Wales & West Utilities has been named a Responsible Business Champion in this year’s Business in the Community (BITC) Responsible Business Awards.
The gas emergency and pipeline service has been given ‘champion’ status for demonstrating its full commitment to the responsible business agenda during times of extreme and testing change.
Each Champion exemplifies best practice that can motivate and inspire others whilst their work is more important than ever as businesses adjust to the new normal and work to build back better responsibly.
2020 has been a year like no other, and we’re delighted to be named as a Responsible Business Champion. We’ve focussed on keeping our customers safe, looking after the wellbeing of our colleagues and making sure we keep the gas flowing to heat homes and power businesses.
Our Safe and Warm Fund is also helping those working in communities, targeting support at those who need it most. From domestic abuse support units to volunteer transport services, the fund will go some way to helping organisations and local communities as they begin to recover from coronavirus.
One of the most optimistic elements of this pandemic has been seeing the way in which communities have pulled together to support one another, and we’re proud to have been part of that.
BITC Cymru are thrilled to be able to recognise Wales & West Utilities as Responsible Business Champions 2020. Wales & West Utilities have continued to demonstrate their ongoing commitment to the responsible business agenda, and their local communities, during a very challenging time.
Their work is more important than ever, keeping families safe and warm and giving extra support to those who need it most, setting a strong example of responsible business to others. We are proud to have Wales & West Utilities as members of our responsible business network.
The Responsible Business Awards recognise the contribution of companies that put social and environmental concerns at the heart of their strategy. For over 20 years Business in the Community’s Responsible Business Awards have showcased transformational stories of businesses taking real action to build thriving communities. Each year, the Awards celebrate businesses demonstrating strong, inclusive leadership, who continuously innovate to tackle pressing social issues to repair and rebuild our planet.
Wales & West Utilities prides itself on supporting the communities it serves and is a previous winner of Business in the Community Cymru’s Responsible Business of the Year.
The company brings energy to 7.5m people across the south west of England and Wales. If you smell gas, or suspect the presence of carbon monoxide, call us on 0800 111 999 straight away, and our engineers will be there to help any time of day or night. Before visiting, we'll ask you to let us know if you or anyone in your household, is experiencing coronavirus symptoms or self-isolating. We'll still come and help you: but our teams will take some additional precautions to keep us all safe.