Month: January 2025

At Welfare Hire, our “Don’t compromise” ethos resonates with the government’s challenge of balancing infrastructure development with promoting nature. Our belief is that progress and sustainability can, and should, coexist without compromise. This ethos reflects the idea that while it’s essential to streamline planning processes and expedite critical infrastructure projects, it’s equally vital to ensure that environmental concerns are not side lined in the pursuit of growth.

To achieve both efficient development and nature recovery, Welfare Hire offers a range of smart eco assets and services designed to uphold the highest standards on project delivery without cutting corners on our sustainability responsibilities.

Take a look at our unique, patented smart ECOWC2 as one example of how our solutions can integrate into the current landscape of reform and help infrastructure clients and contractors deliver on ESG and commercial goals.

1. REDUCE Your CARBON HANDPRINT

On-site facilities require regular servicing with transport to and from the site. This might not seem like much, but these are the sort of easy-to-solve carbon emitting and water wastage practices which accumulate – and end up making a dent in your ESG score.

The average chemical toilet used on construction sites requires at least one weekly service, and doesn’t use recycled water. But this isn’t construction leaders’ only option.

The unique XL Smart Water  system built into our ECOWC2 towable toilet block and other welfare units boasts more than 6x more capacity. They typically take several months to fill, reducing the frequency of servicing trips and volume of site externalities – and therefore the carbon emissions your site is responsible for. 

Not only that: they also harvest rainwater to create a more sustainable system. Your site is not only responsible for less water usage but you can also report on the smart initiatives taken to make these incremental savings.

2. Improved Employee Experience

Imagine it’s your first day on a construction site: you go to wash your hands, and discover there’s no hot water. It’s a small factor, but over the course of a full work day – and a complete project – this starts to have a real impact on the general mood and morale on-site. 

Better facilities that run smoothly and provide plenty of room can therefore have a dramatic impact on employee experience. It signals to staff that they are valued, helping with general wellbeing, increased retention and loyalty. Improved hygiene also reduces the spread of disease and helps keep your staff safe. 68% of workers say that poor hygiene at work has made them sick and unable to do their job¹ – meaning improved hygiene leads to fewer sick days, higher morale and a more productive workforce.

3. Cost Savings

The cumulative costs of poor hygiene are staggering. One study found that employee sickness related to poor hygiene costs UK business more than £1.5 billion each year alone². As a result, improved on-site hygiene facilities are not just a question of ethics or responsibility to your employees – they are a near-guaranteed boost to your bottom line.

Between fewer sick days from employees, less money spent on services and higher retention of staff, the cost savings attributable to improved on-site hygiene facilities start to add up. But how much could your specific site save?

Welfare Hire Measures Your Gains

Welfare Hire offers a range of innovative mobile ECO welfare units fitted with Smart Water systems that improve you ESG, employee experience and bottom line. In fact, our Eco & Social Value Calculator allows you to estimate the exact savings you’ll make by switching to Welfare Hire products.

Want to learn how our ECOWC2 towable toilet block and other welfare units could improve your project?