Independent Builders Merchant’s Group (IBMG) is the largest building materials distributor in the South of England, formed through more than 20 acquisitions made since the start of 2018. While IBMG has retained many of the strong local brands across its business, it operates as one integrated company led by a single management team.
IBMG is committed to each of our employees, to the communities where our people work and live, and to the environment we all share.
Along with our commitment to operate responsibly, our Social Value policy and plan plays a huge part in our goal to become the best local merchant to work for and do business with, delivering the best returns for those involved. We will do this by integrating our business values and operations to meet the needs and expectations of interested parties including but not limited to clients, employees, contractors, suppliers, community and the environment.
The policies and procedures endorsed and employed by the Organisation including social, environmental and sustainability, health and safety, employment and ethical, will be communicated to all staff and will be reviewed at Management Review meetings to ensure compliance to relevant legislation and to maintain, review and refine procedures accordingly.
We will assist our customers to maximise social, economic and environmental wellbeing of local communities in accordance with The Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012.
This policy is supported by our sustainability strategy and delivered through collaboration with our supply chain.
IBMG is committed to but not limited to the following:
Local Business & Economy
- Partnering with charities and community organisations (both nationally and at a local level) to support employment opportunities and environmental regeneration to meet local needs and on key themes to deliver additional community benefits.
- Ensuring materials spend remains within the local economy where possible
- Providing work opportunities for social enterprises and minority owned businesses.
- Supporting small, medium, micro-sized businesses, social enterprises to improve capability and grow sustainably.
Employment and Skills:
- Upskilling our employees with new skills for the future.
- Creating employment opportunities within the communities that we work.
- Removing barriers to employment in the construction industry for disadvantaged groups.
- Offering employment opportunities to those who serve or have served in our armed forces.
- We will adhere to all elements stated in our Modern-Day Slavery Act 2015 Policy Statement
Community Engagement:
- Carrying out volunteering activities that deliver benefits to local communities.
- Working with local charities on key themes to deliver additional benefits to the communities in which we work
- Working with education and training providers, industry bodies and charities to offer work experience opportunities
- Supporting our people to live healthier lives.
Environment:
- Maintaining a carbon reduction initiative and flight path to Net Zero
- Using resources efficiently to reduce waste and maximise value.
- Continue to work towards obtaining ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System accreditation.
- Applying effective mitigation control measures to reduce air pollution, noise, vibration and nuisance within local communities to minimise impact on health.
- Promoting sustainable and ethical procurement in our supply chain in accordance with international standards and certifications.
Governance, Measurement & Reporting
- Maintaining clear accountability for delivering this policy
- Monitoring and reporting our social value impact as requested.
- Continuously improving our standards, efficiency and effectiveness
We will communicate this policy to our employees, supply chain partners and relevant interested parties and review it on an annual basis.
This policy applies to all employees and other personnel engaged in IBMG operations.
Martin Stables
Chief Executive Officer
