Elior has a target to deliver 28,835 days of social value in the next three years, reflecting the average number of days in a lifetime. The Lifetime of Enrichment programme will encompass social, environment and economic values.
Over the years the contract caterer has delivered a wealth of social value activity across the organisation including apprenticeships, volunteering and fundraising.
Colleagues can undertake two paid volunteering days per year in addition to taking part in fundraising. Elior has pledged to raise £100,000 by the end of 2024 for The Alzheimer’s Society.
To kick-start the Lifetime of Enrichment campaign, the senior leadership team at Elior volunteered at Refettorio Felix in London, which strives to tackle the dual societal issues of food poverty and food waste. It offers a welcoming atmosphere and safe haven for all vulnerable adults to enjoy a three-course lunch.
Charlotte Wright, director of CSR & Wellness at Elior UK, said: “The Lifetime of Enrichment campaign defines Elior UK’s coordinated approach to taking account of the economic, social, and environmental impacts of our actions and working together to make a positive difference. Importantly, it aligns everyone in pursuit of one vision.
“There are already many great things going on to support social value; the launch of The Lifetime of Enrichment campaign will mean we now have a way of recording acts of kindness whilst educating and inspiring our colleagues, clients and suppliers to get more involved.”