Corporate Social Responsibility

Wye Valley Demolition Ltd is committed to conducting business in a socially responsible and ethical manner. As a leading demolition business in the UK, we recognise our responsibility to contribute positively to the communities we serve, protect the environment, and support the well-being of our employees and stakeholders.

This CSR Policy outlines our commitments across four key pillars: Environmental Responsibility, Social Value, Workplace Culture, and Community Engagement.

Environmental Responsibility

We are committed to reducing our environmental impact and promoting sustainability across all operations.

Key Commitments:

Recycling & Waste Reduction: Maintain and improve our industry-leading recycling rate (>99.9%), diverting waste from landfill through innovative reuse and reclamation practices.

Carbon Reduction: As signatories to the SME Climate Hub, we aim to:

Halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

Achieve net zero emissions before 2050.

Transition to electric-powered plant, vehicles and HGVs.

Monitor Scope 2 & 3 Emissions with regular reporting and continuous improvement in reducing fossil fuel dependency.

Social Value

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We define social value as the financial and non-financial contributions we make to the communities we operate in, including job creation, training, and support for disadvantaged groups.

We have gained Constructionline Social Value Awards.

Key Initiatives:

Local Employment:

100% of employees are local and paid at least the National Living Wage.

Commitment to hiring and training up to local labourers.

Inclusive Opportunities:

Employment pathways for ex-offenders, ex-military personnel, people with disabilities, and long-term unemployed.

Education & Skills:

Partnerships with local schools and colleges (e.g., Hereford and Worcester Group Training Association (HWGTA), Hereford Sixth Form).

Guest lectures, student site visits, and short placements.

Employees enrolled in training (NVQ, apprenticeships, or professional development).

Supply Chain Engagement:

Support for local SMEs and trades.

Membership in the Supply Chain School and Construction Supply Chain Payment Charter.

Membership and Guidance of local SME Groups (e.g., Herefordshire & Worcestershire Construction Training Group (H&WCTG) & Herefordshire Health and Safety Group (HHSG)).

Workplace Culture

We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive work environment.

Key Principles:

Health & Safety: Regular reviews of H&S policies and contingency planning.

Equality & Respect: Zero tolerance for discrimination or bullying.

Employee Well-being: Occupational health services, life assurance and pension schemes

Ethical Conduct: Adherence to a strong Code of Conduct promoting honesty, integrity, and fairness.

Community Engagement

We are proud to be a key contributor to the strength and well-being of our local communities.

Contributions:

Charitable Giving: Regular donations to local charities including but not limited to:

Hereford Food Bank, St Michael’s Hospice, Mind, Wales Air Ambulance,
We Are Farming Minds, and others.

Community Initiatives:

Sponsorship of local events and environmental development schemes.

Active participation in local employment and skills events.

Welsh Language & Culture:

Support for the use and promotion of the Welsh language in relevant regions.