SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY

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1 SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY

2 Walker Construction (UK) Limited is a UK wide Civil Engineering & Building company

3 We are committed to sustainability. As a company we are involved with an industry where our activities have a significant influence over, and potential impact upon, the communities in which we operate. This affects the environmental, social and Economic stability in which these communities exist. By recognition and implementing a sustainable strategy and managing these issue as part of our business activities we will demonstrate not only our commitment to a sustainable environment, but also meet our corporate responsibilities. This commitment forms part of our mission and this document contains our strategy to achieve this which should also be used to encourage all our Supply Chain to adopt and respect these aims. We as a company can make a significant impact and contribution to ensure a sustainable environment for future generations to come. Phil Webb Managing Director

4 Our vision To become the Construction Contractor of Choice in the diverse Market place in which we operate Our Strategy Our aim is to achieve this by; Increasing our Client base and the Sectors in which we operate. Focus on organic and sustained growth. Improve in-house collaboration to bring together all our skills and experience. Provide a Service based on efficiency whilst maintaining quality. Empowerment of our workforce. Values and Behaviour Safety without compromise. Collaboration. Mutual Respect & Integrity. Communicating effectively. Lead by example.

5 Our Customer The customer comes first. We work to the spirit of the contract. We take a flexible approach and are easy to deal with. We provide effective performance. We integrate effectively into their organisation. We are proactive in helping them to develop their projects. The Company Long term stable growth. A depth of capable management. Ensure maximum responsibility is devolved throughout the company. Create strong and committed teams at all levels. Ensure good and open communications between divisions. Ensure that the company processes are understood and followed completely. Maintain the company image without compromise. Our People We are supportive and understanding of personal needs. We recognise the importance of each individual. We recognise the best potential of each individual without discrimination. We foster a respect for the individual and are informal and non-hierarchical. We are open and create good communications in both directions. We promote the development of new ideas. Provide a balance between enjoyment and being demanding. Safety Ensure a safety first, second nature ethos. Ensure a safety & healthy environment in which to work. Nurturing a behavioural culture. Nurture a zero accident environment.

6 Continue to develop our staff through training in accordance with both our mandatory and soft skills matrix and offering sponsorship where appropriate to meet the individuals aspirations. Support local communities via sponsorship, local employment, working with local educational providers and businesses. Set annual goals to improve the impact of our activities by setting achievable objectives and targets. Development of data retrieval to ensure improved monitoring and initiative implementation. Collaborate with our supply chain at design and tender stage to influence and reduce where possible environmental project impact on communities. Champion awareness within our company and supply chain. Increase company profitability by implementing our sustainable strategy and minimising our energy usage by procurement of an energy management system to ISO50001.

7 Assess the environmental effects of the Company s activities including sites. Minimise the amount of waste produced and manage waste streams. Increase the use of recycled and recyclable materials. Reduce the company s carbon footprint. Strive to Prevent the pollution of water, land or air, where possible. Minimise noise pollution created by our operations. Minimise the risk of harm to employees, members of the public and the environment from processes and activities associated with the Company. Minimise the environmental impact for the life cycle including disposal of plant, equipment and other physical assets under our control. Operate a Management System compliant with ISO and certificated by a UKAS accredited certification body.

8 Our commitment to the Social Issues is reflected within our Mission and Core Values. These are further enhanced by; Providing Equal Opportunities. Respect for all stakeholders. Respecting the needs of the client and communities in which we operate. Look after the health & wellbeing of our staff to ensure a good work/life balance. Improve our working environment by adoption of our Safety Behavioural Programme. Provision of a Health & Wellbeing Programme. Be inclusive in our work activities, support to communities and other businesses. Continue to train and enhance our workforce competences.

9 Continue to grow the business. Continue with our BS11000 (Collaboration) accreditation. Collaborate and create relationships with Clients and our supply chain. Continue to learn from experience. Become a more environmentally aware company.

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