Social value first, sustainable business
At We Build Too ESG strategy isn’t an add-on; it’s how we work. Every decision we make is guided by our values and the impact we want to create.
We align with the UK Social Value Act and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
We support employers, educators, and partners to achieve their social value and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals.
We also create real opportunities for women and underrepresented groups in trades.
Our Purpose
Empower women and underrepresented people in construction to improve the industry for everyone.
Our Values
Equity and Inclusion: challenging bias and opening doors for women in trades.
Community First: building with tradeswomen, not just for them.
Economic Empowerment: supporting women in growing strong, sustainable careers.
Safe Digital Ecosystems: verified users, trusted spaces, and clear policies.
Low Impact: digital delivery and local hiring to reduce our footprint.
SDG Alignment
Our work supports:
SDG 4 Quality Education
SDG 5 Gender Equality
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
What We Commit
We put our People, Profit, Product, Passion, and Partners to work for positive change.
People - tradeswomen, students, and industry collaborators co-design every step.
Profit - reinvested into training, services, and peer-led growth.
Product - digital tools for learning, mentorship, and business support.
Passion - advocacy, events, and storytelling that challenge norms.
Partners - colleges, employers, and grassroots organisations building change together.
Our Activities
Environment
Digital platform with a low carbon footprint.
Promote local hiring and explore green skills training.
Social
Safe, verified online community.
Skills, mentoring, and business training.
Champion women’s visibility and leadership.
Governance
Co-designed with users, not for them.
Clear, transparent policies for inclusion and safety.
Working toward B Corp certification to meet the highest social and environmental standards.
How We Measure Impact
Environment: Low-impact hosting, local hiring, and sustainability modules
Social: Number of women engaged, mentoring sessions, skill gains, and career outcomes
Governance: Inclusive policies, co-created features, and diverse advisory representation
Why It Matters for You
Whether you’re an employer, educator, tradeswoman, or supporter:
You can meet social value and ESG goals through genuine inclusion and skills growth.
You can access or develop diverse talent that keeps the industry moving.
You can help shape a fairer, stronger future for everyone in construction.
Our ESG strategy isn’t just a promise; it’s built into everything we do.
