Social Value
For over 20 years, TJM Projects has been improving lives.
We have always intrinsically created social, economic and environmental value by the projects that we have delivered. But over recent years, we have aligned our focus with the Government’s social value themes, with the aim of maximising the value and outcomes we deliver to the communities we serve and our people.
Below we set out our social value framework, which is composed of four value pillars. Together, these pillars will facilitate us on our journey to improve one million lives.
Our social value framework
Reducing economic inequality
We tackle economic inequality by prioritising fair wages, equitable career opportunities, diversity and inclusion practices, both within our organisation and through our community engagement initiatives.
We will enhance our community resources leading to better educational outcomes, more apprenticeships and jobs created, and increased community engagement, local economic growth and community pride.
Equitable opportunities
We are an inclusive and family friendly employer and are committed to providing
equitable opportunities from recruitment to the career growth and advancement of all our employees. Our inclusion strategy sets out how we will achieve our long-term ambitions including targets of women, BAME and LGBT+ in our employee population.
We will work to further contribute towards employment opportunities for prison leavers, care leavers, not in education, employment or training (NEET) young people, and other disadvantaged groups. We will also support ex-service and services personnel.
Sustainable procurement
We practice sustainable procurement and have committed to only acquiring goods and services in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. Our aim is to minimise our negative impacts on the planet and society, thereby promoting long term sustainable and ethical business practices.
By supporting SMEs and VCSEs, we will promote financial inclusion to more individuals, boost local economies, drive entrepreneurship, and address economic disparities.
Investing in the environment
We are working towards being carbon net zero by 2035 and have a robust environmental policy. TJM have embarked on our net zero journey and have made our pledge to the Race to Zero via the SME Climate. In addition to this, we will continue to work with our communities by investing in maintaining green spaces, running educational workshops in schools, and collaborating with residents to clean up and restore natural habitats and waterways.
By increasing the access to green spaces, cleaner air, and a healthier environment, we will enhance the overall quality of life for communities and colleagues, leading to increased wellbeing and happiness.