The new Responsible Business Report published by partnership homes developer Lovell has charted the firm’s latest achievements on sustainability.
The company’s continuing focus on working more sustainably has resulted in significant improvements across a number of areas, including a 27% reduction in carbon intensity compared with the previous year while training successes included the firm’s total number of apprentices rising to 38 from 26 in 2016.
Other highlights include:
- The company diverted 98% of its construction waste from landfill last year (compared with 95% in 2016).
- Women employees now make up 27.6% of the workforce – more than double the industry average.
- The business recorded its lowest-ever accident incidence rates – including an Accident Incidence Rate of 22.01.
- 79 employees are working towards NVQ qualifications, an 88% rise on the preceding year.
- The company was ‘Highly Commended’ in the Sustainable Housebuilder of the Year category at the 2017 Housebuilder Awards.
- Lovell staff volunteered at 190 community projects with the business donating 1,477 hours and more than £86,400 to local causes and organisations.
Lovell Managing Director Steve Coleby commented: “I’m delighted that the priority we place on being a responsible business is so clearly reflected in the report’s findings. The improvements and achievements are the results of the professionalism and hard work of all our teams, motivated by their commitment to care for the world around us as we build new homes and communities across England, Scotland and Wales. Although these achievements are impressive, we recognise there can be no let-up in our efforts and are focused on driving through further improvements in the months ahead.”
Pictured above is Lovell Regional Training Advisor Jo Scott (standing) with Lovell Apprentice Carpenters, left to right, Cameron Ward, Myles Tuddenham and Billy Ashley.
