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Group friendly solutions to its clients.“ Over the past four or five years, we have become heavily involved in decarbonisation efforts. For example, a lot of the work that we currently deliver encompasses fitting solar panels, heat pumps, and external, internal, as well as cavity wall insulation. In other words, we focus on implementing various energy efficiency measures that enable homes to operate at a higher standard of efficiency. Through these initiatives, we aim to lift people out of fuel poverty, a testament to our commitment to working in communities and fostering the development of individuals in our own community,” Craig reveals.
Indeed, from its early days, Bell has been dedicated on giving back to its communities, developing people professionally, and building teams. This focus eventually reflected into its operations and services, as Craig points out.“ In our industry, we are wellknown for our apprenticeship scheme, with approximately 300 apprentices currently working for the business. In fact, our first apprentice joined during the very first year of the company’ s founding. That same year, we also established a partnership with Saint Andrew’ s Hospice, our local hospice. This demonstrates that our social conscience as a business has been present from day one, and we remain committed to developing people and supporting communities.”
Social value
Clearly passionate about empowering communities, Bell leads by example in driving positive social impact. Craig sheds light on how the company manages to operate in a way that is both ethical and economically successful.“ I like to refer to this ability as our‘ secret sauce,’” he jokes.“ Recently, I had the opportunity to discuss this topic on The ccemagazine. com 29