The Social Value Tea: Week of April 9, 2025
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Nil here with all the Social Value Tea for the week. Scroll down for this week’s must-know updates, interesting reads, latest jobs, and more!
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News news!
Stories you might have missed.
- First UK birth following womb transplant
A baby has been born in the UK for the first time following a successful womb transplant. The procedure, carried out by surgeons at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, marks a significant milestone in reproductive medicine. The transplant involved a living donor and was part of an ongoing clinical research programme.
Read more → Imperial NHS - B Corp Introduces Stricter Certification Standards
In a bold move to reinforce credibility, B Corp is tightening requirements on its 9,600 certified companies by rolling out mandatory minimum standards across key areas like climate action and human rights. The shake-up ditches the flexible scoring model in favour of non-negotiables — a clear message to businesses that purpose-led rhetoric won’t cut it without action.
Read more → Pioneers Post - Lichfield District Council Embeds Social Value in Procurement
Lichfield District Council has formally adopted a new procurement approach that places social value at its core. This strategy ensures that every pound spent contributes lasting benefits to the local community, exemplifying how public sector procurement can drive positive social outcomes.
Read more → Lichfield District Council - Social Value Week 2025 Announced by TechUK
TechUK has announced Social Value Week 2025, scheduled from April 22 to April 25. The event aims to explore and promote the integration of social value in procurement and business practices, seeking contributions to showcase initiatives that deliver tangible benefits to local communities.
Read more → Tech UK - Deutsche Bank’s DWS Fined $27 Million for Greenwashing
Deutsche Bank’s asset-management division, DWS Group, has agreed to pay a €25 million ($27 million) fine to settle a greenwashing investigation by German prosecutors. The investigation found that from mid-2020 until January 2023, DWS exaggerated its ESG commitments in marketing materials.Â
Read more → ESG Today
Caught our eye…
Interesting reads worth sharing.
The five people you meeting in ESG..and why they’re all a little wrong: ESG Advocate introduces us to the five people you’re most likely to meet in the ESG space in a lighthearted article.
Reflections on Anthropy 2025: Here’s what Piumi Mitchell, head of social impact partnerships at Deloitte took away from her time at Anthropy 2025 last week.
It’s just chocolate, except when it isnt: Nicola Matthews, head of marketing at Tony’s Chocoloney talks to The Drum on brand impact.
Celebrating outcomes
Great examples of social value work worth showcasing
In a space too often dominated by box-ticking and buzzwords, the Co-op’s 2024 highlights report is a refreshing example of what meaningful impact reporting should look like. It’s people-focused, transparent, and rooted in real outcomes — not just outputs. From fair pay to community investment, it tells a story of values in action.
Why it stands out:
– Clear links between actions and outcomes
– Honest reflection on challenges as well as wins
– A consistent thread of purpose throughout
The Social Value team for the Birmingham-based road construction company Kiely Bro recently supported local charities in Westmorland & Furness. This included making donations at Manna House Homeless Shelter and Kings Food Bank, helping those in need.
 Britol-based engineering firm MCS recently published their social value report for 2024/5 and achieved a Social Return on Investment (SROI) of £525,772.40, reflecting a remarkable 135% increase from last year.
Water, energy and waste recycling management services specialists Veolia completed its most successful year yet of the Veolia Orchard project, delivering an amazing 830 strawberry plants and 255 fruit trees to 124 new schools across our municipal contracts. This brings their three-year total to over 500 schools nationwide, with 1,531 fruit trees and 1,910 strawberry plants planted.
Who’s hiring?
Here’s this week’s latest social value jobs list, published every Friday via our LinkedIn company page.
- This one highlights a new trend towards ethical AI: AI Governance Manager at AQA https://lnkd.in/eMwzSztQ
- Microsoft is still looking for a Social Value Manager: https://lnkd.in/eCiad6Mj
- Roy Ramrutton at EMCOR UK is hiring a Social Value Manager: https://lnkd.in/eEHindwY
- Social Impact Manager at Diageo: https://lnkd.in/exSrjNhv
- Social Value Manager at Mace: https://lnkd.in/eYg3rKYa
- Social Value Apprentice at Kier Group: https://lnkd.in/ekNGa8eh
- Sustainability and Circularity Consultant / Manager at Waste Efficiency Ltd: https://lnkd.in/e32eqWSr
- Pets Foundation Manager at Pets at Home: https://lnkd.in/e7KrZz-u
- Community Impact Executive at Freshfields: https://lnkd.in/eui_Bmgs
- Impact and Involvement Officer at Centre for Ageing Better: https://lnkd.in/eCAa5Aar
- ATD – Social Value at Arcadis: https://lnkd.in/ePseJbKY
- Sustainable Change Consultant at WSP in the UK & Ireland: https://lnkd.in/euiJU4S8
- ESG Data Associate at Royal Mail: https://lnkd.in/exExZtmY
- Alternatives, Sustainability & Impact, ESG Product Design, Senior Analyst at Goldman Sachs: https://lnkd.in/ebW9pE67
- Sustainability Reporting and Analytics Manager at Lloyd’s: https://lnkd.in/eSF7NAbp
- People, Performance & Sustainability Director at Westmill | part of Associated British Foods plc: https://lnkd.in/eTh-_pCv
- Director of Transition & ESG at Nike: https://lnkd.in/e8aWRTWv
- ESG & Foundation Manager at Lords Group Trading: https://lnkd.in/eGHKFUfR
- Senior Sustainability Manager | Data at Considerate Group: https://lnkd.in/eruWerzz
Podcast
On new social value-related info
Let’s talk…Social Impact measurement
In this episode of Samtaler’s Let’s Talk Social Value, Sarah interviews Catherine Manning, Head of Impact Practice at Impact Reporting and the Programme Director and driving force behind the social valuation tool, MeasureUp.
They explore how social value measurement is evolving to focus on real impact rather than just compliance; the opportunities this provides for meaningful decision-making, the role of technology in enhancing measurement practices, and how smaller organisations can effectively start their social value journey.
Listen in to also hear their discussion on emerging trends in transparent valuation practices, the challenges faced by resource-limited organisations, and Catherine Manning’s expert advice for newcomers to the field.
Where to be
Upcoming events, awards deadlines and networking opportunities
- Cannes Lions Awards deadline is April 10
- Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management Awards is April 10
- YPSV AND GMSVN: Social Value Networking Event on April 30 in Manchester
- Yorkshire Social Value Networking event on April 24 in Sheffield
- Sustainable Futures Awards deadline is April 30
- UK Construction Week in London from May 7-9
- Procurex on May 21 in Birmingham (Impact Reporting speaking on the ESG Zone)
- Edie Net Zero awards now open, deadline is June 11
What we’re loving outside of work…
We had a good laugh creating our own action figure. Check out Matt Haworth’s AI prompt to work out how to do this yourself.
Recently stumbled onto the Commercial Foundation, a social enterprise that provides print services, promotional merchandise and office supplies whilst embedding social value in the supply chain.Â
An award-winning social enterprise, Fom babies with love, that sells beautifully designed baby clothes and donates 100% of profits to support orphaned and abandoned children.Â
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