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Sustainability at VolkerHighways

Our ‘People-Planet-Purpose’ sustainability framework unlocks our desire to take bold action to balance the needs of the environment and society alongside our growth as a business. We are making a commitment that 2020-2030 will be our ‘Decade of Action’.

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People - putting people at the heart of our approach

Our people are the foundation of our business, by Protecting Our People we aim to create a safe working environment for our workforce and our communities. It is our desire to ensure our workplace is an inclusive and inspiring place to be.

Protect Our People Social value at VolkerHighways
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Planet - protecting and enhancing the natural environment

Each of our contracts are unique, as are the environmental risks and opportunities they present. We act responsibly and innovatively, striving to deliver environmental improvements through working collaboratively with our clients.

Carbon reduction at VolkerHighways
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Purpose - delivering long-term social value

Connecting communities and delivering long-term social value

By partnering with schools and employment support initiatives, we will help to equip people with skills for the future. We will build relationships with like-minded, diverse supply chain partners to embed long-term social value and leave a lasting community impact. 

Social value at VolkerHighways
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Read our 2025 People, Planet, Purpose Impact Report!

Discover how we’ve invested in our people, supported sustainability, and contributed to the communities we work in. Explore our performance across our People, Planet and Purpose pillars throughout 2025, and see how our approach continues to evolve to meet changing needs.

Read our report

Find out about the wider VolkerWessels UK sustainability framework, here.