Good Health & Wellbeing is identified as one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It encompasses mental, physical, emotional and social wellbeing and is strongly linked to happiness and satisfaction. In the workplace this relates not only to employees but those directly impacted by the work carried out.
The concrete sector is a key part of a combined mineral products industry, which contributes around £22bn to the UK’s GDP and directly employs 80,000 people, supporting a further 3.2m jobs. The UK Concrete social outcome framework is aligned with the MPA Charter which includes measures to help members deliver better Health & Wellbeing outcomes for employees, partners and communities, with a focus on disadvantaged groups.
Health & Wellbeing outcomes in the MPA charter include:
- Prioritising Health & Safety, by committing to ‘Vision Zero’ and the principle of ensuring everyone goes home safe and well every day.
- A built environment which supports the Health & Wellbeing of internal and external stakeholders.
- Supporting individuals and groups to deliver positive social outcomes which are meaningful and inclusive.
- Empowering employees to take part in volunteering opportunities for the benefit of their Health & Wellbeing.
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Health and Wellbeing Position Paper
Health & Wellbeing is part of the UK concrete industry’s commitment for providing positive social outcomes.
This postion paper looks at how the sector is supporting the Health Wellbeing of employees, partners and communities while helping to create a healthy built environment
Published: 2025
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