From the 1st of October 2025, social value is mandatory in UK procurement under PPN 002. Add in the EU’s new rules: the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and the direction of travel is clear: every business in a value chain (no matter how big or small)…
From October 1st, every public sector contract in the UK will have to take account of social value in the award process. That’s thanks to the updated Social Value Model under Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 002. Sounds niche? It’s not. If you supply to the public sector (whether you’re a multinational or a small business)…
Social impact is a powerful strategic driver for success. When companies embed social impact into their core operations, they experience a range of benefits that go well beyond good publicity. In this article, we’ll show you how social impact can become a powerful catalyst for growth and long-term success for your business. Building brand loyalty…