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WHAT OUR CHAMBER MEMBERS SAID ON THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL VALUE
Matt Breakwell, business development director at Kimpton, said:
“For us, social value is all about identifying creative ways to deliver added benefits for local communities, and making that intrinsic to how we deliver our work.
“The most innovative organisations we work with have a clear purpose and values. They work out why they are there, what is their purpose and how suppliers such as ourselves can support them in their ambitions.
“We are delighted to be recognised for the social value impact of our work and to be shortlisted alongside so many businesses who are making a positive difference in their communities and share our belief that doing the right thing is the best way to do business.”
Graham Bond, partner and co-head of life sciences at leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK, comments:
“What we are finding is that businesses are at different stages of ESG maturity, but it is clear that having a defined ESG strategy is now high on the agenda. ESG is a complex and evolving concept, with a number of existing regulatory and reporting requirements.
“Stakeholder expectations are also a priority. Stakeholders, ranging from prospective and existing employees, to investors and customers, now demand more. This isn’t just in terms of how they do business, but also with how transparent they are in their reporting.
“Prospective employees are asking about a company’s policies in relation to ESG. How a company interacts with its community, for example opportunities for volunteering or being involved with a charity are important factors when deciding whether to accept a role.
“ESG is changing what it means for a business to be successful, and it’s key that employers embed it into their culture, decision-making, and communications to remain competitive, attract talent, and build long-term trust with stakeholders.”
K2 Architects:
“At K2 Architects, being shortlisted for the Liverpool Chamber’s Social Value Award is both an honour and a reflection of our core purpose: architecture that improves lives. As a B Corp certified practice, we see social value not as an add-on, but as the foundation of how we design, collaborate, and deliver projects. Innovation in ESG means aligning creativity with responsibility, whether through heritage, regeneration, sustainable construction, or inclusive community partnerships. For us, social value is about leaving places stronger, fairer, and more connected than we found them. Together with our clients, we aim to inspire positive change across the Liverpool City Region.”
Frank Rogers:
“We’re incredibly proud to be named a finalist for the Social Value Award— it’s a testament to the belief that business can and should be a force for good. At Frank Rogers, social value isn’t a side project—it’s built into how we deliver, from supporting grassroots charities through our Foundation to embedding local employment, skills and sustainability into every project. ESG innovation for us means measuring what matters: people, place and purpose. Being recognised by the Innovation in Business Awards reinforces our commitment to delivering meaningful impact across the Liverpool City Region and beyond.”
Bluecoat :
“We at the Bluecoat are extremely proud and excited to be recognised as a finalist for a Well Connected Innovation in Business Social Value Award. As the UK’s first and oldest contemporary arts centre, the Bluecoat has always been at the forefront of innovation; we continue a history of radical thought and creative reinvention, demonstrated through how we have adapted our core business model to keep up with modern audiences, cultures and technologies. Significantly, we reinvest all our income into our seasonal exhibition programmes, developing diverse artists, and in delivering targeted arts activities for communities facing barriers to accessing art. We bring art into lifeThe Bluecoat is a space for artists and for everyone.”
