Argyle North West Construction Limited
What they did
Argyle North West Construction Limited has embedded social value into its core operations across Salford. Their approach includes:
- Local recruitment and employment support: Hiring staff from Salford, including through local employment schemes.
- Apprenticeships and training: Partnering with providers like City Skills to offer apprenticeships, most recently through a new highway programme.
- Local procurement: Subcontracting work and purchasing materials from Salford-based businesses to retain economic value within the borough.
- Carbon reduction: Minimising waste and sourcing sustainable materials to support Salford’s carbon neutral ambitions.
- Volunteering: Staff regularly volunteer with food banks, community groups, NHS charities, and local sports teams.
- Workforce wellbeing: Health checks delivered in partnership with the Salford Health Team promote physical and mental wellbeing.
Why it matters
This multi-pronged approach delivers tangible benefits across Salford:
- Economic resilience: Supporting local employment and suppliers strengthens the borough’s economy and supply chain.
- Community wellbeing: Volunteering and health initiatives foster stronger, healthier communities.
- Environmental responsibility: Sustainable practices reduce the organisation’s carbon footprint and support borough-wide climate goals.
Impact
- For residents: Access to employment, training, and community support improves long-term prospects and wellbeing.
- For businesses: Increased turnover and job creation among Salford-based suppliers and subcontractors.
- For the environment: Reduced waste and more sustainable sourcing contribute to a cleaner, greener Salford.
- For the workforce: Health checks and wellbeing initiatives build a more resilient and supported team.
