Being a responsible business is at the heart of everything we do at Lovell. We are driven to achieve a high level of corporate social responsibility by a commitment to building better futures, changing lives and leaving a lasting legacy wherever we work.

To succeed in this, we have five guiding principles, which provide the framework for how we can measure, report and communicate our goals.

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The 5 commitments are Protecting people, Developing people, Improving the environment, Enhancing communities and working together with our supply chain. Our driving force is an ongoing commitment to social responsibility: changing lives and leaving a lasting legacy wherever we work.

Asset 1
Protecting people

Protecting people

Our number one priority is to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone connected to our business.

Asset 2
Developing people

Developing people

We’re nurturing an inclusive work environment where everyone can gain the skills they need to achieve their personal ambitions and drive the business forward.

Asset 3
Improving the environment

Improving the environment

We’re acting to combat climate change by reducing our carbon emissions and we’ll continue innovating to reduce air pollution, plastic use and waste.

Asset 4
Working together with our supply chain

Working together with our supply chain

We’ve built loyalty with our trusted supply chain partners and use local resources wherever possible. This ensures consistent quality, innovation and sustainability.

Asset 5
Enhancing communities

Enhancing communities

We’re engaging with communities, consulting on our projects, employing locally and working with schools and colleges to create opportunities.

Asset 1
Protecting people

Protecting people

Our number one priority is to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone connected to our business.

Asset 2
Developing people

Developing people

We’re nurturing an inclusive work environment where everyone can gain the skills they need to achieve their personal ambitions and drive the business forward.

Asset 3
Improving the environment

Improving the environment

We’re acting to combat climate change by reducing our carbon emissions and we’ll continue innovating to reduce air pollution, plastic use and waste.

Asset 4
Working together with our supply chain

Working together with our supply chain

We’ve built loyalty with our trusted supply chain partners and use local resources wherever possible. This ensures consistent quality, innovation and sustainability.

Asset 5
Enhancing communities

Enhancing communities

We’re engaging with communities, consulting on our projects, employing locally and working with schools and colleges to create opportunities.

Asset 1
Protecting people

Protecting people

Our number one priority is to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone connected to our business.

Asset 2
Developing people

Developing people

We’re nurturing an inclusive work environment where everyone can gain the skills they need to achieve their personal ambitions and drive the business forward.

Asset 3
Improving the environment

Improving the environment

We’re acting to combat climate change by reducing our carbon emissions and we’ll continue innovating to reduce air pollution, plastic use and waste.

Asset 4
Working together with our supply chain

Working together with our supply chain

We’ve built loyalty with our trusted supply chain partners and use local resources wherever possible. This ensures consistent quality, innovation and sustainability.

Asset 5
Enhancing communities

Enhancing communities

We’re engaging with communities, consulting on our projects, employing locally and working with schools and colleges to create opportunities.

Improving the Environment 

How we can improve the environment is of vital importance to Lovell. We look at all aspects from how we build to the effect our projects have on the surrounding area. We minimise our waste on site and are reducing our greenhouse gas emissions all of which is independently audited.

Read how Lovell has made a 62% reduction in annual CO2e output

 

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‘For the planet’ 

“We know that the construction and regeneration sectors have a genuine role to play in changing how everyone does business, placing environmental awareness at the very centre of our decision-making,

We are changing how we manage our projects, the kinds of places we create and the legacy these leave. It’s better for the planet, for people and for business.” 

We are committed to minimising environmental impact and are implementing a range of measures to achieve this. These include reducing carbon emissions, using responsible construction methods and sustainable materials and reducing waste. In 2023, for example, Lovell diverted 99% our waste nationally from landfill.

The company has a strong track record of environmental leadership, becoming the first construction company in the UK to achieve accredited science-based emission reduction targets and, in 2012, the first non-FTSE 350 company ever to be included in the Climate Disclosure Leadership Index."

Founder and Chief Executive John Morgan

For more detailed information, read Morgan Sindall Group MSCI ESG AAA rating

Lovell Carbon Reduction Plan

This Carbon Reduction Plan has been produced to meet the requirements of Procurement Policy Note PPN06/21; “Taking Account of Carbon Reduction Plans in the procurement of major government contracts”, published in June 2021, and with reference to the supporting “Technical standard for the Completion of Carbon Reduction Plans”.

