AAs a business we are committed to providing opportunities for our people, partners and communities to have a positive impact and create measurable social value.

We have a number of key initiatives and programmes in place to support us in delivering against our ambition:

Supporting Charities

Our vision is to be the sustainable supplier choice and we're passionate about sustainability and seek long-term, strategic partnerships with communities to address key local and regional issues that matter most to those we serve.

We actively support a wide range of charities, both at a corporate level and through individual match giving programs that empower our employees to contribute to causes they care about.

Many of our employees are engaged in their local communities as volunteers, and we proudly support this through our volunteering policy available to all Bryson team members. We believe that volunteering is a crucial part of our people strategy, reflecting our dedication to strengthening the communities where we operate.

Supporting Customer's Social Value Initiatives

We are dedicated to making our customers' lives easier by supporting them to create measurable social value through the delivery of their projects. We work closely with our customers to understand their social value strategies and explore how we can support them in achieving these goals through our services.

We have proudly partnered with our customers on a variety of initiatives, including:

• School engagement sessions
• Work experience placements
• Supporting the Build UK Open Doors events
• Community engagement events

Through these efforts, we help our customers maximise the social impact of their projects while contributing positively to the communities they serve.

Bryson Social Value Funds

We are committed to generating measurable Social Value through every contract we deliver. Our work goes beyond the services we deliver for our customers; it also encompasses making a meaningful and positive impact on the communities in which we operate

To demonstrate this commitment, we have established the Bryson Social Value Funds - an innovative approach that allows us to maximise the social value generated for our customers through each contract. This initiative involves allocating a defined contribution of contract revenue to a customer or contract-specific social value fund, ensuring that the benefits are directly aligned with the needs and priorities of our customers and their communities.

These funds offer flexibility and can be utilised in different ways. They can support our customers' existing social value programs or be directed towards contract-specific initiatives, such as school engagement sessions, community tree planting projects, or skills and training workshops.

The outcomes of the Social Value Funds are tracked and reported through our Greener reporting platform, providing transparency and accountability while showcasing the tangible impacts of our efforts. Through these initiatives, we not only enhance the social value delivered through our contracts but also reinforce our dedication to sustainable and community-focused practices that make a lasting difference.

Our People

Sustainability starts with our people. Our people strategy is designed to foster a culture where our employees are empowered to drive sustainable change and make a positive impact. We recognise the success of our business and our sustainability goals depend on the engagement, innovation and commitment of every individual in the business and are central to our promise to make our customers' lives simpler with smarter, faster and greener solutions.

To ensure we deliver on this commitment we:

• Invest in ongoing training and development to equip are employees with the knowledge and tools they need to understand environmental, social and governance issues. Employees can access training through a range of providers such as the Supply Chain Sustainability School
• Encouraging diverse perspectives and cross-business collaboration to innovate and deliver sustainable practices through every facet of the business
• Actively engaging our employees on sustainability initiatives from energy efficiency and waste reduction programmes to our employee volunteering programmes
• We prioritise the health, safety and well-being of our people and we aim to create a purpose-driven workplace where sustainability is part of our collective mission

You can read more about our Employee Value proposition here.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has equal opportunities, both in recruitment and throughout their employment. We embrace diversity in all forms, including race, disability, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, religion, and other beliefs.

Discrimination of any kind goes against our values and responsibilities, and we work to ensure that everyone is treated fairly when it comes to employment terms, training, and promotion. We also recognise that fostering equality is an ongoing process, and we are dedicated to continuously reviewing and improving our practices