A Question Of Risk Episode 6

A Question Of Risk

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Episode Six: Social Sustainability for Developers

In our latest podcast episode, we speak to Steve Eccles, Director at Socius Development, a development company focused on the “S” of ESG

Steve discusses:

How putting social value at the centre of your strategy can help contribute to the success of your business
The role that developers and contractors can play in improving people’s lives and making a positive impact
How social value is becoming much more than just a tick box exercise as investors are seeing the value of, and requiring evidence of, social value
Practical frameworks and metrics surrounding social value contribution measurement and tips to shift from generic to bespoke social value statements

Your Host

David Turner
VP Content and Communications Strategy at Veriforce

David is an experienced marketing leader in the B2B software and compliance sector. He has extensive experience of international B2B marketing, business development and partner management in the business software sector, including start-up, mid-sized and multinational companies.

Episode Guest

Steve Eccles
Director at Socius Development

Steve has spent the past two decades overseeing numerous high-profile projects throughout London and the South-East, including estate regeneration and expansive mixed-use town centre redevelopments.

He managed the £110 million Edward Street Quarter Development in Brighton and is currently leading a £190 million project in Milton Keynes. Both ventures are set to deliver more than 400,000 sq ft of workspace and over 400 new homes, further illustrating his expertise in fostering impactful urban growth.