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1MORGAN SINDALL GROUP PLC SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2015

GRI TECHNICAL SUPPLEMENTReporting year 2015

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Contents

How material issues were established ..................................................... 03

External participation and membership ................................................... 04

External accreditation and recognition .................................................... 06

2015 performance data ............................................................................ 09

GRI G4 material aspects and boundaries .................................................. 11

GRI content index ..................................................................................... 12

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How material issues were established

During 2015, we undertook our second comprehensive stakeholder consultation exercise in conjunction with external specialists IMS Consulting, with the aim of establishing a list of material issues to help shape our sustainability reporting.

All employees with an email address plus over 1,200 external stakeholders (customers, suppliers and relevant organisations linked to the Group and the divisions were invited to participate in an online consultation, split evenly between internal (employees) and external stakeholders (suppliers, customers and others). Each was asked to assess the importance of relevant sustainability issues, in terms of how we conduct our business. The shortlist of sustainability issues relevant to the UK construction sector was compiled based on our Total Commitments, ongoing stakeholder feedback, industry-wide issues and third party guidance. Responses were received from nearly 1,900 individuals, allowing results to be analysed based on stakeholder type and by Morgan Sindall Group’s divisions. The results of this process were used as the basis for drawing up a list of issues that are currently material to, and reported by, the Group.

Step 1 Identification 31 issues were identified that are potentially relevant for a large UK construction company: Details of senior executive remuneration

Details of the taxes we pay

How we are creating opportunities for young people

How we are engaging with customers

How we are engaging with local communities where we operate

How we are engaging with our employees

How we are engaging with our suppliers

How we are helping promote Industry-wide skills

How we are improving our understanding of the wider benefits to local communities

How we are promoting equality and diversity of our employees

How we are recruiting and retaining our employees

How we demonstrate advocacy and leadership on sustainability issues

How we manage land and remediate brownfield sites

How we prevent bribery and corruption

Our approach to health and safety

Our approach to volunteering and charities

Our business ethics

Our corporate governance

Our economic and business performance

Our innovation

Our legal compliance

Responsible sourcing of materials

The carbon emissions of our operations

The development and training of our employees

The employee practices of our suppliers and subcontractors

The energy use of our operations

The environmental performance of buildings and infrastructure we deliver

The environmental performance of our suppliers and subcontractors

The impact of our operations on biodiversity and habitats

The water use of our operations

Waste created by our operations

Step 2 Prioritisation The views of 1,893 stakeholders were gathered through an online consultation including: 1,522 employees 308 suppliers

32 customers

Step 3 Validation Analysis and internal review resulted in 12 material issues being identified for Morgan Sindall Group in 2015: Health and safety Development and training of

employees Our energy consumption and

carbon emissions Waste Responsible sourcing Supporting local economic growth Engaging with local communities Engaging with our employees Recruitment and retention Engaging with customers Economic and business

performance

Legal compliance

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External participation and membership

Selected external participation and membership in 2015 Name Type of initiative or organisation Participation Nature of participation

British Safety Council Government-regulated awarding and training organisation

• Members

Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA)

Member-based research and information organisation dedicated to improving all aspects of the construction industry

• CIRIA core member • Chair of the CIRIA construction

advisory panel for construction process

Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA)

Representative body for UK civil engineering contractors

Member

Chair of environment committee

Members of regional executives

Confederation of British Industry (CBI)

Business lobbying organisation that helps shape the construction agenda through its influence with government and industry

• Member of CBI Construction Council

Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS)

National initiative set up by the construction industry

• Associate member

Constructing Better Health (CBH)

Not-for-profit organisation committed to improving the health of the construction, building services and FM sector workforces

• Member

Construction Health and Safety Group (CSHG)

Provider of health and safety training and support to construction and associated industries

Member

English Cities Fund (ECf) A government backed development vehicle created to deliver sustainable regeneration in inner city fringe locations

• Partner and development manager

Home Builders Federation Representative body for UK house builders

• Member

Waterside Places A joint venture with The Canal & River Trust established to unlock the development potential of the nation’s waterways

• Partner

National House Building Council (NHBC)

Non-profit organisation that sets standards for UK house-building for new and newly converted homes.

