contractors Group and board member of Construction Skills together with many of our senior management being involved in charitable organisations and cross sector business groups.
Three mainstream programmes align our CR activity with our customers’ interests and provide us with a consistent framework for investment and action.
They are:
- boosting skills and employability
- minimising waste
- reducing the carbon footprint of our activities and operations
We have defined ambitious targets for each programme.
wates joins with the princes trust
Wates has joined The Prince's Trust, as part of the Trust's Get into Construction programme. The programme is being run across the UK to provide young people with work ready skills.
investing in regeneration
Wates understands that regenerating an area is not just about providing new or improved homes and moving on. It is about bringing long lasting change to a whole community.
wates values
We all want Wates to be the very best. Being the best means upholding the great reputation Wates has built over 110 years. The Wates Way is underpinned by the family values that the Wates family brings to the business.
