In addition to partnering with our clients to create sustainable workspaces, we consider the environmental impact of the work that we do. Charity, community and working towards a better future is everyone’s responsibility.
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We’re all about making a difference and have set ourselves ambitious goals, but we can’t do it alone.
From exceeding our 2024 achievement of raising over £40,000 for charitable initiatives, through to making sustainable choices on site, and our commitment to reducing co2 emissions, we’re working with our clients, partners and suppliers to make a positive impact within our community and on the wider environment around us.
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Community
We are committed to supporting our local communities. From building bird boxes to dedicated fundraising events, our team is incredible at coming together.
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Environmental
We are committed to minimising our environmental impact. We prioritise sustainable design, leverage recycle and reuse initiatives and invest in training programmes for our staff.
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Governance
Our ISO certifications, policies and stringent procedures reflect our commitment to the quality, safety and efficiency of our services.
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Safety
At COEL, we are very proud of our excellent health and safety record, made possible by our collaborative approach and rigorous staff training.
Giving back at COEL is part of everyone’s day. From the small things, like offering volunteer days for all our staff to take time to give back, to our company-wide commitment to having a positive impact on our community and our chosen charities.
We enjoy spending time raising money for worthy causes, with our nominated charity being The Phoenix Trust. Each year we co-host a charity cricket game against a local property company and we’re proud to say that in 2024 we raised over £27,000 which we split between LandAid and The Phoenix Trust. This year we’re on target to raise over 50k in charitable donations.
We are proud to provide support to local teams and initiatives including: Cambridge Rugby Club and Cambridge United, Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards and Inspirational Young Stars Awards, as well as supporting a number of local teams and sporting events.
We encourage our staff to inspire change through raising money for what they believe in. We support initiatives like MacMillan Coffee Mornings and #BrewMonday with donations going to The Samaritans and this year, we raised over £1,000 for the NHS for tea and coffee supplies for staff at Addenbrookes.
At COEL, we are committed to minimising our environmental impact through a multifaceted approach. As well as our own commitments, we prioritise sustainable design in our projects, ensuring that our buildings and spaces are energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.
Our recycling and reuse initiatives are integral to our operations, reducing waste and promoting the circular economy. As well as offering a furniture removal and recycling service, we are committed to working with our clients and partners to reduce co2 emissions and to future-proof the work that we deliver.
For clients looking to refurbish their workspaces we will advise on how they can meet sustainability standards such as bronze, silver and gold SKA Ratings. We also work with our clients to maintain BREEAM excellent standards, which may already have been achieved in the building process.
We invest in training programmes for our staff, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to implement green practices in their work. By continuously evaluating and reducing our environmental footprint, we strive to lead by example and contribute to a more sustainable future for our planet.
One of the joys of working at COEL is the relationships that we have been able to forge across our network. From our base in Cambridge, it always amazes us how friendly and interconnected the local community is. We feel privileged to be able to work with so many amazing businesses across our region to improve the lives of so many, through our charity and community initiatives.
Wherever possible we support local suppliers and our commercial team undertake rigorous checks to ensure that they share our values in terms of quality, safety and environmental impact.
We are proud to have been awarded ISO certifications for Environmental, Quality and Health & Safety Management, as well as holding a safe contractor certification.
Awarded by an independent body, these certifications reflect the quality, safety, and efficiency of our services and processes and help to reassure our customers that they’re doing business with a reputable and responsible company.
COEL vs Carter Jonas event bowls over the crowd Thursday 6th June 2024 saw our annual COEL vs Carter Jonas Charity Cricket Match take place at Fenner’s Cambridge University’s cricket ground. This much-anticipated event saw crowds of over 850 people join us, to enjoy an afternoon of sporting entertainment, Cricket legends and of course socialising. […]
COEL has pledged to support FutureIN Property and Construction Apprentices with the tools and tool bags they need to support them with their work on Construction sites across Cambridgeshire. Gifting eight tool kits a year, COEL wanted to pledge support to FutureIN who work with young people who may already be or be at risk […]
Will you be this year’s ‘Employer of the Year’? COEL is delighted to be sponsoring this year’s Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards. We will once again be championing the ‘Employer of the Year’ category, which celebrates businesses’ commitment to their teams, to corporate social responsibility and to the green agenda. The 2025 Science and […]
This summer we saw the opening of Cambridge Science Centre’s new home at the Trinity Centre on Cambridge Science Park. This children’s science and discovery centre engages young learners in local communities aiming to widen participation and increase diversity in STEM. Moving into what was formerly known as the Trinity Centre conference suite, the space […]
For the third year running COEL and Birketts once again hosted a celebration of International Women’s Day. Held on Friday 7th March at Birketts Cambridge Office, this year’s event took a different format as they steered away from the previous panel discussions which have been focused on topics such as ‘Women and Risk Taking’ or […]
October saw members from the COEL team, alongside the Cambridge team of global project consultants TSA Riley, host a Halloween themed fundraising event with a ghost tour of Cambridge followed by a drinks reception at the recently completed River Wing at Clare College. In partnership, our companies teamed together to raise funds for Camtrust, a […]
Our impact and culture teams work tirelessly to uphold these standards. Reach out to them if you want to hear more about how we’re working together to inspire change.
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THOUSAND kgs diverted from landfill
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THOUSAND kg/CO2e of energy saved
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kg of packaging recycled
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