• Registered

Supply Chain Sustainability School

A contractor-driven virtual learning initiative that helps construction suppliers develop their sustainability knowledge and competence

• Partner member, co-founder and co-funder

UK Contractors Group (UKCG) Representative body for UK contractors

• Member • Participate in Corporate Responsibility

Leadership Group, as well as diversity and environmental sub-groups

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UK Green Building Council (UK-GBC)

Charity and membership organisation campaigning for a sustainable built environment

• Gold leaf member • Sponsor of UK-GBC series of events to

mark World Green Building Week

Safe Contractor Independent health and safety accreditation scheme

SafeMark Independent health and safety accreditation scheme

Gas Safe Registered Gas Safe is the official and only industry standard of approved gas engineers who are registered to work safely and legally on boilers, cookers, fires and all other gas appliances.

NICEIC Members NICEIC is the UK’s leading voluntary regulatory body for the electrical contracting industry, who assess the electrical competence of electricians

HETAS Members HETAS is the official body recognised by Government to approve biomass and solid fuel heating appliances, fuels and services including the registration of competent installers and servicing businesses.

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External accreditation and recognition Selected external accreditation and recognition in 2015

Name Type of initiative or organisation Participation Status in 2015

BITC CR Index Corporate responsibility benchmark administered by BITC

4 stars (96-98%)

BRE An independent research-based consultancy, testing and training organisation, that administers BREEAM (the BRE Environmental Assessment Method)

1 project featured in ‘Best of BREEAM 2015’ – recognising the highest scoring buildings assessed under BREEAM in 2014 (2014: 2)

Overbury were nominated for a Best of BREEAM award for the Broadgate Estates BREEAM Refurb 2014 Outstanding project (2015 project nominated at the 2016 awards)

British Safety Council Government-regulated awarding and training organisation gg

2 Merit Awards in British Safety Council International Safety Awards (2014: 3)

British Council of Offices National forum for the office sector

1 national award and 7 regional awards in the 2015 BCO awards (2014: 1 national and 3 regional)

Overbury 5 regional awards

BS 11000: 2011 British Standard for Collaborative Business Relationships

BS OHSAS 18001: 2007 British Standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management

CDP International, voluntary scheme for sharing environmental information

Score of 94B in 2015

Certified Emissions Measurement And Reduction Scheme (CEMARS)

Independently verified and certified emissions measurement and reduction accreditation scheme

• Re-certified

Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA)

Member-based research and information organisation dedicated to improving all aspects of the construction industry

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Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS)

National initiative set up by the construction industry

51 National Site Awards (2014: 48) including two ‘Most Considerate Site Runner Up’ awards

Construction Skills Certification Scheme

Card scheme that provides confirms construction workers' competency

Constructionline Government certification scheme

Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS)

Independent health and safety accreditation scheme

Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)

Global professional membership organisation for chemical engineering

Bronze Corporate Partner status for training excellence and commitment to the profession

Investors in People (IiP) Government-owned people management accreditation framework

Various regional offices accredited, including some to Gold standard

ISO 9001: 2008 International Standard for Quality Management Systems

ISO 9001:2015 International Standard for Quality Management Systems

ISO 14001: 2004 International Standard for Environmental Management Systems

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ISO 14001:2015 International Standard for Environmental Management Systems

TheJobCrowd The UK’s leading graduate job review website

2nd

in the list of ‘larger intake’ Construction & Civil Engineering companies in the ‘The Top Companies For Graduates To Work For’ 2015/2016

Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)

National accident prevention charity

16 RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards (2014: 16)

Two Ticks Positive Jobcentre Plus award

Award made by Jobcentre Plus to employers who have made commitments to employ, keep and develop the abilities of disabled staff

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2015 performance data An overview of our sustainability performance in 2015

Performance measure 2015 2014 2013 Notes and assumptions

Total Commitments

Protecting People

Total number of RIDDOR incidents

81 68 68 The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR).

