Bellway is looking to upskill its all its suppliers to drive sustainability across its supply chain.
The housebuilder is aiming to have 75% if its top 100 suppliers receive a Gold Membership standard from the Supply Chain Sustainability School (SCSS), which provides various learning materials to improve and share best practice on sustainable and environmental issues.
Group production managing director Tony Atkin said the move is part of the company’s ‘Better with Bellway’ sustainability strategy, where the company aims to source its products and services in an “ethical, sustainable and socially conscious manner”.
“To this end, we seek to work with suppliers which not only operate in a sustainable way but, like us, are actively seeking to learn more about how they can improve their business to become even more environmentally friendly,” Atkin added.
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Bellway’s radiator supplier Stelrad received a Gold Membership standard from the SCSS in July 2023.
On the award, Atkin said: “We are delighted that Stelrad has attained this coveted gold level with the Supply Chain Sustainability School and would like to take this opportunity to congratulate them on this notable achievement.”
Stelrad head of sustainability strategy Andy Dent added: “This award is excellent news for us here at Stelrad and is recognition of the increasing engagement and focus we place on sustainability matters.
“A focus on sustainability is seen by many of our current and potential customers as essential to any relationship with them.
“Our engagement with the school helps us demonstrate what we can offer them and its value is illustrated by Bellway making this a requirement of remaining as an approved supplier for their homes,” he added.
