The Walsall Sustainability Standard
The Walsall Sustainability Standard

Client: Walsall MBC
Project: FSquared is working with Walsall MBC, Walsall Regeneration Company, Walsall College and other local stakeholders to deliver The Walsall Sustainability Standard. Aim: To articulate key themes of social, economic and environmental sustainability and define the local aspirations that developers and contractors will need to respond to.
Location: Walsall
Value: £700 million
Status: Live
Outcomes
Use: In development agreements, planning approvals (through section 106), construction contracts and Land sales Focus: Articulating the sustainability themes which are key to Walsall MBC and local stakeholders as this will drive out higher quality responses from the private sector. Capturing commitments contractually and monitoring delivery through a small sustainability KPI’s: Trainees, Equality and diversity, Local economic advantage, Carbon emissions. Outcome: To drive out the maximum social and economic impact from over £700 million of new development. Common Approach = Golden Opportunity Articulating common themes enhances focus and impact of responses Local stakeholders aligned to support agenda Save duplication of effort and money Ideas, learning and experience shared Collaboration enhanced