Accident Incident Rate (AIR) 389 306 385 Number of accidents per 100,000 employees

Percentage of staff working under a certified health and safety management system

99 99 -

Work related fatalities (no.) 1 1 0

Major Environmental incidents (no.)

0 0 -

Absenteeism (days per year) 3.69 4.22 3.72

Developing Our People

Average number of training days per employee

3.4 2.2 2.3

Improving Our Environment

Scope 1 carbon emissions (tCO2e)

23,506 25,244 32,878 Direct emissions resulting from fuel combustion (bulk fuels, natural gas) and vehicle fleet emissions Externally verified (CEMARS)

Scope 2 carbon emissions (tCO2e)

8,081 9,168 10,570 Indirect emissions resulting from electricity purchased by the Group (including landlord supplied). Externally verified (CEMARS)

Scope 3 carbon emissions (tCO2e)

2,631 3,214 2,453 Indirect emissions from related activities such as water consumption and disposal, waste disposal, electricity transmission losses and employee travel. Externally verified (CEMARS)

Total carbon emissions (tCO2e) 34,218 37,627 45,901 Externally verified (CEMARS)

Carbon intensity (tCO2e /£m revenue)

14.4 17.0 21.9 Externally verified (CEMARS)

Total energy consumption (GJ) 388,665 421,415 - Externally verified (CEMARS)

Total Waste Produced (t) 937,271 1,326,247 943,958

Total waste diverted from landfill (t)

837,854 1,140,306 855,935

Total waste diverted from landfill (%)

90 86 91

Working Together with Our Supply Chain

High risk materials screened and sustainably sourced

0 0 -

Timber sourced against sustainability certification standards e.g. FSC, PEFC, etc

99.4 98.8 98.2

Spend with Group-wide agreements (%)

71 72 71

Participation in Supply Chain Sustainability School (no. unique suppliers registered)

2130 c.1,000 -

Enhancing Communities

Considerate Constructor Scheme (CCS) registrations

327 286 317

Average CCS score 38.7 38.6 37.3

Local multiplier effect (number of projects calculated)

38 14 -

Other material issues

Engaging with our employees

Employee participation in satisfaction surveys (% invited)

16 37 69 16% of Groups employees were eligible to take part in scheduled surveys. 53% response rate achieved. Employee satisfaction surveys are undertaken bi-annually

Recruitment and retention

Total employees (%) 5,828 5,750 5,752 Total average employees

Employees covered by collective bargaining (%)

7 9 29

Voluntary turnover rate (%) 15 16 13

Total number of new employees

1,389 1,471 -

Rates of new hires (%) 16 25 -

Average age of leavers 38.4 37.1 -

Number of graduates recruited 81 67 57

Number of apprentices directly employed

100 94 89

Engaging with Average Perfect Delivery score 67 81 76

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customers (%)

Number of stakeholder meetings

6 3 -

Economic and business performance

Net sales / revenue (£ bn) 2.4 2.2 2.1

Adjusted Profit before tax (£m) 34.3 25.2 31.3

Legal compliance

Monetary value of significant fines for non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations (£)

0 0 0

Monetary value of significant fines for non-compliance with health and safety laws and regulations (£)

0 0 50,000

Other reported data

Inclusion and diversity

Gender: male (%) 80 80 77

Gender: female (%) 20 20 23

Number of women in top 5% management positions (% of all management employees)

6 6 -

Number of men in top 5% of management positions (% of all management employees)

94 94 -

People from black or minority ethnic backgrounds (% of workforce)

9 11 9

% workforce employed 25 or under

6 9 -

Average age of workforce 43 42 -

Diversity of Group Board (%) 14 29 29

Sustainable building and labelling

Number of projects achieving BREEAM, CEEQUAL, LEED, SKA or other industry-relevant sustainability ratings

47

49 c.30

Water Quantity of water consumed (m3)

769,261 343,000 c.92,200

Water consumption intensity (m3/£100k)

32.25 15.45 -

Advocacy and leadership

Value of political donations (£) 0 0 0

Ethical business Total number of legal actions for anti-competitive behaviour

0 0 0

Bribery and corruption

Percentage workforce aware of bribery and corruption legislation (%)

100 100 c.90%

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GRI G4 material aspects and boundaries

The boundaries of our material issues, and how they are aligned with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G4 sustainability reporting framework.

