In its first year, the Supply Chain Sustainability School has gained 2,400 registered members, exceeding the original target of 800.

The Supply Chain Sustainability School is a virtual learning environment that aims to help construction suppliers and subcontractors develop their sustainability knowledge and competence.

Members come from more than 1,300 companies that have demonstrated a commitment to improving their sustainability credentials by being part of the school.

Building on an impressive line up of partners, two more major contractors – Balfour Beatty and Wates – have just announced their decision to support the school. They join Skanska, Kier, Lend Lease, Morgan Sindall, Sir Robert McAlpine, Willmott Dixon and Aggregate Industries in creating a more sustainable, responsible industry.

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Peter Hansford, Chief Construction Adviser to UK Government, said: "With more than 2,400 members since launching just 12 months ago, the Supply Chain Sustainability School is an excellent example of the industry working together to tackle shared challenges.

"The environmental and social sustainability issues the industry faces can only be effectively dealt with by the value chain working as one; from client to contractor through to suppliers and subcontractors.

"With the active support of 10 major contractors and the UK Contractors Group, suppliers are presented with a common assessment and range of resources. This allows them to upskill to meet the demands of their clients and put themselves in a position to take advantage of emerging green markets."

Launched in June 2012, the Supply Chain Sustainability School is a virtual learning environment that aims to help construction suppliers and subcontractors develop their sustainability knowledge and competence.

(CD/JP)