What is Social Value?

Social value refers to the positive impact a company creates beyond its core services, including:

• Supporting local communities
• Creating employment opportunities
• Promoting sustainability
• Ensuring safe working environments

For many organisations, social value is now a key requirement when selecting contractors.

Supporting Local Communities

With branches across the UK, Shield is uniquely positioned to:

• Employ local labour
• Work with regional suppliers
• Support local economies

By combining national capability with a local approach, Shield continues to deliver value for both clients and communities.

Creating Employment Opportunities

Supporting local economies starts with creating opportunities for people. Shield prioritises working within the communities they serve, helping to:

• Provide jobs for local skilled workers
• Support apprenticeships and training
• Strengthen regional supply chains

This approach ensures investment stays within the local area while building long-term relationships.

Promoting Sustainability

Sustainability is a key part of delivering long-term social value. Shield supports more efficient and environmentally responsible buildings through:

• Energy-efficient system upgrades
• Improved building performance
• Reduced environmental impact over time

Services such insulation solutions and mechanical and electrical services play a key role in improving energy efficiency and supporting sustainable outcomes.

Ensuring Safe Working Environments

Safety and compliance are critical, particularly in high-risk environments. Shield ensures that all work is carried out to the highest standards, helping to:

• Protect workers, occupants and the public
• Maintain full regulatory compliance
• Reduce risk across all project stages

Specialist services like asbestos removal and fire & security systems are essential in creating safe, compliant spaces.