This figure has been measured and validated by Social Value Portal using the Social Value TOM System. Compass has seen its social value grow year on year, as a result of its continued focus in this area, leading to an increase in local employment and positive actions Compass has taken in relation to its people, community support and social enterprise engagement.
As one the UK’s largest employers, £831.5m of social and local economic value was generated as a result of the company employing 44% of its workforce within 15 miles of their homes. Key social impact highlights include:
- 3,469 new weeks of apprenticeships delivered
- Over 17,000 weeks of apprenticeship upskilling delivered
- Over 600 apprenticeships underway
- Over 32,000 hours of Diversity & Inclusion training undertaken
- More than 330 contracts paying Real Living Wage (RLW) – an additional 20,000 workers now in receipt of RLW or above
- Launched a new career hub specifically for people who are from a range of backgrounds who are facing barriers to entry into the job market
- Spent £4.4m with social enterprises
- Donated over £295,000 and fundraised over £176,000
- Provided 106,000 children with culinary and nutritional workshops
- Created an industry leading climate Transition Plan reporting a -9.4% absolute reduction in emissions (Scope 1, 2 and 3) inclusive of 20% business growth (FY19 – FY23).
Robin Mills, chief executive of Compass Group UK & Ireland, said: “Our ongoing commitment to delivering social value for the many communities in which we operate is part of our DNA. This is seeing us drive real change as a social mindset is truly embedded into the business.
“The progress we have made is a result of the many hard working and dedicated people we employ across our business going above and beyond to support the communities we operate in. I’d like to thank them for the important contribution they make, which has the power to positively change people’s lives. We are committed to continuing to be a force for good.”
The business has set ambitious targets to achieve by 2030, generating social value for its people, clients and communities in which it works. Future plans will continue momentum in doing good through these commitments.