Building a Safer Future (BSF) announces that Equans UK & Irelandhas successfully achieved BSF Champion status, demonstrating its commitment to safety, integrity and accountability across the built environment.
Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, as well as advanced energy and digital services. Bringing together technical expertise and delivery capability, Equans supports the transformation of places through estate regeneration, low-carbon energy solutions and smart infrastructure – helping customers across the public and private sector to decarbonise, improve efficiency and create lasting social value.
Following a rigorous two-stage assessment process, Equans met the high standards required to become a BSF Champion, evidencing strong leadership, cultural maturity and robust governance in relation to building safety. This achievement reflects Equans’ proactive approach to embedding best practice and driving sector-wide progress.
Ian Beesley, Divisonal SHEQ Director for Equans UK & Ireland, said :“Becoming a Building a Safer Future Champion reflects our long-standing dedication to a culture where safety is never compromised, voices are valued and integrity shapes every decision. We recognise our responsibility to prioritise wellbeing in every space we create or manage, and we pledge to lead with transparency, foster collaboration and embrace continuous improvement.”
Steve Elliott, Non-Executive Chair of Building a Safer Future, said: “By joining the Building a Safer Future Champion network, Equans demonstrates its focus on safety, integrity and accountability, values that define the leadership our industry needs. Through the Champion assessment, the business has demonstrated a strong commitment to the core principles of BSF: openness, partnership and ongoing progress.”
The BSF Champion programme enables organisations to benchmark against sector-leading standards, identify areas for improvement and strengthen safety culture. By joining this network, Equans is helping to drive meaningful change and shape a safer, more resilient industry.
Building a Safer Future (BSF) is a non-profit organisation committed to raising standards in building safety and supporting the culture change required across the built environment.
Companies can apply to participate in the BSF Champions programme on the website: www.buildingasaferfuture.org.uk or by emailing [email protected].