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The top three social value challenges faced by infrastructure providers
28th April 2021Articles, Data, infrastructure, reporting, social housing, Social Impact, Social Value, SustainabilityIt’s no secret that here at Impact, we believe the infrastructure industry has an opportunity to do so much more in terms of maximising social impact and bolstering local communities. But what are the key challenges holding it back?…
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How social value is measured in infrastructure
26th April 2021Articles, Build Back Better, Infographic, infrastructure, Social Value, Spreadsheets, SustainabilitySocial value measurement is a top concern for infrastructure providers, yet there’s still a long way to go when it comes to maximising the value being generated. We turned our attention to the key challenges infrastructure providers…
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Earth Day 2021 – Small Changes That Make A Big Difference
22nd April 2021Articles, Earth Day, Environmental, Social Value, SustainabilityApril 22nd is Earth Day. Earth Day highlights the importance of clean air, water and land, and ultimately the protection of our planet. We take a look at some of the changes you can make on a daily basis that lead to a big change over…
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How can we better integrate social value into planning?
21st April 2021Articles, Data, infrastructure, reporting, social housing, Social Impact, Social Value, SustainabilityOne area of infrastructure that deserves some special attention when it comes to social value is planning. As it is, social value is rarely considered past a minimum weighting to secure planning permission. Yet the planning stage holds…
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Social value statements: an FAQ
14th April 2021Articles, Data, infrastructure, reporting, social housing, Social Impact, Social Value, SustainabilityMaximising social value requires everybody on the same page. For us to be open and transparent with our goals, efforts, expectations, and successes. Today, we’ve got an FAQ to highlight why a social value statement is one great example…
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Why robust social value strategies are essential for housing associations
29th March 2021Articles, Data, infrastructure, reporting, social housing, Social Impact, Social Value, SustainabilityHousing associations are all driven by a greater social purpose: helping to provide homes and support for almost 6 million people all over the UK. We cover three key ways a more refined social value strategy can help housing…
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