We aim to be a good corporate neighbour, trusted in the communities where we operate, by engaging with them and sharing our skills and resources to create real and lasting benefits

Building the trust of communities has been part of ScottishPower’s core values for many years.  We have a long track record of supporting communities not only financially, but also by sharing our resources and the skills of our employees. 

We build trust by being open and honest, by encouraging two-way communication and fulfilling the promises we make. When we move in to a community, it is usually a long-term commitment. Likewise, we tend to favour community investment programmes where we can create real and lasting benefits.

Our approach is simple:

• We engage with communities across our operations, particularly where we are planning new developments, to ensure community groups can have a say in the planning process.  For more information, see Sites, Siting and Infrastructure.  At major sites, close to communities, we establish Local Liaison Committees. We have visitor centres at various sites to allow community groups and others to visit our operations
• We promote payroll giving and encourage staff development through community programmes. We believe enabling our employees to contribute to community causes has a positive impact on job satisfaction and performance.  By using community programmes to develop leadership and other people skills, we create benefits for communities, employees and our business
• Our businesses run distinct community programmes linked to their strategies.  Each programme is focused on helping young people and covers projects aimed at improving employability through educational projects, by increasing awareness about energy efficiency, the environment, science and safety
• We recognise our economic impact on local communities and we are committed to maximising local benefits from our projects wherever possible