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Carillion plc and Adnams Named as Large and Small Company of the Year in Business in the Community’s ‘Awards For Excellence 2003’
Carillion plc and Adnams Named as Large and Small Company of the Year in Business in the Community’s ‘Awards For Excellence 2003’
Published 07-11-03
Submitted by Business in the Community
Business and Construction Services company Carillion plc won the Impact on Society Award and was named as Business in the Community’s Large Company of the Year 2003. Making the award to Carillion the judges commented:
“Carillion can demonstrate recognition of the importance of managing impact on society; and uses first class planning and monitoring techniques to take executive management, the workforce as a whole and supply chain partners on the journey of improvement.”
This year, for the first time, the Impact on Society Award was also made to a small company with Adnams, the Suffolk based brewers, being named as business in the Community’s first Small Company of the Year. Happy Computers, a computer training company based in London, was Highly Commended.
Making the award to Adnams the judges commented:
“A shining example of a successful business further improving performance by embedding and sustaining attention to community, workplace and environment concerns both in strategic plans and day to day operations.”
Announcing the Awards, Stephen Timms said: "Businesses do not operate in a vacuum, they depend on the support of their employees and the local community for their continued success.
"Corporate Social Responsibility brings very real advantages to business by benefiting all stakeholders which in turn has a direct impact on business performance and public perception. The Examples of Excellence represented here are proof of that.
"I want CSR to be a mainstream leadership concern for more and more firms. 77% of the FTSE 100 are now signed up to Business in the Community. I want businesses of all sizes and sectors to take advantage of CSR. A key challenge is ensuring companies have the right people with the right skills and knowledge to achieve that.”
Standard Chartered Bank was presented with the International Award for its Partnership for Africa initiative. Sponsored by BUPA Community Connections its objective is to support programmes and projects in local communities across 13 African countries with a focus on youth, health and education and to ensure that implemented programmes produce a direct and long-term benefit to the community.
The Business in the Community Awards for Excellence, now in their fifth year, are the most prestigious awards for corporate responsibility in the UK. In association with the Financial Times, sponsored by the Department of Trade and Industry, supported by ScottishPower, Company of the Year 2002 and assured by AccountAbility, they encourage companies to measure, continually improve and communicate their positive impact on society.
Neighbourhood Renewal Award for Regional Programmes for impact on a specific location, rural or urban was sponsored by mmO2 and Office of the Deputy Prime Minister’s Neighbourhood Renewal Unit. Community Impact Awards for tackling social and economic disadvantage were sponsored by Powergen UK plc and Office of the Deputy Prime Minister’s Neighbourhood Renewal Unit.
Jeff Rooker, Minister for Regeneration and Regional Development, at the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister said:
“I am delighted to congratulate the winners for their outstanding contribution to neighbourhood renewal. They are great examples of companies fully involved in regenerating communities to help create places where people want to live, not leave.
“Government cannot solve all of the problems on its own, businesses play a central role in regenerating deprived neighbourhoods. By creating and sustaining local jobs, opportunities and wealth, businesses can breathe new life into neighbourhoods.”
HRH The Prince of Wales’s Ambassador Award for an individual whose leadership and personal action in corporate social responsibility has resulted in significant impact on the company and on society was jointly given to Sir Peter Davis, Group Chief Executive, J Sainsbury plc and Anthony Salz, Senior Partner, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.
The Sieff Award for an individual or organisation, based in the community, who has best collaborated with business to benefit society went to, Recycle-IT!, based in Luton.
David Varney, Chairman of BITC said:
“I congratulate all our ‘Examples of Excellence’ on their fine achievements. These companies have voluntarily submitted to the rigour of our awards process and now join a company roll call of the highest quality. This year, the regionalisation of the Community Impact Awards has led to a scaling up of responsible practice which businesses place ever higher on their agendas. We now have both large and small companies across the UK displaying vitality, innovation and commitment to improve the communities in which they work. Just as importantly, they can be viewed as beacons of best practice by their peers from the many different businesses sectors in which they operate.”
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Notes to Editors
*Full list of ‘Examples of Excellence’ and ‘Highly Commended’ for all Business in the Community award categories with selected Judges quotes below and can also be found at www.bitc.org.uk/awards
1. Business in the Community is a unique movement in the UK of 700 member companies. Our purpose is to inspire, challenge, engage and support business in continually improving its positive impact on society.
Together, our member companies employ over 15.7 million people across 200 countries. In the UK, our members employ over 1 in 5 of the private sector workforce.