Material issue Impact within the Group

Impact outside the Group G4 category G4 Aspect G4 Specific Standard Disclosures

Health and safety

Health and safety risks to suppliers and subcontractors working on our sites, as well as the public. Health and safety standards associated with buildings / infrastructure in use

SOCIAL > Labour practices

Occupational health and safety

G4-CRE6 G4-LA6

Development and training of employees

Training provided to subcontractors working on our sites

SOCIAL > Labour practices

Training and education

G4-LA9

Our energy consumption and carbon emissions

Energy used by subcontractors working on our sites. Embodied energy in products and energy performance of buildings / infrastructure in use

ENVIRONMENTAL

Energy G4-EN3

Emissions

G4-CRE3 G4-EN15 G4-EN16 G4-EN18

Waste

Waste produced by subcontractors working on our sites, embodied waste and waste from buildings / infrastructure in use

ENVIRONMENTAL Effluents and waste

G4-EN22 G4-EN23

Responsible sourcing

Materials sourced through our supply chain and the sustainability performance of our suppliers

ENVIRONMENTAL Supplier environmental assessment

G4-EN32

SOCIAL > Labour practices

Supplier assessment for labour practices

G4-LA14

SOCIAL > Society

Supplier assessment for impacts on society

G4-SO9

Supporting local economic growth

Direct and indirect benefits of our activities

ECONOMIC

Indirect Economic Impacts

G4-CRE7 G4-EC8

Procurement practices

G4-EC9

Engaging with local communities

Involving local communities in what we do

SOCIAL > Society Local Communities

G4-SO2

Recruitment and retention

SOCIAL > Labour practices

Employment G4-LA1

Engaging with our employees

None directly relevant

Engaging with customers

SOCIAL > Product responsibility

Product and service labelling

G4-PR5

Economic and business performance

ECONOMIC Economic performance

G4-EC1 G4-EC2

Legal compliance Legal compliance of our suppliers and subcontractors working on our sites

ENVIRONMENTAL Compliance G4-EN29

SOCIAL > Society Compliance G4-SO8

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GRI G4 content index

Our Sustainability reporting in 2015 has been prepared with reference to, and contains Standard Disclosures from, the ‘core’ option of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines. The GRI G4 content index allows stakeholders and report readers to gain a quick overview of our reporting, ensures easy navigation and enables quick comparison with other GRI-based reports. Key to symbols Annual report GRI Technical Supplement 2015 Achievements brochure Sustainability Materiality Assessment 2016 report Online

GENERAL STANDARD DISCLOSURES Page / Reference External

Assurance

STRATEGY AND ANALYSIS

G4-1 A statement from the most senior decision-maker of the organisation about the relevance of sustainability to the organisation and the organisation’s strategy for addressing sustainability

No

ORGANISATIONAL PROFILE

G4-3 The name of the organisation

Morgan Sindall Group plc No

G4-4 The primary brands, products, and services

Annual Report (At a glance, p2) No

G4-5 The location of the organisation’s headquarters

Kent House 14-17 Market Place London W1W 8AJ

No

G4-6 The number and names of countries where the organisation operates

UK only No

G4-7 The nature of ownership and legal form

Annual Report No

G4-8 The markets served (including geographic breakdown, sectors served, and types of customers and beneficiaries)

Annual Report (At a glance, p2) No

G4-9 The scale of the organisation, including: total number of employees

total number of operations

net sales

total capitalisation broken down

Annual Report No

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in terms of debt and equity

quantity of products or services provided

G4-10 The nature of the workforce of the organisation, including: total number of employees by

type, employment contract and gender

total workforce by region and gender

2015 performance data No

G4-11 The percentage of total employees covered by collective bargaining agreements

