At GWR, we recognise that operating as a responsible business is crucial to our long-term success and fundamental to delivering a railway that meets the needs of society, without compromising future quality of life.
For the fourth consecutive year, GWR has commissioned consultants, Akerlof, to assess our social value using the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) Rail Social Value Tool (RSVT). The tool measures the social value generated by our day-to-day operations, investments, and projects, allowing us to conduct a thorough analysis and report on the social value of our activities.
Having set out targeted strategies for improvement in our last social value report, we are pleased to provide an update on our progress to broaden and elevate the quality of our data reporting, as well as illustrate how we continue to enhance our impact on society, the environment, and the economy.
Our Social Value Report is structured to provide a holistic overview of our activities across five of RSSB’s social impact areas. As demonstrated throughout the report, the activities undertaken by our business can have a hugely positive impact on individual people’s lives. Between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025, GWR is proud to have delivered a total operational, environmental, and economic impact valued at £203,585,793.97.