Membership of Business in the Community is a commitment to action and to the continual improvement of the company's impact on society. Our members commit to:
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EXAMPLES OF EXCELLENCE AND HIGHLY COMMENDED
Impact on Society Award for a large company committed to improving and reporting its overall impact on society - on the environment, in the workplace, marketplace and community, in association with Tomorrow’s Company
Carillion’s awareness of environmental issues and their move towards sustainability has facilitated greater innovation, enhanced individual and corporate responsibility and improved product delivery, in both construction and maintenance activities.
Judges Quote: “Carillion can demonstrate recognition of the importance of managing impact on society; and uses first class planning and monitoring techniques to take executive management, the workforce as a whole and supply chain partners on the journey of improvement.”
PR Contact: Dr. John Denning
Tel: 01902 316384
Impact on Society Award for a small or medium company committed to improving and reporting its overall impact on society - on the environment, in the workplace, marketplace and community, in association with Tomorrow’s Company
Adnams is a values-driven business. They measure all that they do against a stated set of values, and believe that this leads to a better motivated workforce, better relationships with customers, suppliers and their local community.
Judges Quote: “A wonderful example of a small company seeing its own interest in contributing to employee and community affairs on an international scale.”
PR Contact: Emma Hibbert
Tel: 01502 727256
Social responsibility is at the heart of all Happy Computers activities. Support for their staff, the community and the environment has led to the company continuing to grow through difficult times.
PR Contact: Henry Stewart
Tel: 020 7375 7300
International Award for international corporate citizenship sponsored by BUPA Community Connections, in association with the International Business Leaders Forum
Community Partnership for Africa is one of the Standard Chartered’s regional initiatives, it supports programmes and projects in the local community with a focus on youth, health and education.
PR Contact: Paul Marriage
Tel: 020 7280 7163
The BBC’s World Trust has helped Afghanistan set up a strong and independent media network to contribute towards the re-building process and recreating a democratic society.
PR Contact: Nusrat Al Gani
Tel: 020 7557 2492
Citigroup’s Community Programme in Africa addresses the capacity building needs of the microfinance industry which provides small loans to microentreprenuers who cannot access credit from the formal financial sector.
PR Contact: Una Gallagher
Tel: 020 7986 2196
Rural Action Award for positive business impact in rural areas sponsored by Post Office Ltd, in association with Defra and The Countryside Agency
The Locally Produced Initiative has enabled Waitrose to meet customers’ demands for high quality local food and boosting the economy of many small producers in rural areas.
Judges Quote: “ The judges were impressed by the mutuality of the benefits between Waitrose and its local suppliers underpinned by the ‘locally produced’ initiative”
PR Contact: Gill Smith
Tel: 01344 825165
Samworth Brothers’ commitment to their local rural communities has been key in its success and growth. Their policy of putting people and community at the forefront has resulted in the businesses being developed around the local community.
Judges Quote: “An excellent example of responsible business management”
PR Contact: Linda Donaldson
Tel: 0117 905 8773
Business in the Environment Award for innovative environmental performance integrated into the company’s sustainable development strategy, delivering proven business benefits sponsored by National Grid Transco
Shields Environmental offers the world’s first nation-wide mobile phone recycling scheme, to provide affordable communication in developing countries and equating to savings of over 250 tonnes of landfill.
Judges Quote: “When faced with a difficult business challenge they responded with an innovative solution showing strong leadership to the mobile sector and generating revenue whilst protecting the environment.
PR Contact: Sarah Bond
Tel: 01708 684000
The Scottish Nappy Company was established to reduce landfill through minimising the “disposable” nappy mountain.
PR Contact: Fraser Hutchison
Tel: 01563 851161
Diversity Award for companies striving towards attracting a diverse workforce sponsored by HSBC, in association with the Diversity Alliance
BT has long recognised the importance of the evolving equality and diversity agenda, and has been particularly active in establishing the business case for diversity.
Judges Quote: “BT has demonstrated excellent cultural diversity processes and practices and has continuously developed and improved these over the last ten years. We encourage them to accelerate their work on segmenting their revenue streams.”
PR Contact: Gerard Bithell
Tel: 020 7356 5370
B&Q’s diversity programme focuses on realising the potential resulting from recruiting a diverse work force.
Judges Quote: “B&Q's approach and attitude was inspiring: within their sector they are becoming real role models, engaging their staff in the whole process of creating and developing a truly culturally diverse environment.”
PR Contact: Lorainne Coutts
Tel: 023 8025 7479
Realising Ability Award for initiatives that demonstrate the social and economic benefits of addressing disability e.g. employability, retention, empowerment, mentoring sponsored by UnumProvident, in association with Employers’ Forum on Disability
together IT works links Barclays with a Royal National Institute for the Deaf a project which will equip 1,000 deaf and hard of hearing people with the IT skills to help them compete in today’s job market.