2015 performance data - total number of employees only No

G4-12 The organisation’s supply chain

Over 80% of our total spend is through our supply chain. It is manufacturer based, providing a solid foundation to all our projects and encompassing a portfolio of over 200 framework agreements which cover all major materials sectors through to logistics. Our supply chain family was established to ensure a behavioural change to develop long-lasting relationships with shared benefits. The concept is increasingly being utilised across the Group with project and clients opting to utilise these relationships on over 72% of external purchases by value

No

G4-13 Any significant changes during the reporting period regarding the organisation’s size, structure, ownership, or its supply chain

Annual Report No

G4-14 Whether and how the precautionary approach or principle is addressed by the organisation

We recognise that it is typically more cost-effective to take advance action to prevent negative impacts than it is to deal with the consequences after they have occurred. We also believe that many of the challenges associated with sustainable construction actually represent business opportunities when managed correctly

No

G4-15 List of externally developed economic, environmental and social charters, principles, or other initiatives to which the organisation subscribes or which it endorses

External accreditation and recognition No

G4-16 List of memberships of associations and national or international advocacy organisations in which the organisation: Holds a position on the

governance body

Participates in projects or committees

Provides substantive funding beyond routine membership dues

Views membership as strategic

External participation and membership No

IDENTIFIED MATERIAL ASPECTS AND BOUNDARIES

G4-17 List of all entities included in the organisation’s consolidated financial statements or equivalent documents, and whether any entity included in the organisation’s consolidated financial statements or equivalent documents is not covered by the

Annual Report No

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report G4-18 The process for defining the report content and the Aspect Boundaries, and an explanation of how the organisation has implemented the Reporting Principles for Defining Report Content

Annual Report (Responsible business review, p50) Responsible Business website (Engaging with our stakeholders) Sustainability Materiality Assessment 2016 report How material issues were established

No

G4-19 List of all the material Aspects identified in the process for defining report content

Annual Report (Responsible business review, p50) Sustainability Materiality Assessment 2016 report

How material issues were established

No

G4-20 For each material Aspect, the Aspect Boundary within the organisation

GRI G4 material aspects and boundaries No

G4-21 For each material Aspect, the Aspect Boundary outside the organisation

GRI G4 material aspects and boundaries No

G4-22 The effect of any restatements of information provided in previous reports, and the reasons for such restatements

No information has been restated No

G4-23 Significant changes from previous reporting periods in the Scope and Aspect Boundaries

Following a second stakeholder consultation, we have revised (reduced) the list of material issues that we report against from 18 to 12.

No

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

G4-24 A list of stakeholder groups engaged by the organisation

Responsible Business website (Engaging with our stakeholders) Sustainability Materiality Assessment 2016 report

No

G4-25 The basis for identification and selection of stakeholders with whom to engage

Sustainability Materiality Assessment 2016 report No

G4-26 The organisation’s approach to stakeholder engagement, including frequency of engagement by type and by stakeholder group, and an indication of whether any of the engagement was undertaken specifically as part of the report preparation process

Responsible Business website (Engaging with our stakeholders) Sustainability Materiality Assessment 2016 report

How material issues were established

No

G4-27 Key topics and concerns that have been raised through stakeholder engagement, and how the organisation has responded to those key topics and concerns, including through its reporting. Report the stakeholder groups that raised each of the key topics and concerns

Sustainability Materiality Assessment 2016 report

How material issues were established

No

REPORT PROFILE

G4-28 Reporting period

1 January 2015 to 31 December 2015 No

G4-29 The Morgan Sindall Group plc Sustainability Report 2014 was No

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Date of most recent previous report

published in April 2015. From 2016, instead of providing a separate sustainability report, reporting will be undertaken primarily online, using the Global Reporting Initiative’s (‘GRI’) G4 framework as a reporting structure.

