Helping everyone understand how to play their part

The issue

What does sustainability mean to me in my job?

Staff at locations across the country:

Everybody plays a part included interviews with our Holdings Board…

Soundbites from our staff…

… a talk from environmental campaigner, Jonathon Porritt

… thought provoking quizzes

Facts and figures

A call to action from their divisional CEO

It made everyone set aside time to learn and think

Everyone made a commitment … “Continue to enhance the lives of young people by offering support and guidance on opportunities within construction.” “Bringing in more local sub contractors to the Milton Keynes site.” “I will inspire our clients to explore low carbon, low energy technologies wherever possible.” “I'm going to hold regular tool box talks on site with members of the supply chain and operatives to increase their awareness of the importance of sustainable actions.” “Encourage and communicate, in more detail with our clients at Design stage, look at options for pre-fabrication of materials off site.” “Invest more time and effort in design and development of temporary and permanent site structures to ensure sustainability is considered in every decision.” “Re-check take-offs to make sure we are not over ordering materials!” “In the past year I have spent 720 hours driving. I will target a reduction of 33% next year.” “Ride my bike to work, at least twice a week.” “I will soon be seconded to work on site, I will make it part of my role to advise tenants on 'Handy Hints to Save Energy and Money.” “Instead of driving a diesel engine car to work, on 50 trips during 2015 I will use a carbon free alternative (train / bike etc.) If achieved, this will save 1,150 miles and over 250kgs of carbon emissions from my annual total.” “Consider the social, economic and environmental impact of when identifying new business opportunities and target developments that will create a better place for future generations.” “Usually I'm the last person in the office during the working day, I will pledge to ensure that all lights, office printers, photo copiers and computers in the commercial office are switched off on my departure.” “Incorporate a ‘Distance to Site’ index within our Buying Analysis forms.” “Investigate alternative methods of getting M&E materials to site from the supplier in order to cut down on waste.”

These were included as objectives in performance reviews

99% of employees took part 3,200 employee commitments 9.8/10 average score in final test

“I am going to speak to all members of my family and get them to understand their role in making our world more sustainable.” “Excellent presentation, I now understand why sustainability is so important to Willmott Dixon.” “Having learned some very interesting information in this training I intend to put it in to action in my daily work.” “I will be adding sustainable development information to my presentations when attending 'Opening Doors' events in schools and colleges to help educate the next generation.” Feedback