Our Vision and Culture
Our Vision
- Delivering at scale is key across the business but won’t impact how we operate – our principles are at the core of what we do and how we do it.
- To provide every household a financially viable solution to decarbonise their home.
- To drive social change through area-based residential decarbonisation – regardless of tenure.
- To continue to tackle the five main crises of modern times – cost of living, energy security, climate, housing and health.
- To align with government policies and funding to decarbonise whole communities with private finance.
- Change the face of construction.
- Achieve vision through innovation.
Fastest 50 North West
Each year, the Ward Hadaway North West fastest 50 celebrates the regions rapidly growing businesses and highlights their key achievements. In 2024, we successfully featured in the top 20 for the first time, securing the 15th spot in the list.
At the heart of our mission is to decarbonise residential housing at scale by delivering high-quality retrofit works that address fuel poverty, improve health outcomes and enhance living conditions. As a company we work closely with government bodies, local authorities, registered social housing providers, private landlords and households to support their low and net-zero carbon ambitions. By doing so, we ensure that our projects contribute significantly to the broader goals of environmental sustainability and social wellbeing. We invest in the areas we work in.
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https://www.wardhadaway.com/insights/news/sustainability-is-key-to-success-for-north-west-business/ )
Our Core Values
Honesty, integrity, high individual standards, being idea orientated and willing to contribute, caring and taking responsibility – demonstrate to the people we work with that we are serious about nurturing talent and realising potential.
Our Values
Doing the right thing,
in the right way
High Quality Standards
Go above and beyond. Be exceptional and work to your highest standards in everything that you do.
Honesty and Integrity
Be honest with ourselves, our team and our values.
Caring
Taking the time to listen to concerns and offering assistance or encouragement demonstrates care and fosters a supportive work environment.
Teamwork
We communicate, we support, we share and we win together.
Leadership
Be courageously innovative.
What does this mean for the employee?
- Opportunity for you to progress your career
- No glass ceiling – we want you to achieve your aspirations
- Training and development plans
- Like-minded people working together
- Support via HR department
- Employee benefits scheme
Retention & Engagement
Onboarding process
Improve communication
Benefits package
Engagement survey
Career pathways
Diversity + Inclusion = Equality
Training
Workplace diversity
Monitoring
Review recruitment methods
Recruitment & Selection
Training for hiring managers
Strong employer brand
Advanced recruitment and selection practices
Leadership Development
Coaching and mentoring
Performance reviews
Succession planning and management training
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Education
Well-being policy
Supporting long-term sickness
Employer assistance programme
Our Owner and Chair - Derek Horrocks
Highly respected in the energy efficiency sector, Derek is our Founder and company Chair. His passion and commitment to raising standards in the industry is evident in the various positions he holds.
- Chair of the National Home Decarbonisation Group (NHDG)
- Chair of the National Insulation Association (NIA)
- Member of the Steering Groups for PAS 2030 and PAS 2035
- Non-executive director of the Solid Wall Insulation Guarantee Agency (SWIGA)
With over 30 years’ experience, Derek regularly represents the sector through engaging with UK Government and other key stakeholder organisations. He has helped to inform and influence government policy on matters such as industry standards, best practice, quality assurance and public funding streams. He was named in the Unlock Net Zero Climate Champion’s Power List 2023 and has been shortlisted for the 2024 Climate Champion of the Year award and is a 2024 Construction Leader of the Year Finalist.
