QTS Group Earns Silver Social Value Quality Mark for Community Impact

National rail contractor QTS Group has made history by becoming the first dedicated rail business to attain the prestigious Silver Award for Social Value, awarded by the Social Value Quality Mark CIC. This accolade underscores QTS Group's unwavering commitment to creating meaningful social impact across its operations, benefiting employees, supply chains, customers, and communities.

_{Demonstrating a Commitment to Social Value}

Achieving the Silver Award required QTS Group to showcase robust evidence of its dedication to social value. This includes demonstrating how the company integrates social responsibility into its core operations and actively contributes to the well-being of the communities it serves.

One of the standout aspects of QTS Group’s approach is its proactive community volunteering efforts. Since the beginning of 2023, QTS employees have logged over 1,400 volunteering hours, supporting local charities such as KIND and Whiteleys Retreat. These initiatives highlight the company’s dedication to making a positive difference beyond its primary business activities.

_{The Role of the Social Value Committee}

Central to QTS Group's success in achieving the Silver Award is its Social Value Committee, established in 2023. This committee is comprised of 11 members from various departments, including procurement, training, and HR, ensuring a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The committee’s primary focus is to weave social value into the fabric of the company’s operations, ensuring that all initiatives are aligned with the overarching goal of generating positive social impact.

To further enhance its social value efforts, QTS Group has appointed social value champions within different offices. These champions play a crucial role in spreading awareness about the importance of social value and ensuring that the company’s initiatives reach their maximum potential. By having dedicated individuals in various locations, QTS can maintain a consistent and impactful approach to social value across all its operations.

_{Recognising Community Impact}

The Silver Award from the Social Value Quality Mark CIC is a testament to QTS Group's comprehensive approach to social responsibility. The award recognises the company's efforts to engage with and support the communities it operates in, fostering a culture of volunteering and community service among its employees.

As QTS Group continues to build on this achievement, the company remains committed to its social value mission. The recognition serves as both an honor and a motivator for QTS to further integrate social value into its business practices and continue making a positive impact on society.