It has become the first catering and facilities management producer to successfully meet the standards required. Last year, the organisation announced the appointment of a specialist new social value team to further enhance and increase the impact of its work.
Successful initiatives already delivering social value across the business include:
- Charity partnerships working with Olio to reduce food waste.
- Supported internships for young adults with a learning disability or autism spectrum conditions.
- Delivery of a Junior Chef Academy to schoolchildren in local communities.
Jess Payne, director of social value at Compass One, said: “We’re delighted to have achieved the Social Value Management Certificate. Our team has worked hard to develop our Social Value Policy, systems and processes to ensure a comprehensive and robust approach to assessing and maximising the social value we deliver.
“This is supported by colleagues from across our business who are committed to having a positive effect on our people, our communities and the planet. We’ve made great progress already and we can’t wait to further increase our impact in the coming months and years.”
Compass One has committed to progressing to Level Two of the Social Value Management Certificate within 24 months.