30 - July - 2010

Causeway Steps up its Social Responsibility Programme

Causeway, the construction software people, is undertaking a number of activities that emphasise the serious approach it takes to corporate social responsibility (CSR). These examples are manifestations of the organisation’s attitude to its impact on the environment and wider community.

Causeway has agreed to sponsor several sporting and cultural teams and individuals which include Olympic hopeful, Nicci Meadows of Henley, the WASPS Academy & Apprenticeship, Chesham Athletic Youth Football Club and Yorke Dance Project, a contemporary dance company that supports the development of youth dance leaders across London and the south west.

Causeways’ total spend on charitable activities this year will be 5% of the company’s profit and, so far, Causeway has raised £140,000 for the Dallaglio Foundation via the cycle slam in Spring this year.

“We recognise the responsibility we have as a business,” explains Martyn Lambert, Business Development Director, “It is about having an awareness of the wider world in which the business exists and not simply operating in a silo, with a blinkered view of our position in the community. Each of these initiatives provides training and development for young people, helping them to progress in their careers and further influence their own communities through their progressive attitudes.”

Causeway is also working with the Carbon Trust to reduce its CO2 emissions.  The first phase of this was to baseline existing emissions within the group and their footprint. Causeway is now developing their carbon reduction plan to identify cost effective and workable activities that will help cut their carbon emissions. 

Martyn continues “As part of our service to our customers we inevitably create an environmental footprint; however it cannot be overlooked that the construction industry has already taken on the challenge to significantly reduce its emissions. Therefore Causeway will strive to lead this challenge. Our aim is to be seen as the most viable and environmentally responsible software partner for clients, main contractors, sub contractors and engineers in the construction industry.”

Employing over 200 people and with offices in the UK, Ireland, the Middle East and India, Causeway specialises in providing software solutions to the construction and engineering industry. Causeway’s approach enables its customers to achieve process efficiency and financial control through the entire construction process. No one else has such a complete vision of how IT can support construction best practice, helping our customers realise increased value and profitability.  

For further information on Causeway’s products and service approach visit www.causeway.com.

Editor’s notes

The Yorke Dance Project

The Yorke Dance Project, which is based in Cornwall, has created a number of works for the stage.  The company aims to foster and support a strong and vibrant dance culture in Cornwall and London, in addition to creating critically acclaimed and popular productions for touring. Part of this programming vision is to re-introduce UK audiences to the work of Bella Lewitzky which has not been seen in the UK for decades.  For further information on the Yorke Dance Project, visit www.yorkedanceproject.co.uk.

The London Wasps England Rugby Academy

The London Wasps England Rugby Academy is one of 14 similar academies based around the country. The role of the Academy is to identify and develop talented young athletes from the age of 13 to 21.  The objective of the Academy is to maximise the potential of identified elite rugby players and to enhance their personal, education and vocational development opportunities.  For further information on the academy, visit www.wasps.co.uk/aboutacademy.ink.  

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