SEGRO has launched community investment plans for seven of its key UK markets.
The plans, which cover all SEGRO’s major operational areas in the UK, including Slough, Greater London, Northampton, Coventry and the East Midlands, aim to help young and disadvantaged people into sustainable employment, support the growth of local economies and deliver projects that enhance biodiversity and the local environment.
By the end of 2025 SEGRO hopes to have: engaged 20,000 students through schools programmes; provided training or employment for 1,500 people who are unemployed, vulnerable or who have additional needs; and delivered 60 projects to enhance local environments and biodiversity.
Chief executive David Sleath said: “A huge amount of work has gone into creating these community investment plans, from finding the right local delivery partners and harnessing the collective drive of colleagues to identifying projects and initiatives that will deliver real, long-term benefits for those in and around the communities in which we operate. Critically, we have not just created the plans, we have already started delivering initiatives within them, working with our customers, suppliers and charity partners to benefit thousands of people this year alone.”
He added: “Investing in local communities is nothing new for SEGRO, but at a time of economic uncertainty and with many people concerned about the future, it feels even more important that we are able to step up and help support those who face some of the biggest challenges.”
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