G4-30 Reporting cycle

Annual cycle No

G4-31 The contact point for questions regarding the report or its contents

No

G4-32 The ‘in accordance’ option the organisation has chosen, the GRI Content Index for the chosen option and the reference to the External Assurance Report, if the report has been externally assured

Prepared in accordance with the ‘Core’ option No

G4-33 The organisation’s policy and current practice with regard to seeking external assurance for the report.

We do not currently externally assure our sustainability report, although our greenhouse gas emissions are externally verified through Achilles’ CEMARS.

No

GOVERNANCE

G4-34 The governance structure of the organisation, including committees of the highest governance body. Identify any committees responsible for decision-making on economic, environmental and social impacts

Annual Report (Responsible business review, p50) Responsible Business website (Governance)

No

ETHICS AND INTEGRITY

G4-56 The organisation’s values, principles, standards and norms of behaviour such as codes of conduct and codes of ethics.

The Group has 5 core values centred on: the customer comes first, talented people are the key to success, challenging the status quo, consistent achievement and that the Group operates a decentralised philosophy. These values are supported by a series of policies for Group employees as well as specific policies for Divisional personnel.

No

SPECIFIC STANDARD DISCLOSURES for Material Issues only GRI G4 disclosure Page / Reference Assumptio

ns and omissions

External Assurance

Health and safety

Disclosure of Management Approach

Annual Report (Responsible business review, p50) Responsible Business website (Operating safely)

- No

G4-CRE6 Percentage of the organisation operating in verified compliance with an internationally recognized health and safety management system

2015 performance data - No

G4-LA6 Type of injury and rates of injury, occupational diseases, lost days, and absenteeism, and total number of work-related fatalities, by region and

2015 performance data We do not currently collate type of injury, occupational diseases or lost days at Group

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by gender level. Data are not reported by region as the Group only operates in the UK. Data are not reported by gender as this is not seen as relevant.

Development and training of employees

Disclosure of Management Approach

Annual Report (Responsible business review, p50) Responsible Business website (Developing our people)

- No

G4-LA9 Average hours of training per year per employee by gender, and by employee category

Annual Report (Responsible business review, p50) Responsible Business website (Developing our people)

We do not currently collate training data at Group level by gender or employee category

No

Engaging with our employees

Disclosure of Management Approach

As a Group we place considerable value on the involvement of our employees and ensure that all significant events, economic factors and financial updates and the impact of these on the performance of the Group are communicated to employees through email alerts and regular newsletters. In addition, our divisions use a variety of methods to encourage employee involvement in the Group’s performance and communicate key business goals and issues to their employees. The divisions also consult and involve their employees through local publications, briefing groups, consultative meetings, training programmes, biennial employee surveys and working groups to assist the process of continuous improvement in the way the business is conducted. In 2016, 86% of Group’s employees were eligible to take part in scheduled surveys (in 2015 this was: 16%) and a 66%% response rate achieved (in 2015 this was: 53%).

- No

Employee participation in satisfaction surveys

2015 performance data - No

Recruitment and retention

Disclosure of Management Approach

There is a widely acknowledged skills shortage in the construction industry, with trade and technical skills in highest demand. Crucial to the continued success of the Group is maintaining a healthy balance between attracting the right talent into the business and retaining existing employees. Supporting apprenticeship schemes and education programmes is an important way in which we can

- No

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encourage new talent into the Group. Maintaining a stable level of employee turnover is an important indicator of employee satisfaction. We measure progress in this area through voluntary employee turnover, and have set a horizon ambition to reduce voluntary turnover to below 10% per annum. During 2015, the Group recruited 181 graduates and apprentices (in 2014 the number was 161).

G4-LA1 Total number and rates of new employee hires and employee turnover by age group, gender, and region

2015 performance data We do not currently collate employment turnover data at Group level by age group, or new employee hires at Group level by gender or age group. Data are not reported by region as the Group only operates in the UK.