Read the Lovell Carbon Reduction Plan in detail

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A better way: Leading on action on climate change

Dorn Valley Woodlands shortlisted in this year’s Net-Zero Innovation of the Year category for the edie awards

As part of the Morgan Sindall Group, Lovell are delighted our Dorn Valley Woodlands (as part of our 25-year initiative with Blenheim Estate Land to help plant 270,000 trees) has been shortlisted in this year’s Net-Zero Innovation of the Year category for the edie awards!

Our tree-planting project is a joint partnership with Blenheim Estate and will transform the local environment for the good, and forever, by creating 9 new woodlands and planting more than a quarter of a million trees.

To date, as planting of the first 100 ha of the scheme neared completion nearly 200,000 trees have been planted in the first 7 of the 9 planned woodlands. 70,000 will be planted next season and a total of 27 different species have been selected. This is such an achievement in less than 18 months from the initial concept.

Well done to all involved, and our colleagues across the Morgan Sindall Group for helping to create a legacy for generations to come.

The full list of 2023 finalists can be found here.

Morgan Sindall Group achieves 'A' in 2023 CDP Climate Change List

Morgan Sindall Group plc, the parent company of Lovell has for the third year in a row been awarded an 'A' grade by CDP, retaining our 'A' grade ranking, in recognition of its actions to tackle climate change and efforts to do business in a greener, more sustainable way.

We remain one of 362 companies globally - out of nearly 21,000 companies scored - who have been recognised for their commitment to emissions reduction and climate change actions. The company has been singled out for its leadership in sustainability each year for the past three years. 

The score recognises our commitment to reducing emissions across our entire value chain and the work we are doing with suppliers and clients to educate and inform on how we can all implement lasting change.

Lovell are putting the planet at the heart of our plans, projects and philosophy.

Read more | Morgan Sindall Group recognized with ‘A’ score for transparency on climate change

The full list of companies that made the 2023 CDP A List is available here

The full methodology and criteria for the A List is available on CDP’s website

 

Lovell is leading the way on the use of HVO fuel on sites

Being part of the Morgan Sindall Group ambition to be net zero carbon in under a decade is our opportunity to work with our supply chain and partners to achieve this ambitious target. Achieving this target will take a collective effort and as we have proven in the last year, if we work with like-minded organisations, we can achieve great things.

Read more in our case study | HVO Fuel - Eradicating the use of diesel

 

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Lovell is leading the way on the use of HVO fuel on sites. We are putting the planet at the heart of our plans, projects and philosophy.

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Lovell Head of Procurement & Sustainability

Enhancing Communities

Working with communities has always been a key part of our work. As an organisation which has been involved in regeneration projects for many years we are committed to partnerships in local areas. We are especially dedicated to our work with local schools. 

Read how Lovell has launched a local campaign to save the bees

 

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Developing people

We have one of the most comprehensive training programmes in the industry, providing far more training days per person than the industry average. We have a comprehensive programme for apprenticeships, graduates and management trainees. Importantly, we offer opportunities to progress within the company.

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T-Levels

We have played a key consultancy role in the governments T-Levels, 2-year qualification for 16 to 19 year olds, with an in-depth 45 day industry placement at the heart of each course. We encourage pupils to engage with us and consider the opportunities the construction industry can offer.

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People Development Manager, Bruce Boughton answers T-Level questions for students

 

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Working with our Supply Chain

We are committed to supporting our supply chain and working with them in a long term partnership. We hold collaborative learning sessions with them on Health and Safety and Sustainability. We encourage local suppliers, so we can maintain local investment in the areas where we work.

Read the latest Lovell supply chain newsletter

 

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The Supply Chain Sustainability School and Lovell

Building a sustainable future through education and collaboration

Read about our collaborative partnership

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We are always looking to work with innovative suppliers who are driving forward new ways of working to have less of an impact on the planet.

Lovell were among the first major construction companies to sign up to The Pallet Loop collection service; a transformational, Net Carbon Zero pallet re-use scheme for the UK construction sector.

In 2022, The Pallet LOOP collected 6,357 pallets from Lovell sites nationwide. This equates to an approx. skip volume of 1,281m3, saving Lovell over £17,500 in disposal costs.

Read the Pallet Loop Lovell Case Study

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13 March 2023 is a proud day in our journey towards net zero as we have once again been awarded the CDP Supplier Engagement for Leadership 2022.

As part of Morgan Sindall Group plc we are in the top 8% of companies assessed for our engagement of the entire supply chain in our quest to achieve our environmental targets.

Thank you to our colleagues and supply chain partners for your continued commitment to the building of greener communities.

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