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Working to build a sustainable Wales

The Supply Chain Sustainability School in Wales has been created to provide support to the construction industry by providing free training resources to help you build your skills and knowledge in the area of sustainability.

Wales is leading the drive to a more sustainable future, no more so than in the construction sector. “What Wales is doing today, the rest of the world is doing tomorrow”. 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 construction sector has significant legislation and policy drivers that shape our sustainability priorities in the buildings and infrastructure that we build and maintain.

Latest sustainability resources for Wales

The School has developed specific resources for Wales to understand and address its sustainability priorities.

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Wellbeing

Wellbeing

Well-being of Future Generations Act in Wales

E-learning Module

Covers what the Act is and how your business can benefit from it.

Beginner
Duration 30 minutes
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Sustainability Strategy

Sustainability Strategy

Introduction to Sustainable Construction in Wales

E-learning Module

Key sustainability issues specific to the Welsh construction industry.
Beginner
Duration 30 minutes
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Community

Community

Delivering Social Value in Wales: Webinar Recording

Video

BAM discusses their approach to creating Social Value in Wales.

Beginner
Duration 60 minutes
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Community

Wellbeing

WPPN 01/20 Social Value Clauses / Community Benefits through Public Procurement

Document / Presentation

Advice for public sector bodies in Wales on reporting of social value outcomes.

Advanced
Duration 45 minutes
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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.

Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015

What is different about sustainability in Wales?

The School has developed specific resources to help understand and address the sustainability priorities of the construction market in Wales. There are some major differences in policy and legislation. Please click on the questions below to find out more. 

The Act requires public bodies in Wales to think about the long-term impact of their decisions, to work better with people, communities and each other, and to prevent persistent problems such as
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.

The Welsh Community Benefits Measurement Tool is used to report and monetise the Social Value generated by certain projects in Wales. If you are bidding for work in Wales you will need to consider how you can help generate and measure wider benefits for the community as a result of the work you are undertaking.

The Welsh Assembly is committed to ensuring workers are treated fairly and with respect and to making Wales hostile to slavery.  Welsh Government figures show 193 potential victims of slavery were flagged last year.  The Welsh Assembly have produced The Code of Practice – Ethical Employment in Supply Chains which is designed to help ensure workers in public sector supply chains in Wales are employed in a fair and ethical way.

The Welsh Government recently launched the ‘Code of Practice: Ethical Employment in Supply Chains’ to help ensure ethical and lawful employment for workers in public sectors in supply chains. Watch our video to find out more

The Environment (Wales) Act 2016 puts in place the legislation needed to plan and manage Wales’ natural resources in a more proactive, sustainable and joined-up way. This positions Wales as a low carbon, green economy, ready to adapt to the impacts of climate change. It has been carefully designed to help secure Wales’ long-term well-being, so that current and future generations benefit from a prosperous economy, a healthy and resilient environment and vibrant, cohesive communities.

The Welsh Government has published a guide to implementing the Living Wage across Wales and how this can be driven through procurement. Whilst public sector organisations cannot make
payment of the Living Wage a mandatory requirement the Welsh Assembly is committed to promoting the benefits of being a Living Wage Employer.

Since 31 December 2011, the Welsh Assembly has had responsibility for setting Building Regulations in Wales. At the moment, many of the same Building Regulations that apply in England also apply in Wales. However, there are also some important differences.  The links in our resource library will guide you to the key documents that explain the key differences that you as a supplier are responsible for meeting.
“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

Key sustainability in Wales topics

To help our members to develop a holistic understanding of the impacts relevant to sustainability, we offer a suite of resources on the following key topics:

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Topic
Energy and Carbon

Climate change is the biggest issue of our time and…

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Slavery
Topic
Modern Slavery

With an estimated 49.6 million victims worldwide, modern slavery is…

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social value
Topic
Social Value

Social Value is more important than ever and has a…

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Waste and Resource Efficiency

Changing the mindset from 'waste' to 'resources' and improving efficiency…

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