No

Reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions

Disclosure of Management Approach

Annual Report (Responsible business review, p50)

- No

G4-CRE3 Greenhouse gas emissions intensity from buildings G4-CRE4 Greenhouse gas emissions intensity from new construction and redevelopment activity

2015 performance data We report GHG emissions intensity by turnover and not building area as this is seen as more relevant to our operations.

No

G4-EN3 Energy consumption within the organisation

2015 performance data - CEMARS and ESOS

G4-EN15 Direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scope 1)

Annual Report (Responsible business review, p50) 2015 performance data

- CEMARS

G4-EN16 Energy indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scope 2)

Annual Report (Responsible business review, p50) 2015 performance data

- CEMARS

G4-EN17 Other indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scope 3)

Annual Report (Responsible business review, p50) 2015 performance data

- CEMARS

G4-EN18 Emissions intensity

Annual Report (Responsible business review, p50) 2015 performance data

- CEMARS

Waste Disclosure of Management Approach

Construction and demolition waste is one of our largest direct environmental impacts. There are real and significant opportunities for sending less waste to landfill including better utilisation of new and emerging waste recovery and recycling processes. Our overarching objective is to minimise waste produced by the Group, both in

- No

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terms of the total amount generated and the proportion that ends up as landfill, with an aspiration of 100% waste recovery. In 2015 we reduced our total waste by around 29% compared to 2014, and achieved 90% diversion from landfill. With the diversified and extended supply chain that forms waste management services across the UK, we have established a Group-wide agreement with a major waste broker offering efficiencies in approach, better traceability of waste disposal, and the collating and reporting of metrics and recycling rates. With a clearer understanding of the waste types and quantities being generated the Group is better placed to focus on its reduction and diversion strategies.

G4-EN23 Total weight of waste by type and disposal method

Annual Report (Responsible business review, p. 50) Responsible Business website (Protecting the environment)

We do not currently collate waste data by type at Group level

No

Responsible Sourcing

Disclosure of Management Approach

Annual Report (Responsible business review, p50) Responsible Business website (Protecting the environment)

- No

G4-EN32 Percentage of new suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria

Annual Report (Responsible business review, p. 50) Responsible Business website (Managing our supply chain)

Group-wide agreements include screening for environmental, labour and social criteria

No

G4-LA14 Percentage of new suppliers that were screened using labour practices criteria

No

G4-SO9 Percentage of new suppliers that were screened using criteria for impacts on society

No

Engaging with our customers

Disclosure of Management Approach

Annual Report (Responsible business review, p. 50) Responsible Business website (Engaging with our stakeholders)

- No

G4-PR5 Results of surveys measuring customer satisfaction

2015 performance data (Perfect delivery score)

- No

Supporting local economic growth

Disclosure of Management Approach

Annual Report (Responsible business review, p50)

- No

G4-CRE7 Number of persons voluntarily and involuntarily displaced and/or resettled by development, broken down by project

This is not relevant to our operations This is not relevant to our operations

No

Local multiplier effect (number of projects calculated)

Annual Report (Responsible business review, p50) 2015 performance data

No

Engaging with local communities

Disclosure of Management Approach

Responsible Business website (Working with communities)

- No

G4-CRE7 Number of persons voluntarily and involuntarily displaced and/or resettled by

This is not relevant to our operations This is not relevant to our operations

No

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development, broken down by project

Considerate Constructor Scheme (CCS) registrations

2015 performance data No

Average CCS score 2015 performance data No

Economic and business performance

Disclosure of Management Approach

Annual Report (At a glance, p2) - No

G4-EC1 Direct economic value generated and distributed

Annual Report (At a glance, p2) - Yes

G4-EC2 Financial implications and other risks and opportunities for the organisation’s activities due to climate change

2015 CDP response - No

Legal compliance

Disclosure of Management Approach

Annual report - No

G4-SO7 Monetary value of significant fines for non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations

2015 performance data - No

G4-SO8 Monetary value of significant fines and total number of non-monetary sanctions for non-compliance with laws and regulations

2015 performance data - No

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