Social Report (continued)

The Supply Chain Equitable Employment Practices

Living Wage

Safety and security

Health and Safety is a recurrent theme in all project meetings at JDC and a standing agenda item at all Board meetings. We consider the health and safety of our staff, our contractors and the public to be of the highest importance

We are pleased to note that the Jersey Safety Council‘s Behavioural Safety Leadership Programme launched in 2021 for contractors was extended during the year to establish a programme for developers, which JDC is helping to develop together with Andium.

We were delighted that our main contractor on IFC 6, ROK Regal Construction was awarded a score of 100% under the Considerate Contractors Scheme.

In September 2021 the Company was accredited as one of Jersey’s Living Wage employers and the first in the property development industry. The Living Wage takes into account the cost of living, taxes and the value of benefits available to working people on low incomes. Its aim is “to make sure that, on average, a worker receiving the Living Wage rate, topped up by in-work benefits, earn enough to be able to live with dignity and to thrive, not just survive within our Jersey community”.

JDC prides itself on being a responsible employer and this demonstrates our commitment to paying the ‘Living Wage’ to staff that are employed directly by the Company, and also to local staff employed indirectly through our sub-contractor partners. We believe that all employees should be fairly compensated and this accreditation helps demonstrate JDC’s commitment.

We hope this encourages other employers in Jersey to follow suit and become part of the growing movement towards fair wages for all.

Jersey Construction Council Awards 2022

JDC was delighted to support the Jersey Construction Council (JeCC) awards once again, as the sponsor of the Health & Safety Award. We were very pleased to congratulate ‘Phoenix Construction’ as winner of this award, which recognises the huge importance of health & safety on all construction sites. It was very pleasing to be part of a body which referenced health and safety as well as sustainability in every award.

The Company

Health and well-being

Pride of Jersey Awards

We were delighted to support the Pride of Jersey Awards, once again. The Awards, now in its seventh year, celebrates the remarkable achievements of some truly special people. With 14 categories this year, we were proud to sponsor ‘Child of the Year’. Of our three fantastic finalist, Tallulah Baudains was celebrated as our award winner, with Oscar Brown and Aarya Patil as runner ups. The award recognises young people under 17 years who rarely receive the recognition they deserve.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

JDC is committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion, because we believe that it is the right thing to do to support our business, our staff, our customers and the people of Jersey. Our EDI Policy promotes a working environment where all colleagues are treated fairly and able to give of their best.

Project Trident - Skills Jersey

During 2022, the Company accepted two student placements on the Project Trident Work Experience scheme as a Project Manager’s Assistant. Students were introduced to all aspects of the Company, including Construction, Estate Management, Sales & Marketing, Accounts and Office administration.

“Thank you so much for the opportunity to shadow and work with JDC. It was a really varied experience and I learnt a lot while I was there. There was so much I did not know about the construction and development industry; it has been useful to learn about it.”

(Johnny Wright)

Secondary School and student collaboration

In our commitment to supporting children and the construction industry, the two combine in our liaison with schools and colleges offering the Design, Engineer, Construct! (DEC!) qualification and indeed any school wishing to have a hands on tour of a live building site or presentation from one of our professional team.

This year we welcomed visits to Horizon construction site from DEC! students from Les Quennevais School in February, as well as some students undertaking a construction module in November. In September we hosted Hautlieu Geography year 11 students at the Waterfront and during the year we also visited Les Quennevais School to assist with a DEC! project.