Social Value Quarterly Report 2022_012022Septemberaww-uk.com
Social Value Quarterly Report
Following an extensive review of our practices and policies and subsequently developing our Social Value strategy we successfully obtained our SVQM Level 1 on 11th May 2022. This quarterly report is intended to benchmark us against the pledges and KVIs we have committed to. This report is in respect of Q1 May – August 2022.
Projects
We have developed a suite of documents to assist us in evaluating opportunities to increase our Social Value and record our contributions. We have developed a Social Value project plan and design review pro formas to be conducted at stage intervals throughout a project. Our post occupancy evaluation forms will allow us to engage more pro-actively with clients in understanding how our buildings work in operation, to help create better more resilient developments and foster long-standing relationships with continuous improvement processes.
Practice
Our weekly pin ups have provided a great opportunity to improve collaboration within, and across, offices and access peer support. We have commenced an ethical audit of our office supply chain, including attending a tasting session at a roastery to ensure the local, ethical coffee we committed to switch to also tasted good! In July we were audited and successfully maintained our ISO 14001 environmental accreditation. This forms part of our environmental ambitions alongside maintaining our net zero carbon action plan and commitment to RIBA 2030 climate challenge.
People
We have been delighted to see the return to in person meetings with our wellbeing consultant and monthly beer and pizza socials. The summer months have seen a plethora of work experience placements join us in the Bristol and London offices, providing the opportunity to mentor and support. Further to this we announced our commitment to the Design West Shape My City – a talent accelerator programme for 15-18 year olds who may not otherwise have had access to opportunities within the industry. We hosted We are the Curious in the Bristol office whilst they were homeless and gave a careers talk to Babassa.
2022_01 Creating a net-gain environmental impact. improvepartnershipsandrelationshipsFosteringdevelopingfordeliverythatsupportourcorevaluesandourabilityasdesignersandadvocatorsto effectchange.positive ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCEpeople’sEnhancingSOCIALquality of life. THEMESDESCRIPTION Environment Human DesigningCommunityHealthBuildingsCentricandWellbeingSocialandOutCrime PartnershipsGovernance
ENVIRONMENTAL
How much have we donated to reforestationsustainableor afforestation initiatives in the last three months? 4.6Pledge We will maintain our IS14001 environmental standard 4.1Pledge As a consequence we have changed our car valet and our coffee suppliers to a local sustainableethical, company. We have started an ethical purchase audit of our office supply chain. 4.7Pledge T How many of our employees have been utilising the cycle to work scheme in the last 3 months (new purchases only)? 4.5Pledge AUDITED AND RE-ACCREDITED IN JULY 65% OF ANNUAL COMMITMENT
SOCIALHowmanyhours the have much fundraised the
We will promote staff engagement in our wellbeing scheme every quarter How many AWW employees live locally?
have we donated in
last 3 months to support VCSEs? We
pledged to volunteer expert business advice to VCSEs each year. How
have we
for community projects in
last 3 months? We will carry out a minimum of 20 post occupancy consultations per year to assess our wide impact on building90%occupants. of our employees live locally 49% OF COMMITMENTANNUAL 3.1Pledge ”This amazing architecture firm has given its expertise so kindly to us supporting the remodelling of houses for our Establish Project. Chris, who was recommend by LandAid has done many hours of pro-bono work to ensure that the homes are designed well, building a home so our young tenants will no longer be vulnerable to homelessness. If you need an architect with skills, vision and a big heart, look no further than AWW. - Andrews Charitable Trust3.2Pledge 3.6Pledge I particularly like the greenery and the variety of working environments that create a relaxing environment. - Burges Salmon employee People work more collaboratively as a result of the re-development. People love it, it’s great to see so many different people using it from all areas of the firm, and of all roles and ages. - Burges Salmon Employee ””2.3Pledge3.5Pledge2.2Pledge T (45%£890OFANNUAL COMMITMENT)
GOVERNANCE How many training hours have been provided to staff in the last 3 months? 50% OF COMMITMENTANNUAL5.1Pledge To improve collaboration, increase peer support and promote staff wellbeing we have hosted four pin up workshops a month. 125% OF COMMITMENTANNUAL 5.2Pledge 5.3Pledge We value the next generation and want to create opportunities by offering mentoring to share our knowledge and enhance their learning experience. In the last three months we have had eight students joining us for work experience and / or placements. 7.4Pledge We have established an internal working group who will embed social value into strategy, communication, process and partnerships. We report on our Social Value internally, monthly, within our newsletter and externally, quarterly, on our 7.5Pledgewebsite.” This experience has been invaluable to my professional development in this field and I am hugely grateful for the opportunity from AWW. - Ed Tame, Work Experience 8 STUDENTS 50% OF ANNUAL COMMITMENT