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Sustainability

Building Incredible
Futures Responsibly

Blenheim Schools is proudly part of Outcomes First Group. Their sustainability is about creating long-term positive impact for the learners we support, the colleagues who deliver our services, the communities we serve and the environment we share.

Introduction

As a leading education provider supporting more than 11,500 students and young people across over 100 schools, we recognise our responsibility to create positive outcomes today whilst helping build a more sustainable future for generations to come.

Our approach combines educational excellence, environmental responsibility and strong governance to ensure we continue delivering meaningful impact as we grow.

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Our Commitments & Accreditations

Participant in the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, aligning our approach with internationally recognised principles on human rights, labour, environment, anti-corruption, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Recognising our commitment to creating a positive and supportive workplace culture.

Certified Great Place to Work for six consecutive years and recognised among the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development, Wellbeing and Women.

Supporting environmental management and sustainability improvement across our schools.

Creating Positive Outcomes Every Day

Education is our greatest contribution to society.

Every day, our schools and services support young people to achieve positive outcomes, develop independence and build the confidence and skills needed to thrive.

11,500+

Children and young people supported

100+

Schools across the Group

97%

of schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted

99%

of pupils moving into education, employment or training

27%

Automotive fleet electrified

7

Solar installations delivered across the estate

Sustainability Built Around Our Purpose

Our sustainability approach is designed to support our vision of building incredible futures.

Building Incredible Futures

People

Creating positive outcomes for learners, colleagues and communities.

  • Wellbeing
  • Diversity, equity & inclusion
  • Learning & Development Programmes

Planet

Creating positive outcomes for the world around us.

  • Renewable energy
  • Fleet electrification
  • Environmental management
  • Sustainable procurement

Delivering Measurable Climate Action

Our climate strategy focuses on reducing emissions through investment-led initiatives that improve operational performance and support long-term resilience.

Fleet Electrification

We continue to transition our vehicle fleet towards electric vehicles through planned replacement programmes.

171

electric vehicles deployed

27%

of fleet electrified

Renewable Energy

We are expanding solar generation across our estate to reduce grid consumption and support emissions reduction.

7

solar installations completed

Estate Decarbonisation

We are investing in energy efficiency improvements and heating system upgrades across priority locations.

Focus Areas:

  • Heating replacement programmes
  • Energy efficiency measures
  • Building performance improvements

Sustainable Procurement

We are embedding sustainability into procurement processes and supplier engagement activities to support responsible supply chains.

Focus Areas:

  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Sustainable procurement requirements
  • ESG due diligence & Modern Slavery Assessments
  • Supplier engagement

Contributing to Global Priorities

We support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and focus our efforts where we can create the greatest impact.

Delivering high-quality education and positive learner outcomes.

Supporting colleague wellbeing, development and fair employment practices.

Creating opportunities for learners with diverse educational needs.

Reducing operational emissions and investing in decarbonisation initiatives.

looking ahead

As Outcomes First Group continues to grow, our focus remains on delivering measurable sustainability outcomes across the Group.

Our priorities include:

Delivering high-quality education and positive learner outcomes.

Increasing renewable energy generation

Continuing fleet electrification

Delivering estate decarbonisation projects

Improving operational visibility and emissions tracking

Supporting responsible growth

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“As a teacher, the focus on the individual learner makes for a highly rewarding experience. You really get to know the students, and the student really get to know you. It’s a unique dynamic.”
Teacher, Blenheim Schools