Introduction 

At Bellway, we are committed to building high-quality homes that reflect and enhance the character of local communities. Our developments are designed to meet local demand, offering a wide range of 
properties — from one-bedroom apartments to five-bedroom family homes — including homes provided to housing associations for social housing.

As a responsible housebuilder, we aim to operate ethically and sustainably, creating attractive, desirable developments where people can live in harmony with existing communities.

 

Better with Bellway 

Better with Bellway is our approach to sustainable business practice. It is not an add-on, but a core part of our strategy to put people and the planet first. Through eight strategic priorities, we are committed to delivering better homes and communities while protecting the environment. Aligned with this approach, our Supplier Principles and Sustainable Procurement Policy are designed to minimise the social, environmental, and economic impacts of our operations. We are committed to building a sustainable supply chain and sourcing all products and services ethically, responsibly, and with sustainability at the heart.

This policy complements our Group Environmental Policy, reinforcing our commitment to responsible business practices across all areas of operation.

 

Supplier Policies & Practices 

We expect all suppliers to: 

  • Comply with all relevant legislation, including that which applies to their own supply chains. 
  • Operate a Health and Safety Policy and management system appropriate to their activities.
  • Maintain an Environmental Policy aligned with the principles of ISO 14001:2015, which Bellway is certified to. 
  • Undergo a managed supplier assessment to determine suitability to supply the Bellway Group. 
  • Avoid any corrupt, unethical, or bribery-related practices.

 

Responsible Sourcing 

Bellway is committed to: 

  • Preventing deforestation within our supply chain. 
  • Ensuring all wood products originate from verified, sustainably managed forests. 
  • Requiring suppliers to provide evidence of lawful and sustainable timber sourcing, such as certification from FSC or PEFC. 
  • Using recycled paper products in our offices and increasing the use of sustainable stationery. 
  • Ensuring all HVO suppliers are certified under ISCC and RFAS schemes.

 

Modern Slavery, Labour Standards & Inclusion 

We expect our suppliers to: 

  • Adopt Bellway’s Anti-Slavery Policy or provide an equivalent policy. 
  • Conduct Modern Slavery due diligence throughout their supply chains, including Tier 2 audits. 
  • Comply with all labour laws, including those related to age, working hours, pay, and benefits. 
  • Operate an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy. 
  • Demonstrate compliance through our supplier assessment process.

 

General Materials 

Suppliers must: 

  • Avoid supplying materials from unauthorised or illegal sources, including timber and aggregates. 
  • Where feasible, minimise the travel distance of materials from source to site. 
  • Support the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI), with full conformance expected by September 2026.

 

Hazardous or Toxic Materials 

Bellway will: 

  • Specify natural, non-toxic materials where feasible. 
  • Identify hazardous materials through the supply chain and ensure compliance with COSHH regulations. 
  • Ensure safe disposal of hazardous materials by competent, regulated organisations.

 

Plastic, Recycled Materials & Waste Reduction

We aim to: 

  • Reduce waste and minimise single-use plastics across our supply chain. 
  • Explore alternatives to single-use pallets. 
  • Recycle and reuse materials such as brick, block rubble, and aggregates on site. 
  • Minimise ecological impact and water usage in both construction and home design.

We ask our supply chain to: 

  • Investigate reusable alternatives to single-use packaging. 
  • Eliminate unnecessary plastic packaging. 
  • Reduce single-use plastic content. 
  • Include recycled content in products wherever possible.

 

Sustainability Performance Standards

Bellway is a proud partner of the Supply Chain Sustainability School (SCSS) and encourages all suppliers to register and benefit from its free resources. 
We also recognise EcoVadis membership as a valid route to sustainability compliance.

Requirements: 

  • All Group suppliers must achieve SCSS or EcoVadis Gold membership by July 2026. 
  • Group suppliers are encouraged to obtain BES 6001 certification for responsible sourcing. 
  • All subcontractors should register with SCSS by July 2026.

Bellway will roll out SCSS training modules to our Procurement teams to support continuous learning and improvement.

 

Carbon Reduction 

We recognise climate change as a defining global challenge. Bellway is committed to reducing emissions through our Science-Based Targets (SBTs) and driving innovation across the industry.

We encourage our supply chain to: 

  • Procure green or renewable energy for their operations. 
  • Provide Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for products supplied to Bellway. 
  • Support the emissions reductions outlined in the Future Homes Hub New Homes Sector Net Zero Climate Transition Plan 

 

Summary of Supplier Targets and Actions 

Bellway expects its supply chain partners to support our sustainability commitments through the following actions: 

  • Operate an Environmental Policy. 
  • Support our pledge to eliminate deforestation within our supply chain. 
  • Comply with the requirements of the CCPI (Code for Construction Product Information) by September 2026. 
  • Supply timber that is FSC or PEFC certified, with documentation available upon request. 
  • Adopt Bellway’s Anti-Slavery Policy or provide an equivalent policy that meets our standards. 
  • Achieve a significant reduction in single-use plastic packaging and eliminate unnecessary plastic use. 
  • Incorporate recycled content into products wherever feasible. 
  • Attain Supply Chain Sustainability School or EcoVadis Gold membership by July 2026 (for Group suppliers). 
  • Work towards certification to the BES 6001 standard for responsible sourcing of materials. 
  • Encourage all sub-contractors to register with the Supply Chain Sustainability School by July 2026. 
  • Procure Green or Renewable Energy for use within business premises. 
  • Provide Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for supplied products. 
  • Support the emissions reduction goals outlined in the Future Homes Hub New Homes Sector Net Zero Climate Transition Plan.