Judges Quote: “An example, not just of excellence in realising ability, but something that could – and we hope will – have much wider application”
PR Contact: Michelle Watts
Tel: 020 7296 8140
Cause Related Marketing Award for using the power of the brands in partnership with charities or causes to address key social issues sponsored by Centrica
Customers Who Care - Cluster Bombs, demonstrates the bank’s ethical stance on issues of importance to its customers, staff, partner organisations and the public.
PR Contact: Carolyn Hicks
Tel: 0161 837 4912
Driving Home Early Detection is an innovative three-year Cause Related Marketing partnership between Musgrave SuperValu and Action Cancer.
PR Contact: Jo Branden
Tel: 028 9096 1233
COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARDS for tackling social and economic disadvantage sponsored by Powergen UK plc and Office of the Deputy Prime Minister’s Neighbourhood Renewal Unit
Neighbourhood Renewal Award for National Programmes for impact on a specific location, rural or urban sponsored by mmO2 and Office of the Deputy Prime Minister’s Neighbourhood Renewal Unit
EDF Energy’s Helping Hands programme which invited every member of staff to take advantage of two days’ paid work time to undertake a volunteering activity.
Judges Quote: “An example of long-term and developing commitment to engaging with local communities adding value for the community while achieving measurable benefits in staff motivation and retention and opportunities to develop skills.”
PR Contact: Richard Robinson
Tel: 020 7331 3603
Transco’s Affordable Warmth programme aims to benefit up to 1 million homes, particularly those people in low-income groups, potentially living in fuel poverty.
Judges Quote “A focused and measurable scheme to apply business skills to a complex task producing real benefits to the communities and staff development”
PR Contact: Lynsey Cox
Tel: 0121 781 2640
Neighbourhood Renewal Award for Regional Programmes for impact on a specific location, rural or urban sponsored by mmO2 and Office of the Deputy Prime Minister’s Neighbourhood Renewal Unit
Elite who worked with local agencies to train local unemployed people to meet their recruitment needs.
Judges Quote: “A real partnership of mutual interests in acquiring and achieving quick results for the company and community. A model and an inspiration .”
PR Contact: Wendy Cummins
Tel: 0113 224 4730
Cardiff Bus to combat an increase in attacks and vandalism on their buses provided as a mobile information resource and youth centre.
Judges Quote: “An imaginative collaboration producing both immediate impacts and the groundwork for longer term benefits.”
PR Contact: John Wilkinson
Tel: 029 2034 4888
Healthy Communities Award for National Programmes for building dynamic, inclusive communities through impact on a social issue sponsored by Jaguar Cars and Department of Health
National Grid Transco’s programme aims to stop young offenders from committing crimes by offering them training and employment as gas engineers.
Judges Quote: “The Judges applaud the determination, stamina and persistence shown by National Grid Transco and its Prison Service partners in bringing this exciting breakthrough project to life. Its wider potential through their leadership, to engage other employers in breaking a critical cycle in the lives of young offenders could hardly be more significant.”
PR Contact: Dr. Mary Harris
Tel: 020 7389 3241
Marks & Spencer’s Ready for Work employability schemes which has already secured 300 Ready to Work placements and has committed to providing a further 600 in the next 2 years.
Judges Quote: “The judges were dazzled by the drive, energy and the sheer pace of the M&S commitment to the homeless and now its extension to other groups, and by the strong leadership exercised by the company in convincing other employers to develop programmes modelled on theirs. A classic”
PR Contact: Sue Sadler
Tel: 020 7268 1919
Zurich’s Dementia Programme which has triggered real change in care services and directly improved the quality of life of many people with dementia.
Judges Quote: “The breath and depth of Zurich’s commitment over many years to meeting the needs of people with dementia and their carers is deeply impressive, moving and profound.”
PR Contact: Jane Hewin
Tel: 01793 505131
Healthy Communities Award for Regional Programmes for building dynamic, inclusive communities through impact on a social issue sponsored by Jaguar Cars and Department of Health
Boots My Health programme which delivers programmes that make a positive contribution to the physical and emotional well-being of local identified client groups.
Judges Quote: “A truly innovative yet readily replicable programme bringing comfort, relief and support to hard pressed NHS staff and to patients. The project has tremendous national potential.”
PR Contact: Nicola Heathcote
Tel: 0115 959 4134
Lovells developed "New Start" to help those currently homeless or at risk of homelessness, to overcome some of the hurdles to employment whilst enhancing the capacity of social enterprises to grow commercially.
