Material Recovery
We continue to invest in recycled aggregates, material recovery and reuse, supporting customers who need responsible alternatives to primary materials where suitable.
Corporate social responsibility
Supporting Our People, Communities And Environment
Across our quarries, recycling facilities, concrete plants, waste management operations, offices, depots and haulage network, Ashcourt Group aims to operate responsibly while supporting customers, employees, local communities and the environment.
Our approach to CSR
Responsible growth, grounded in day-to-day operations.
At Ashcourt Group, corporate social responsibility is part of how we operate every day. We recognise our responsibility to make decisions that support our people, our customers, local communities and the environment.
Our approach is practical and focused on areas where we can make a meaningful difference, from producing recycled aggregates and supporting landfill reduction to investing in our workforce, maintaining safe operations and contributing to the communities around us.
We also work with customers, suppliers and regional partners who share similar values, helping promote responsible sourcing, good standards and long-term business relationships across the areas we serve.
Environment and sustainability
Reducing impact where practical.
We are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our operations wherever practical. Through our washed and recycled aggregate facilities, we support the recovery and reuse of suitable materials, helping customers access responsible alternatives to primary aggregates where project requirements allow.
Our quarrying operations also give us an important role in land management and restoration. Where sites are restored or enhanced, we look for opportunities to support biodiversity through habitat creation, native planting, hedgerows, trees and pollinator-friendly areas.
Across the business, we continue to review how we use energy, water, materials, plant and transport. This includes efficient vehicle utilisation, reducing unnecessary empty running and exploring lower-emission plant, vehicles, equipment and renewable energy opportunities where operationally suitable.
Land And Biodiversity
Quarry restoration, habitat creation, native planting, hedgerows, trees and pollinator areas all form part of our approach to land stewardship.
Operational Efficiency
We review waste, water, energy, fleet planning and equipment choices to reduce unnecessary impact and improve efficiency across our operations.
Biodiversity and habitat creation
Creating spaces where wildlife can thrive.
As part of our approach to land management and restoration, we look for practical opportunities to support biodiversity across the areas connected to our operations.
This can include habitat creation, native planting, hedgerows, trees and pollinator-friendly areas that help improve sites for wildlife while supporting responsible long-term stewardship of land.
Supporting local communities
Making a positive contribution beyond our sites.
Ashcourt Group is proud to support the communities in the regions where we operate. Whether through local sponsorship, charity fundraising, support for community projects or involvement in regional events, we aim to make a positive contribution beyond our day-to-day operations.
This includes supporting sports clubs, local events, agricultural shows, community organisations and charitable causes. Where practical and appropriate, we also look for opportunities to support community improvement projects through materials, resources or practical assistance.
Local Sponsorship
We support local sports clubs, regional events, agricultural shows, community organisations and causes that matter to people across the areas we serve.
Community Projects
Where suitable, we donate materials, resources or practical support to local improvement projects, helping community groups deliver meaningful change.
Local Engagement
We take part in community events, support activities such as the YOMP Mountain Challenge and help schools, colleges and community groups understand our construction, quarrying, recycling and transport sectors.
Education, skills and careers
Helping people build long-term careers.
Investing in people is essential to the future of our business and the wider industry. We want to help attract, develop and retain people with the skills needed across construction materials, recycling, quarrying, haulage, transport, engineering and support services.
Through apprenticeships, training, work experience placements, careers talks, school engagement and ongoing employee development, Ashcourt Group aims to create opportunities for people to build long-term careers.
Where safe and appropriate, we also support site visits for schools, colleges and universities, helping young people understand the opportunities available across our sectors.
We also support professional qualifications, leadership development and progression routes that help employees develop their skills and confidence.
Our people
Creating a safe, respectful and supportive workplace.
Our people are central to everything we do. We are committed to creating a working environment where employees feel safe, supported, respected and able to develop.
This includes a continued focus on health, safety and wellbeing, mental health awareness, training and career progression. We also recognise the contribution our employees make across the business, from operational teams and drivers to office-based support, sales and management roles.
Health And Wellbeing
We promote safe working practices, wellbeing awareness and mental health understanding across our teams, sites and offices.
Development
Training, career progression, professional qualifications and leadership development help people build confidence and capability.
Engagement
Regular communication, employee recognition and a family-friendly culture help create a respectful and supportive workplace.
Health, safety and responsibility
Maintaining safe systems of work.
Health and safety remains one of our most important responsibilities. Across our sites, quarries, depots, transport operations and customer-facing activities, we work to maintain safe systems of work and a strong safety culture.
This includes employee and contractor safety, near-miss reporting, driver awareness, road safety and the protection of vulnerable road users.
We also recognise our responsibility to the communities around our sites and vehicle routes, and we continue to look for ways to improve safety standards across the business.
Responsible supply chain
Working with trusted regional partners.
We understand that responsible business extends beyond our own operations. Where practical, Ashcourt Group works with local and regional suppliers, helping support local economies and build long-term relationships with trusted partners.
We also recognise the importance of responsible sourcing, quality standards, ethical working practices and environmental considerations when working with suppliers and subcontractors.
By encouraging shared standards across our supply chain, we can support safer, more responsible and more sustainable operations for our customers and the communities around us.
Charitable giving and volunteering
Supporting causes that matter locally.
Ashcourt Group supports charitable causes and community organisations through fundraising, sponsorship, charity partnerships, donations and practical support where possible.
We encourage employees to get involved in fundraising and volunteering opportunities, and we continue to look for ways to support causes that matter to our people and the communities around us.
This may include local hospices, healthcare charities, food banks, community groups, seasonal appeals, matched fundraising where appropriate and practical support during local emergencies where possible.
Measuring our impact
Tracking progress and sharing updates.
We want our CSR activity to be meaningful, measurable and transparent. As our programme develops, we aim to record and share progress across key areas such as recycled material production, community support, employee development, environmental improvements and biodiversity projects.
By measuring our impact, we can better understand where we are making progress and where further improvements can be made for our customers, employees and local communities.
Responsible Updates
We aim to publish CSR and sustainability updates that reflect practical activity across our operations and community partnerships.
Operational Measures
Recycled material production, material reuse, environmental improvements and biodiversity projects help us monitor practical progress.
People And Community
Recording training, development, donations and local support helps us understand the wider value created through our CSR activity.
Working With Us Responsibly
Whether you are a customer, supplier, local organisation, charity, school or community group, we welcome conversations about how Ashcourt Group can support responsible projects and create positive impact across the regions we operate in.