Annual Report 2016
acres at Blithfield designated
“ South Staffs Water raised over £ 35,000 for WaterAid during the year .”
Annual Report 2016
STRATEGIC REPORT
1,076
acres at Blithfield designated
for biodiversity
“ South Staffs Water raised over £ 35,000 for WaterAid during the year .”
- Equality and fair treatment All businesses are committed to a positive working environment , free from any discrimination or unfair treatment . Every reasonable effort is made to provide equal opportunities for employment , training and promotion , having regard to employees ’ particular aptitudes and abilities and regardless of their gender , race , age or disability . If an employee becomes disabled , we endeavour to keep them in the workforce by making reasonable adjustments to their role , or looking for redeployment opportunities within the Group if necessary .
Environment Wherever possible , the Group aims to have a positive effect on the environment , both through activities carried out and a policy of responsible sourcing .
South Staffs Water has installed a nesting raft to encourage common terns to nest and breed at the 1,313 acre Blithfield Reservoir Estate . With 1,076 acres designated as SSSI ( Site of Special Scientific Interest ), the reservoir provides valuable habitat for wildlife , including many different bird species . The raft is situated in public view to help inspire and educate . Additionally , projects undertaken as part of South Staffs Water ’ s ongoing partnership with the Wildlife Trust include wildlife meadow planting and support for an environmentally friendly fun day .
SSI Services is developing a responsible sourcing policy , where particular consideration will be given to the sustainable procurement of goods and materials that may be utilised throughout the division . This includes the division ’ s fleet , where a new contract was secured for the provision of newly-launched Caddy and Transporter vehicles which feature BlueMotion Technology as standard .
Car sharing and video conferencing are encouraged by Echo to reduce their carbon emissions . During the year , Echo ’ s digital programme went live , with the aim of switching from paper billing to digital where possible , thus reducing the amount of paper and postage used . Echo also began a programme of delivering used newspapers to Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary ( Northern Ireland ’ s only Equine Sanctuary ) to be used for bedding for the animals in their care .
Communities The Group ’ s charitable support programme focuses on giving something back to the community , both locally and further afield .
The Group made charitable donations of £ 238,000 during 2015 / 16 . In addition , South Staffs Water continued its support for WaterAid , raising over £ 35,000 during the year . Activities supported by the South Staffs Water Employee Volunteer Scheme included restoration of a chalk stream at Cherry Hinton , Cambridgeshire , a day of painting and decorating with the Albion Foundation , and manning water efficiency stalls at community events to raise awareness and educate the public around the topic .
SSI Services currently supports numerous community initiatives by providing financial and practical support including , during the year , fundraising and donations to St Giles Hospice , via family fun days , sponsorship of local sporting teams including rugby , football and cricket , and financial support for staff associated with community fund raising activities .
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Annual Report 2016
STRATEGIC REPORT
1,076
acres at Blithfield
designated
for biodiversity
“South Staffs
Water raised
over £35,000 for
WaterAid during
the year.”
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- Equality and fair treatment
All businesses are committed to
a positive working environment,
free from any discrimination or
unfair treatment. Every reasonable
effort is made to provide equal
opportunities for employment,
training and promotion, having
regard to employees’ particular
aptitudes and abilities and
regardless of their gender, race,
age or disability. If an employee
becomes disabled, we endeavour
to keep them in the workforce by
making reasonable adjustments
to their role, or looking for
redeployment opportunities within
the Group if necessary.
Environment
Wherever possible, the Group
aims to have a positive effect on
the environment, both through
activities carried out and a policy of
responsible sourcing.
provision of newly-launched Caddy
and Transporter vehicles which
feature BlueMotion Technology as
standard.
Car sharing and video conferencing
are encouraged by Echo to reduce
their carbon emissions. During
the year, Echo’s digital programme
went live, with the aim of switching
from paper billing to digital where
possible, thus reducing the amount
of paper and postage used. Echo
also began a programme of
delivering used newspapers to
Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary
(Northern Ireland’s only Equine
Sanctuary) to be used for bedding
for the animals in their care.
Communities
The Group’s charitable support
programme focuses on giving
something back to the community,
both locally and further afield.
South Staffs Water has installed a
nesting raft to encourage common
terns to nest and breed at the 1,313
acre Blithfield Reservoir Estate. With
1,076 acres designated as SSSI (Site
of Special Scientific Interest), the
reservoir provides valuable habitat
for wildlife, including many different
bird species. The raft is situated
in public view to help inspire and
educate. Additionally, projects
undertaken as part of South Staffs
Water’s ongoing partnership with
the Wildlife Trust include wildlife
meadow planting and support for
an environmentally friendly fun day.
The Group made charitable
donations of £238,000 during
2015/16. In addition, South Staffs
Water continued its support for
WaterAid, raising over £35,000
during the year. Activities
supported by the South Staffs
Water Employee Volunteer
Scheme included restoration of
a chalk stream at Cherry Hinton,
Cambridgeshire, a day of painting
and decorating with the Albion
Foundation, and manning water
efficiency stalls at community
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