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Month: May 2025

Anna Baker, Sustainability Director at Holcim UK, rejoins the Supply Chain Sustainability School Board to support its growth and collaborative sustainability initiatives. 

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Anna Baker has rejoined the Board of the Supply Chain Sustainability School, bringing over 20 years of experience in the construction industry. As Sustainability Director at Holcim UK, Anna will provide leadership and guidance as the School enters its next phase of growth, focusing on sustainability and collaboration across the supply chain. 

Anna’s career spans roles with main contractors, clients, and within the supply chain, providing her with a well-rounded perspective on sustainable construction practices. At Holcim UK, she is a member of the Executive Committee and plays a pivotal role in shaping the company’s sustainability strategy. 

“I am pleased to return to the Board at such an important time for the industry,” said Anna Baker. “Sustainability continues to be a major focus in construction, and the Supply Chain Sustainability School is central to driving change. I look forward to supporting the School’s efforts in driving collaboration and sustainable growth.” 

Ian Heptonstall, Co-Founder and Director of the Supply Chain Sustainability School, added: “We’re excited to have Anna back with us. With her support, we’re looking forward to achieving even greater collaboration across the supply chain to tackle the pressing sustainability challenges in the industry.” 

The Supply Chain Sustainability School continues to work closely with over 230 partners across the built environment to drive sustainability, reduce carbon footprints, and improve industry-wide practices.

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About Holcim: 
Holcim is a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, committed to enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure, and improved living standards worldwide. Sustainability is at the core of their strategy, and they are actively working towards becoming a net zero company. In the UK, their mission is to make sustainable construction a reality. With over 200 sites and 4,000 colleagues, Holcim provide a wide range of products and solutions, from foundation to rooftop across cement, readymix concrete, asphalt, aggregates, building products, CDM, mortar and contracting. https://www.holcim.co.uk/  

The Supply Chain Sustainability School welcomes the new Greener Railway Strategy published today by Network Rail, which sets out a shared vision for environmental and social sustainability across the UK rail industry. This strategy builds on the Rail Safety and Standards Board’s (RSSB) Sustainable Rail Blueprint.

To support the strategy and the infrastructure supply chain, we’re proud to be working in collaboration with Network Rail, the Railway Industry Association (RIA), and leading RIA members. Together, we are advancing the delivery of the Learning Pathways initiative, which aims to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach to sustainability across the entire Network Rail supply chain.

Commenting, RIA Technical and Innovation Director Richard Carr said: “We look forward to working with Network Rail and the Supply Chain Sustainability School to establish a co-ordinated industry-wide approach to sustainability which can drive performance improvements, financial efficiencies and a greener railway.”

Andrew Wilson, Programmes Manager at the Supply Chain Sustainability School said: “We’re proud to support Network Rail’s Greener Railway Strategy through our newly launched Learning Pathways. These resources are designed to build the knowledge and capability needed across the rail supply chain – aligning clients, contractors, and suppliers around a shared sustainability vision. By working together with Network Rail and RIA, we can accelerate the industry’s progress towards a more sustainable, resilient, and future-ready railway.”

 

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About RIA: The Railway Industry Association (RIA) champions a dynamic UK rail supply sector. Rail contributes £41 billion in economic value and £14 billion in tax revenue each year, as well as supporting over 640,000 jobs throughout the UK. For every job in rail, a further four jobs are supported elsewhere in the UK economy, and every job in the rail supply chain is 29% more productive than the UK average. RIA’s 400+ members, including 60% SMEs, provide a diverse range of rail products and services. RIA advocates for rail’s critical role in economic development, sustainability, and high-performance transport. Learn more at www.riagb.org.uk

 

Supply Chain Sustainability School has appointed Dale Turner, Director of Procurement and Supply Chain at Skanska UK, as its new Chair. 

Dale takes over from Shaun McCarthy OBE, who co-founded the School in 2012 and has chaired the organisation since its launch. Shaun will now move into a roaming ambassador role, continuing to support the School’s work in the UK and internationally. 

Dale has over 25 years’ experience in the construction industry, across both building and civil engineering sectors. At Skanska, he is responsible for strategic procurement and sustainable supply chain development across the UK business. 

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He is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), Chair of the Building Confidence supply chain assurance programme, and a regular industry speaker on sustainable procurement. He has been involved with the School’s leadership team since 2013. 

“I’m pleased to be taking on the role of Chair at what is an important time for the School and the wider industry,” said Dale Turner. “Our sector continues to face significant sustainability challenges, and the School plays a key role in helping organisations and supply chains to respond. I look forward to supporting its continued growth and impact.” 

Shaun McCarthy OBE will remain actively involved, with a focus on international development through Action Sustainability CIC, a social enterprise company, that will work alongside the School.  

“It has been a privilege to Chair the School for over a decade,” said Shaun. “We’ve built something unique – an industry-led collaboration delivering real value. Dale’s experience and leadership make him the right choice to take this forward. I’m proud to continue supporting the team in a new capacity.” 

Ian Heptonstall, Co-Founder and Director of the School, added: “Dale brings a strong industry perspective and a collaborative approach, having chaired several high-profile sector groups. Chair of the Board is an important role in any organisation, but in the unique collaboration of 230 Partner organisations that is the Supply Chain Sustainability School, the role is pivotal as we drive consensus and tackle some of the major challenges that the industry has.” 

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About Skanska 

Skanska, one of the UK’s leading contractors, helps to construct, upgrade and maintain the country’s buildings and infrastructure. Skanska is one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups. https://www.skanska.co.uk/