Judges Quote: “Pro bono work in the fullest sense with a difference. The professional focus shown by this city legal firm on the needs of the homeless and on creating new social enterprises is a great example for their peers to copy.”
PR Contact: Fenella Gentleman
Tel: 020 7296 2000
Education and Lifelong Learning Award for National Programmes for impact in education sponsored by Linklaters, in association with Department for Education and Skills and National Association of Head Teachers
In Think Energy is an energy efficiency education programmes of education and learning resources available to schools across the UK.
Judges Quote: “Provides substantial educational benefits on energy awareness. Its success is demonstrated by the fact that 43% of schools across the country have taken part in the programme, involving over a million pupils.”
PR Contact: Bridget York
Tel: 020 8734 8280
The London Stock Exchange formed a partnership with the Trident Trust, to fundraise for the organisation and support their work through a programme of employee volunteering activities and projects.
Judges Quote: “The LSE employs 500 staff who between them raised £250,000 for the Trident Staff. LSE Staff have become extensively involved in the activities of the Trust, allowing it to increase its work amoungst young people by 25%. This shows the impact that small or medium sized companies can have upon the wider community”
PR Contact: Ian Campbell
Tel: 020 7797 1425
Education and Lifelong Learning Award for Regional Programmes for impact in education sponsored by Linklaters, in association with Department for Education and Skills and National Association of Head Teachers
The e-skills4industry programme to gives 16-17 year-olds from disadvantaged communities who are at risk of dropping out of education, qualifications, skills and experience they need to secure entry-level support jobs in IT.
Judges Quote: “ A highly innovative scheme for identifying school leavers from disadvantaged communities who are at risk of dropping out of education, and putting them on an IT career path.”
PR Contact: Sarah McFarlane
Tel: 020 7303 5054
The Greggs Breakfast Club programme provides a free breakfast for primary school children in areas of particular social disadvantage.
Judges Quote: “An excellent example of a partnership between business and the local community. It provides primary school children in areas of particular social disadvantage with a nutritious and social start to the school day, giving significant educational benefits.”
PR Contact: Helen Stephenson
Tel: 0191 245 9020
Collaborative Action Award for impact through companies working together sponsored by Business in the Community’s Regeneration Business Leadership Team, in association with British Chambers of Commerce
Leeds Cares is the leading programme for engaging business support in Leeds communities. Through the collaboration of its 33 supporting businesses working closely with public sector and community partners.
Judges Quote: “Hugely impressive! The scheme is extremely well managed with an excellent balance of focus and structure delivered with passion and enthusiasm clearly focused on objectives, shored by the city as a whole.”
PR Contact: Sheila Roundhill
Tel: 0113 205 8200
The Norfolk ProHelp Group consists of 47 professional firms/ companies each pledging their professional services, free of charge, to voluntary and community groups in their local area.
Judges Quote: “The effective management of scarce resources in a sustainable way. We also believe the scheme is meeting a very real challenge in Rural Communities which would otherwise go unrecognised.”
PR Contact: Frances Holmes
Tel: 01603 455654
Special Awards
Innovation Award recognising companies that have generated genuinely new learning and knowledge from responsible business practices or partnerships, leading to changes in their business and/or in society sponsored by Procter & Gamble, in association with Demos
Boots My Health programme which delivers programmes that make a positive contribution to the physical and emotional well-being of locally identified client groups.
PR Contact: Nicola Heathcote
Tel: 0115 959 4134
Developed a creative education programme to overcome the twin problems of site vandalism and a lack of skilled workers in the industry.
PR Contact: Dr. Mary Harris
Tel: 020 7389 3241
Small Business Award to recognise the positive impact of small businesses on local communities sponsored by LLoyds TSB, in association with Small Business Service.
The Scottish Nappy Company was established to reduce landfill through minimising the “disposable” nappy-mountain.
PR Contact: Fraser Hutchison
Tel: 01563 851161
Nomination Awards
HRH The Prince of Wales’s Ambassador Award for an individual whose leadership and personal action in corporate social responsibility has resulted in significant impact on the company and on society.
Winner: SIR PETER DAVIS, GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE, J SAINSBURY PLC
Winner: ANTHONY SALZ, SENIOR PARTNER, FRESHFIELDS BRUCKHAUS DERINGER
The Sieff Award for an individual or an organisation, based in the community, who has best collaborated with business to benefit society sponsored by Marks & Spencer.
Winner: RECYCLE-IT!
Eight years of collaboration with scores of businesses to recycle redundant computer systems has resulted in 30,000 of them reaching good causes.
