Why SMEs Should Have an ESG Strategy

By Ruth Collier

In this blog post, we will explore why SMEs should have an ESG strategy, the potential advantages this strategy could offer their business and how to develop a strong ESG strategy.   What is an ESG strategy? An ESG strategy is a business model which emphasises Environmental, Social and Governance responsibilities. Organisations can use an … Continued

CMS propels careers with apprenticeship programme

By Jon Burnell

CMS first started its apprentice programme 17 years ago and has helped propel many careers, with apprentices still in the business who have gone onto progress into roles that now include Regional Operational Managers and Technical Managers. CMS Holdings now boasts 28 apprentices currently in the business across various sectors including; business administration and Gas/Plumbing/Electrical … Continued

Our People and Culture

By Jon Burnell

The people strategy aims to support Newable’s values and deliver on the Group’s strategic business plan through the recruitment, development, and retention of the best talent. It also aims to show how we value, support, and manage our people, and foster a culture to enable everyone to work at their best within an open, diverse, … Continued

Breaking the stigma about suicide

By Jon Burnell

The height of the pandemic was a trying and difficult time, particularly when it came to mental health, with increased levels of anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Before the pandemic, common reasons cited for the two-decade-long climb were depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. These root causes have been exacerbated by pandemic-related economic and personal struggles, along … Continued

Fuelling personal and professional development

By Jon Burnell

At Newable, we are committed to supporting the career progression of our employees. Fuelling Ambition Inside is an employee-led initiative that is designed to drive career development within Newable. Fuelling Ambition aims to break barriers and help our teams realise their potential. The programme initially launched after we hosted a series of external Fuelling Ambition … Continued

Bridging the gap with the Global Young Innovators Programme

By Jon Burnell

In 2021, the Global Young Innovators Programme offered forward-thinking, entrepreneurial individuals from across the UK and South Africa, a platform to join forces, ignite ideas, and co-design solutions that can help solve some of the greatest challenges facing our global community. The Global Young Innovators Programme and the #IdeasMeanBusiness campaign empowered 18-30 year-olds from the … Continued

Helping our stakeholders become more sustainable

By Jon Burnell

Under our Advice Net Zero initiative, our advisers are trained to support businesses on their carbon reduction journey, and we encourage them to incorporate sustainability into their business model to ensure they remain competitive. Newable is also leading the change to Net Zero in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. In June 2019, the Parliament passed legislation requiring … Continued

No waste to landfill!

By Jon Burnell

In our ESG Strategy, Newable pledges to send no waste to landfill by 2030. What this means is that we will favour wherever possible alternative and greener ways of disposing of waste (such as recycling). This will also require us to change and improve our procurement decisions. The ideal scenario is where the products we … Continued