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Wates Group

Construction

www.wates.co.uk

A family owned construction services business that is committed to making a lasting difference in the communities it serves, the Wates Group has a turnover of almost £1bn and has recorded a sixth year of consecutive operating profit. With 2,000+ staff, Wates is primarily focused on the UK but has recently created an International Development business focused on the Middle East.

News

11/10/11 Business bosses grilled by Wrexham pupi...
15/11/11 Newport bosses swap boardroom for the b...
23/03/12 Wates helps to build a bright future fo...

Events

27/06/12 Gala Dinner

Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner 2012 Sponsored by Wates

Join us for the 2012 Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner to recognise and celebrate those companies that have shown innovation, creativity and a sustained commitment to corporate responsibility.

Case studies

Wates Group - Building in the Environment

Wates Group is working with employees and suppliers to implement creative and cost-saving measures for energy and waste minimisation.
Wates – Building on eco-efficiency

Construction company Wates Group has diverted 80% of its waste from landfill and worked with suppliers and customers to find waste-reduction opportunities.
Wates Retail and Marks & Spencer – collaborative environmental improvement

Wates Retail developed the first totally CFC free store in the UK as part of a collaboration with Marks and Spencer; a partnership that demonstrates the benefits from long-term contracts.
The Sandwell Decent Homes Partnership

The aim of the partnership is to improve the living standards of tenants, and in doing so deliver wide scale regeneration across the borough of Sandwell.
Wates Group - Wales Company of the Year Award

In a challenging market where construction services were in decline, Wates have increased their turnover by 34% and their profitability by 19% at the same time employing talented people displaced in the marketplace.
Wates - Wales Environment Award - Winner

Using ISO14001 as a foundation, Wates’ two fold-fold focus for environmental improvement lies in carbon reduction and a zero waste target, aiming to lead the way in low carbon construction in Wales.
Wates Construction Work Inspiration Programme

As part of Wates' CSR strategy and the government introduction of vocational educational courses the company wanted to create a more structured work experience programme aimed at school age students and higher education students.
Wates Group: Reshaping Tomorrow - Highly Commended 2011

Wates combines the traditional notion of stewardship with a forward looking business structure to encourage and support sustainability. Its Reshaping Tomorrow framework emanates from the most relevant issues for the business: elimination waste, reducing carbon and sourcing responsibly.

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