SOCIAL VALUE STATEMENT

At Kitall, social value isn’t a by-product, it’s the blueprint. We strive to embed social value at every project stage, from design through delivery to post-completion, ensuring a lasting legacy for the communities we serve.

As a modern, values-driven company rooted in London, we see it as our responsibility to ensure our work benefits not only clients but also the communities, individuals, and environments we engage with.

Our Social Commitments

Community Integration and Engagement

We are committed to fostering resilient, inclusive communities through active engagement and support:

1. Support lifelong learning through CPD, mentorship, and upskilling for employees and local partners
2. Involve residents and community groups in shaping meaningful local change
3. Support resilient communities by collaborating with local businesses and initiatives.

Kitall is working toward increased support for local events, youth programmes, and inclusive sports initiatives to strengthen community ties and broaden participation.

Growing the Next Generation

We’re committed to developing future talent in engineering and construction. Our initiatives include:

1. Offering summer placements and internships to students from diverse backgrounds
2. Supporting vocational training and skill development programmes
3. Engaging young people through mentorship and meaningful work experience.

This aligns with the UK government’s Social Value Model, particularly its emphasis on improving educational outcomes and access for underrepresented groups.

Championing Diversity and Gender Equity

Kitall is proud to lead by example in an industry that has traditionally lacked diversity:

1. 60% of our team are women, compared to the UK construction industry average of 14% (ONS, 2024). We don’t just support equality, we’re setting the standard
2. Our hiring focuses on merit, potential, and inclusivity, ensuring a safe, accessible workplace for all.

This supports key objectives of tackling economic inequality and promoting equal opportunity.

Employment and Workforce Development

We are a responsible employer that prioritises fairness, growth, and opportunity:

1. Career progression is based on merit and potential
2. We maintain a fully trained and competent workforce
3. Internal mobility, apprenticeships, and continuous learning are actively encouraged
4. Employee well-being is supported through safe working practices and opportunities for development
5. Our digital communications (job listings, site signage, marketing) are designed to be accessible to people with visual, cognitive, or motor impairments.
6. These efforts align with the public sector priority to “create new jobs and skills” under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012.

Environmental Stewardship

Kitall integrates Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles into everyday operations. Our sustainability commitments include:

1. Implementing environmentally conscious practices in our offices and project sites
2. Reviewing health, safety, and environmental policies quarterly
3. Supporting innovation in sustainable construction to minimise carbon and waste impacts.

These actions contribute to climate change mitigation and environmental protection.

Ethical Governance and Accountability

We ensure all operations meet the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. Kitall follows clear ethical guidelines across:

1. Health and safety
2. Equal opportunities
3. Employment rights
4. Business ethics and transparency.

Our Social Responsibility Policy is reviewed quarterly to ensure it remains impactful and relevant.

Looking Forward

Kitall is growing its social value impact with a clear vision:

1. Increase representation of women and underrepresented groups in our workforce
2. Expand community partnerships and student placements
3. Our ambition is to create a net positive impact, where our contributions to society and the environment outweigh the resources we use.
4. Launch a volunteer programme enabling team members to dedicate time to community causes aligned with our values.
5. Align more closely with evolving public sector and community expectations for social value.

As we continue to grow, we remain committed to doing so responsibly, inclusively, and sustainably.