Working in partnership with key construction industry bodies to deliver excellence
At Robertson, we recognise that our supply chain is essential to our business success.
We are actively engaged in developing long-term sustainable relationships with our supply chain. Our vision is to develop the capability of our supply chain, which in turn will drive the transformation of the Robertson Group.
To support us further, and to ensure we achieve our objective of delivering supply chain excellence, we have aligned ourselves with key construction industry bodies, which will become adopted as the minimal acceptable standard for any of our Preferred Supply Chain members going forward.
Partnerships with industry bodies
Supply Chain Sustainability School
We are partners and gold level members of the Supply Chain Sustainability School. All supply chain members can register for free and undertake sustainability self-assessments and create action plans, use benchmarking tools and have access to thousands of online resources.
Partner requirement: Active Member
Robertson Group - Supply Chain Sustainability School
The Considerate Constructors Scheme
The Considerate Constructors Scheme is an independently managed, not-for-profit organisation that works side-by-side with the construction industry and the public to raise standards and build trust in construction. Robertson is a partner of the CCS and adheres to a strict Code of Conduct which supports the image of construction including appearance, community, safety, workforce, and environment.
Partner requirement: Active Member
The Considerate Constructors Scheme
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS)
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is the sole national accreditation body recognised by the British government to assess the competence of organisations that provide certification, testing, inspection, and calibration services. It evaluates these conformity assessment bodies and then accredits them where they are found to meet relevant internationally specified standards.
Partner requirement: Accredited
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS)
Safety Schemes In Procurement (SSIP)
SSIP’s mission is to reduce occupational health and safety assessment duplication.
There are currently more than 81,975 suppliers registered with an SSIP Member Scheme and this information is readily accessible via the SSIP Portal. The SSIP Portal is free to access and provides an easy way of finding out if a supplier holds valid certification with an SSIP member scheme and confirms compliance with the SSIP Core Criteria.
Partner requirement: Accredited
Safety Schemes In Procurement (SSIP)
Investors in Young People
Robertson partners with IIYP, a social enterprise that recognises the important work that businesses carry out in assisting young people in gaining employability skills and helping them transition from education into the world of work.
We are proud holders of the highest Investors in Young People (IIYP) accolade, receiving Platinum accreditation in recognition of our commitment to being an employer of choice for young people (16-28 years).
Being recognised as an Investment in Young People company shows your commitment in supporting the development of a young person's employability skills and their understanding of work and support for their future careers and employment.
The Investors in Young People mark can only be used by companies that have been successful in meeting the required standard.
Partner requirement: Accredited
Constructionline
Constructionline endeavours to help their members simplify procurement tasks, reduce risk, keep pace with legislation, and achieve much more.
They have been working with construction buyers and suppliers for 20 years, opening up opportunities for members to access a wide range of procurement contracts and projects, and for buyers to access a validated pool of high quality suppliers.
Partner requirement: Verified at gold member status.
Social Enterprise UK – Social Enterprise Scotland – Buy Social
Robertson works very closely with Social Enterprise UK who, in partnership with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, delivers the ‘Buy Social Corporate Challenge’. The Buy Corporate Social Challenge encourages procurement spend with social enterprises, and businesses with a social or environmental mission.
As one of the 27 high-profile signatories that support the Buy Social Corporate Challenge, Robertson has contributed over £3.5m spend through 30 social enterprise suppliers since April 2017. In 2021, Robertson went one step further in committing, alongside four other partners, to spend £1m with social enterprise suppliers in Scotland by 2022, after being announced as a partner of the Social Enterprise Scotland Buy Social Corporate Challenge.
Robertson is committed to being socially, economically and environmentally responsible. Our activity with Social Enterprise across the UK through the Buy Social Challenge further builds upon the progress we have made to date and demonstrates our commitment to tackling major social and environmental challenges facing the communities we work in.
Partner requirement: Accredited
The Prince’s Responsible Business Network
Business in the Community is the UK’s largest and most influential responsible business network dedicated to building a fairer and greener world together, supported by His Majesty The King. They inspire, engage and challenge purposeful leaders to take practical action to mobilise their collective strength as a force for good in society.
Partner requirement: Accredited
The Prince’s Responsible Business Network
Zero Waste Scotland
Zero Waste Scotland provides leadership and practical support to encourage the growth of the circular economy in Scotland. They offer a range of funding for businesses, community groups and others, who are working together to tackle the climate emergency.
Partner requirement: Accredited
One Carbon World
One Carbon World is a carbon neutral not-for-profit organisation and a global resource partner of the Climate Neutral Now initiative. They offer advice and support on measuring and reducing greenhouse gas emissions around the world.
Partner requirement: Accredited
Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority
The Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority works in partnership to protect vulnerable and exploited workers.
Partner requirement: Accredited
Join our supply chain
If your company can meet our standards and have a desire to support Robertson on delivering our long-term goals, then please complete the application which will be reviewed by our Supply Chain Team.
