Akerlof Sustainability - SustainabilityTracker.com

Sustainability Summary

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Akerlof is a construction consultancy specialising in ESG, industrialised construction and cost management. Its social and environmental impact policy says it applies its skills to create sustainable value and maximise economic, social and environmental impact. The firm states that it works with clients who share its values, uses a four capitals model, and advocates products and processes with the least possible environmental impact. It also says it measures and minimises scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, pays the living wage, supports civic engagement, and provides sustainability learning for all staff.

About Akerlof

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Unverified

Website
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Employees
5 - 25

Country
United Kingdom

Akerlof Services

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Akerlof enhances your sustainable procurement by integrating Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). Through expert advice on digital technologies and offsite manufacturing, they optimise your supply chain for economic, environmental, and social benefits. This approach fosters sustainable growth and long-term value aligned with your organisational objectives.

Serviceable Locations: United Kingdom

Product Supply Chain & Circularity

Sustainable Supply Chain & Procurement

Akerlof Sustainability Actions

Social and environmental policy

We care about how the built environment shapes our society and natural environment. We choose to apply our skills to create sustainable value the maximises economic, social, and environmental impact. We role model the change we want to see in our sector, delivering the highest standards of social and environmental responsibility. As a minimum standard we are committed to complying with relevant environmental and social value legislation.

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Four capitals model

We use a four capitals model (social, natural, human, and produced) to help our clients define and deliver better social, environmental, and economic outcomes. We advocate the use of products and processes that have the least possible environmental impact.

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Sector leadership and training

We advocate for change within our sector. Our people are actively encouraged to lead and engage with sector dialogue to improve our collective social and environmental impact. We give our time to sector leadership forums and policy development, to drive better outcomes for the built environment. We support skills development on social and environmental impact, including delivering training for Social Value UK and the Supply Chain Sustainability School.

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Civic engagement commitments

Our employment terms commit our staff to a minimum of 20 hours of civic engagement activities. We maintain close connections with five Universities; our team has provided guest lectures and employment advice to students.

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Supplier and workforce practices

We choose our suppliers carefully, giving first preference to SMEs, local businesses, and minority-owned organisations wherever possible. We monitor our employee diversity, staff satisfaction, and pay ratios. We pay all employees and contractors living wage. We encourage the next generation to consider careers in the built environment and accommodate work placement students each year.

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