Corporate Social Responsibility.
At Alba Explorers, social and environmental responsibility isn’t an add-on, it’s built into everything we do day-to-day. Our programmes are designed to strengthen communities and restore the landscapes they depend on. We work with schools, local authorities, and rural partners to deliver education that improves lives and leaves places better than we found them.
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Every project considers its wider impact, from how we source materials to how we train staff and engage pupils. We prioritise ethical practice, inclusion, and measurable benefit to people and nature. For us, Corporate Social Responsibility means accountability in action: creating learning, opportunity, and regeneration hand in hand.
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Secure Staffing Initiative
We believe good work should be secure, respected, and fairly paid. That’s why we offer permanent salaries rather than zero-hour or seasonal contracts, and pay well above the national living wage. While this choice reduces our profit margin, it allows our team to build stability, support their families, and stay motivated in a challenging economy.
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Sustainable Procurement Policy
We buy with purpose. By sourcing locally (e.g. Angus Red Sandstone for our firepits) we cut transport emissions, support nearby suppliers, and strengthen Scottish economies. We choose durable materials built to last, such as high-warranty pond liners, to reduce waste and long-term costs for schools. Where possible, we reuse and repurpose, using recycled materials and low-impact methods to create biodiversity-friendly designs
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Community Empowerment Strategy
Our school food-growing projects give families practical skills and confidence, from soil to plate. Pupils, parents, and staff work together to grow, cook, and share produce, reducing food costs and strengthening local connections. We run funded family workshops and invite families to take part in coastal clean-ups that promote dignity, inclusion, and long-term self-reliance.
Sponsor Environmental
Education
The opportunity gap is growing, but your company can help close it. Support our Corporate Sponsorship Initiative and give children from disadvantaged communities access to outdoor learning, climate education, and nature-based experiences too often out of reach. By sponsoring a term for a local school, your organisation will directly empower young people while building community connections and environmental awareness.
Prefer a lasting legacy? We can plant trees, create orchards, wildflower meadows, or design ponds in partnership with pupils. You’ll receive regular updates, social media recognition, and a final impact report to showcase your commitment to people and planet.
