What is Social Value is a frequently asked question, with varied answers. Therefore, we at whatimpact wish to present a clear answer aligned with Social Value UK’s principles. Social Value encompasses a broad range of factors, reflecting an organisation’s commitment to making a positive impact on society. It includes environmental factors, as well as achieving
Constellia partners with whatimpact.com to Transform Effectiveness and Ease of Delivering Social Value in Procurement whatimpact.com and Constellia, a UK-leading Procurement Managed Service Provider, have today, 26th October, announced their new partnership. This partnership aims to maximise opportunities for suppliers to deliver tangible social value to public sector and utility clients. With sustainability at
Social value as an umbrella concept for social, environmental, and economic value is currently one of the biggest forces changing the private sector. The fast-escalating climate crisis and wide range of poverty and inequality-related challenges are touching us all on a global level. In the quest to tackle these challenges, the public sector has put
Volunteering with beneficiary organisations such as charities and social enterprises makes a real impact in our society. It is estimated that 11 million UK employees are offered an opportunity to volunteer during work hours. Tapping into this resource can really make a difference! But how do you make the most out of your volunteering schemes?
World Environment Day approaches. As always, it is celebrated on June 5th. whatimpact wants to mark the occasion and help raise awareness on this year’s theme: ecosystem restoration. World Environment Day also kicks off the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. Reviving different ecosystems, such as forests, farmlands or peatlands, is a huge project, because ecosystems
The government’s new Procurement Policy – what’s changed for companies? In 2021, the requirement for all companies involved in procurement is that they work in accordance with the Procurement Policy Note 06/20 (PPN). The new PPN requires companies of all sizes bidding for public contracts to plan and demonstrate how their operations deliver social value