Social distancing and local lockdowns won’t save the world from warming. But amid this global crisis, we have a chance to build a better future. How can offsite manufacturing support the carbon agenda, decarbonise our skylines and fight climate change?

This was the key topic at the Wates Construction Summer Series that brought together a range of experts to discuss hot topics in the industry. Andrew Barraclough, Group Design Director at Wates Construction, shares the outcome of the discussion.

New Social Enterprise helps in battle to cut carbon emissions. Wates is the first in the built environment sector to appoint an independent Social Enterprise – Planet First Energy (PFE) – to help it reduce CO2 emissions and meet long-term sustainability goals.

Wates has been honoured for its efforts to minimise environmental impact and leave a lasting social legacy through the delivery of the project.

Wates has planted 100 sapling trees by the new Braywick Park Leisure Centre in order to offset carbon emissions generated during the centre’s construction.

Wates Constructions Steven Bell discusses the need to embed the principles of a circular economy in industry operations to help conserve resources and maximise value.

Wates Living Space has been recognised for its commitment to being a responsible business at the LHC Awards at a ceremony in London

Cressida joined Wates in January 2024 to lead the acceleration of the Group’s environmental and social value delivery.