August 2023
This month we take a deeper dive into the world of ISO standards, what are they and why do they matter? Leading on directly from that is the great news that we maintained our Gold Ecovadis Sustainability Rating, we take a closer look at just what that represents - for us, our clients and our world. In other news, our Stepping Stones programme, bringing on the next generation of leaders at Granby, is in full swing with the second session. We hope you find something interesting or of interest here. And if you have any feedback at all, we'd love to hear it. And August's picture is of the Ribble Valley here in Lancashire.
ISO standards What are they and what is their value?
ISO standards are crucial for our business at Granby as they provide a robust framework for ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety in our operations. Recognised globally, these standards help showcase our commitment to meeting the highest industry standards.
Granby are NOW accredited with ISO standards 9001, 13485, 14001, 22301, and 27001.
Stepping Stones Ready, Mindset, Go!
The creation of a long-term succession plan is a key part of Granby’s strategy as a leading employee-owned business. As such, we are working through a tailored Stepping Stones programme to identify and support the next generation of leaders across all functions. This month saw Lisa, Niamh, Dillon and Kayleigh dive deep into the fascinating topic of positive mindsets.
Granby Get Gold from Ecovadis
Granby is proud to be accredited with a Gold Sustainability Rating by EcoVadis, the leading sustainability rating platform. EcoVadis help us manage ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) risk and compliance. We set key objectives for reducing waste and encouraging the development of good environmental practices by all our employees. This rating places us in the top 5% of companies assessed.
Lancashire Business View Hot 100 Event
Each year, Lancashire Business View celebrates the county’s most profitable SMEs. Granby, a Hot 100 company, was represented by Kelsey Hall at a July panel event. Kelsey shared Granby’s commitment to industry involvement, prioritising people over profit, and recent successes in competition with much larger businesses. Kelsey emphasised Granby’s focus on employee well-being and customer satisfaction, as well as our Stepping Stones program for talent retention and succession planning.
A Student's View Will's week at Granby
In today’s competitive job market, work experience has become essential for students. At Granby, we understand the importance of offering work experience opportunities to students in our community.
Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting Will Walker, a local student for a week-long immersion into our world. His review of the week makes for a fascinating read for us all.
Jo Kimber Business Woman of the Year EVA Award 2023
Jo Kimber, our MD, has been nominated for Business Woman of the Year at the 2023 EVA Awards and the PUBLIC VOTE is now OPEN.
The Enterprise Vision Awards celebrate the successes and achievements of outstanding female entrepreneurs in the North West. The EVAS are the UK’s largest business awards dedicated solely to women.
Voting closes Friday 11 August. If you feel able to support Jo, a huge thank you for your support!