Blackpool firm Tyson Construction is demonstrating its commitment to environmental and social causes by incorporating charities and social enterprises into its supply chain.
Strengthening its existing commitment to ensuring continuity of resource within its supply chain, Tyson Construction is also ensuring its high social and ethical standards continue to be met.
As part of this pledge, the award-winning construction company has just awarded a contract for on-site skip hire to Recycling Lives, a Preston-based recycler and waste management company.
Recycling Lives, a company which was awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development in 2010, is unique in the waste management industry, using the success of its commercial projects to support its own social welfare charity. The charity provides accommodation, education, training and work experience to vulnerable people and aims to help them back into full-time employment and private accommodation. In addition, the Recycling Lives skip hire service aims to recycle as much of the commercial and domestic waste it receives as possible, effectively diverting it from landfill.
By awarding a contract to a company with a strong environmental and charitable focus, Tyson Construction is continuing to improve its corporate social responsibility agenda and demonstrating to its clients and customers its willingness to give something back to the local community.
As more organisations embrace the idea of working with ethically-minded suppliers, the positive effects on local communities becomes increasingly apparent.
David, a former Recycling Lives Resident, was given the education and training he needed to secure a full-time position at one of the company’s waste transfer stations. Before he came to Recycling Lives, David led a troubled life and had spent time in prison. Dependent on benefits, he was unable to contribute financially to society and was costing the taxpayer a considerable sum of money. In fact, according to a Social Return on Investment (SROI) analysis carried out by Recycling Lives after he entered full-time employment, the annual net gain to society is now £32,810.71. This takes into account the fact that David is no longer on benefits, is paying tax and national insurance and is no longer in trouble with the police.
If more companies like Tyson Construction made a commitment to award their contracts to companies with a real and measurable corporate social responsibility agenda, the benefits to society would be immeasurable.
Steve Jackson, founder of Recycling Lives and the creator of social businesses like Bulky Waste and Furniture Donation Network, said:
“It’s outstanding to see a successful local company like Tyson Construction giving their public support to Recycling Lives and endeavouring to make a difference by improving their corporate social responsibility agenda.
Companies don’t have to give anything back, but an increasing number of discerning clients are demanding more from the organisations they choose to work with. By supporting us, Tyson Construction are starting a chain effect and giving their customers a chance to make a difference, simply by working with them.
We are proud to be part of the network of charities that Tyson Construction Limited has chosen to support and look forward to developing a long and fruitful relationship with them.”
