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Working to build a sustainable Wales
Wales is leading the drive to a more sustainable future, no more so than in the built environment sector. A key driver in Wales is to ensure that projects are delivered in a way that enhances the environment, creates new jobs and apprenticeships and benefits local communities through new investment.
The Welsh built environment sector has significant legislation and policy drivers that shape our sustainability priorities in the buildings and infrastructure that we build and maintain.
The Supply Chain Sustainability School in Wales helps to provide support to the built environment by providing free training resources to help you build your skills and knowledge in the area of sustainability.
The Well-being of Future Generations Act
A short animated video explaining the key aspects of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 by the Welsh Government.
What is different about sustainability in Wales?
The School has developed specific resources to help understand and address the sustainability priorities of the built environment in Wales. There are some major differences in policy and legislation. Please click on the questions below to find out more.
poverty, health inequalities and climate change. The Act is unique to Wales attracting interest from
countries across the world as it offers a huge opportunity to make a long-lasting, positive change to
current and future generations.
payment of the Living Wage a mandatory requirement the Welsh Assembly is committed to promoting the benefits of being a Living Wage Employer.

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Wellbeing
Well-being of Future Generations Act in Wales
E-learning module
Sustainability Strategy
Introduction to Sustainable Construction in Wales
E-learning module
Sustainability Strategy
Natural Resources Wales – Corporate Plan to 2030
Web link
Sustainability Strategy
Future Wales: The National Plan 2040
Document/Presentation

“The School allows us to convey a consistent message to the industry on what we need across our supply chain to demonstrate a sustainable performance.”Simon Richards, Regional Sustainability & Quality Manager, Sir Robert McAlpine

