ConSpare, the UK’s leading supplier of concrete batching plant equipment and spare parts, has released a new industry white paper addressing the connection between batch plant performance and employee wellbeing.
This publication explores how concrete production operators can enhance staff wellbeing by improving batch plant operations.
The white paper, titled “The right mix: Addressing the ‘S’ of ESG for concrete batch plants – putting people at the centre of investment decision-making,” utilises qualitative data from plant supervisors and managers. It emphasises the importance of eliminating hazards and reducing repetitive, unpleasant, and unproductive tasks, highlighting the broader benefits these improvements bring to the industry.
Insights from Industry Leaders
With insights from sustainability expert Dr. Miles Watkins and ConSpare’s CEO James Bullock, the report details how a people-first approach can positively impact both the physical and mental health of workers. This includes enhancing work-life balance, job satisfaction, and overall happiness.
James Bullock stated, “The concrete industry has made significant progress in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. However, while addressing sustainability challenges such as carbon reduction, it’s crucial to focus on the people at the heart of the concrete plants. Understanding the positive impact that batch plant performance can have on motivation, productivity, and loyalty is vital for any concrete business.”
Practical Steps for Improvement
Bullock continued, “Our white paper outlines steps the industry can take to improve daily life for site staff. Simple measures can have a significant impact. We’ve heard from plant supervisors and managers about the toll that long hours, challenging conditions, and repetitive tasks can take on their wellbeing. It’s our responsibility as an industry to address these issues collectively.”
Dr. Miles Watkins added, “In business, people are as fundamental to sustainability as the environment and economics. Through best practice, the concrete industry can place its teams at the centre of decision-making, ensuring their professional lives are enriching. ConSpare is making real progress in supporting its customers and the broader industry, and we hope this report will encourage investment decisions that enhance safety, wellbeing, and happiness for workers.”
Building on Previous Sustainability Efforts
ConSpare’s latest white paper follows its first sustainability report released last year, titled “Why Sustainability is a Concrete Matter: Reducing Carbon and Cost from Concrete Batching Plant Operations.” This ongoing commitment underscores the company’s dedication to improving industry standards.
For more information and to download “The right mix: Addressing the ‘S’ of ESG for concrete batch plants – putting people at the centre of investment decision-making,” visit ConSpare’s website.
