Our Vision and Culture
Our Vision
- Delivering at scale is key across the business but it doesn’t change how we operate – our principles always remain at the core of what we do and how we do it.
- We seek to provide every household with a financially viable solution to decarbonise their home.
- We drive social change through area-based residential decarbonisation – regardless of tenure.
- In everything we do, we aim to tackle the five main crises of modern times – the cost of living, energy security, climate, housing and health.
- We make private finance options accessible wherever necessary to work alongside government policies and public funding. In this way, we make it possible to decarbonise whole communities.
- Our vision is to change the face of construction.
- We are achieving this vision through innovation.
Fastest 50 North West
Each year, the Ward Hadaway North West Fastest 50 Awards celebrate the region’s most rapidly growing businesses, based on an objective examination of turnover and profitability. In 2017, SBS appeared in the listing for the first time. Sustainable Investments Limited went on to secure further listings in three successive years: in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
However, we don’t pursue commercial growth only for its own sake. At the heart of our work is a mission to decarbonise residential housing at scale; to deliver high-quality retrofit works that address fuel poverty, improve health outcomes and enhance living conditions.
As a company, we work closely with government bodies, local authorities, registered social housing providers, private landlords and households to support their low and net-zero carbon ambitions. By doing so, we ensure that our projects contribute significantly to the broader goals of environmental sustainability and social wellbeing. We invest in the areas in which we work.
Our Core Values
- Honesty
- Integrity
- High individual standards
- Being idea orientated and willing to contribute
- Caring and taking responsibility
- Demonstrating to the people we work with that we are serious about nurturing talent and realising potential.
Our Values
Doing the right thing,
in the right way
High Quality Standards
Go above and beyond. Be exceptional and work to your highest standards in everything that you do.
Honesty and Integrity
Be honest with ourselves, our team and our values.
Caring
Take the time to listen to concerns and offer assistance and encouragement. This demonstrates care and fosters a supportive work environment.
Teamwork
Be a supportive team player. We communicate, we share and we win together.
Leadership
Be courageously innovative.
What does this mean for the employee?
- Opportunity for you to progress your career
- No glass ceiling – we want you to achieve your aspirations
- Training and development plans
- Like-minded people working together
- Support from a dedicated HR department
- Employee benefits scheme
Retention & Engagement
Onboarding process
Effective communication
Benefits package
Engagement survey
Career pathways
Diversity + Inclusion = Equality
Training
Workplace diversity
Monitoring
Regular reviews of recruitment methods
Recruitment & Selection
Training for hiring managers
Strong employer brand
Advanced recruitment and selection practices
Leadership Development
Coaching and mentoring
Performance reviews
Succession planning and management training
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Education
Well-being policy
Supporting long-term sickness
Employer assistance programme
Our Owner and Chair - Derek Horrocks
Highly respected in the energy efficiency sector, Derek is our Founder and company Chair. His passion and commitment to raising standards in the industry is evident in the various positions he holds.
- Chair of the National Home Decarbonisation Group (NHDG)
- Chair of the National Insulation Association (NIA)
- Member of the Steering Groups for PAS 2030 and PAS 2035
- Non-executive director of the Solid Wall Insulation Guarantee Agency (SWIGA)
With over 30 years’ experience, Derek regularly represents the sector through engaging with UK Government and other key stakeholder organisations. He has helped to inform and influence government policy on matters such as industry standards, best practice, quality assurance and public funding streams. He was named in the Unlock Net Zero Climate Champion’s Power List 2023 and was shortlisted for the 2024 Climate Champion of the Year award. He was also a 2024 finalist in the Construction Leader of the Year awards.
