Social Value

Peter Marshall Steel Stairs are committed to delivering social value within the local communities from which we operate, whether that be from our production facilities in Leeds or our project sites across the UK. Our focus is to bring clear enhancements to the local communities and stakeholders in the surrounding areas.

Commitment

The potential environmental impact of global greenhouse gas emissions for all of us is well documented. The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) developed the first global science-based standard for emissions reductions, with the goal, aligned with the Paris Agreement, of 50% reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2050.

It is important to understand how carbon emissions are characterised and dealt with, not least to avoid double counting. Typically, we use the terms Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions in line with the Green House Gas Protocol.

Carbon Neutral

Whilst we have an established plan in place to meet our SBTi aligned targets, we are aware that all of the reductions we are making will not happen immediately. Studies by the UN IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) have highlighted the importance of businesses making a difference in the next 5 years before changes to the climate are irreversible, and so by Carbon Offsetting we are able to make an immediate impact now – when and where it is most important, by sponsoring carbon reduction in developing nations through United Nations certified reduction schemes.

Our promise is to offset all of our annual carbon emissions, and remain carbon neutral, as we continue on our journey to Net Zero.

Measuring the impact that our Social Value and ESG initiatives have had across the company is a significant task, so we knew we needed to break it down into stages. By road mapping our plan and process it has allowed us to implement our resources and commitments in the most effective manner to ensure we achieve the maximum impact. We are constantly monitoring and measuring our commitments through a timed action plan, gathering data and transparently reporting where methods are working and where we may need improvements.

Our Social Value initiatives are continually aligned to the strategic objectives of our clients and key stakeholders within the regions we operate.

For more information about our Social Value Commitment you can down the brochure here.

Support for Charities

At Peter Marshall Steel Stairs, we are proud to support several local and nationwide charities. Every year, we make financial or supportive contributions to local community activities and participate in charitable fundraising. Peter Marshall Steel Stairs is part of the Billington Charity Foundation. Launched in 2016 the foundation works to improve the support we offer to local and national charities and communities.

Below are just some of the projects we have recently been involved in: