Award from Alstom UK & Ireland highlights Telent’s leadership on inclusive, values-driven supply chains
Telent has been recognised for its commitment to addressing social and economic inequality through sustainable procurement. At Alstom UK & Ireland’s inaugural Supplier CSR Awards, Telent received the Large Company Award for championing supplier diversity and inclusive procurement.
As a global leader in sustainable mobility, Alstom launched the awards to celebrate the achievements of suppliers who are helping to deliver on their sustainability agenda. This recognition reflects Telent’s proactive approach to building an inclusive, resilient supply chain that delivers long-term value for money on a whole-life basis, to help customers meet their sustainability goals.
Telent has strengthened its commitment to responsible business by embedding sustainability into its procurement strategy. Through targeted support for diverse suppliers, the company is working to remove barriers to entry and create meaningful opportunities for underrepresented businesses.
In the financial year 2024, Telent’s UK supplier expenditure generated £80 million in local economic value nationwide, with an average regional impact of £6.6 million. This reflects the tangible benefits of local spending, including job creation, increased earnings, and wider economic activity. Additionally, 56% of spend was with micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), significantly exceeding the UK Government’s 33% target.
The company has also committed to building supplier capability through a structured programme of support. This includes offering over one hundred hours per year of mentoring, training, and collaborative development each year, helping smaller suppliers to meet the rigorous standards of major infrastructure projects. This includes a recent Supplier Engagement Event, attended by over 150 organisations, which provided a platform to share upcoming opportunities, communicate expectations around sustainability and strengthen collaboration across the supply chain.
“We are delighted to be recognised by Alstom as a trusted delivery partner, reflecting our ongoing commitment to excellence. At Telent, we recognise that building a diverse, inclusive and capable supply chain not only enhances our delivery performance but also creates mutual value for Alstom by enhancing our ability to innovate.”
"This award is a testament to the hard work and collaboration of our teams across the business, demonstrating how sustainable procurement can deliver more than commercial advantage. Through supplier diversity, we’re helping build a more inclusive economy and reinforcing Telent’s position as a partner of choice for customers who value resilience, innovation, and impact."
Telent’s rail expertise spans the full lifecycle of critical infrastructure projects, with a proven track record of delivering complex rail systems safely and efficiently. By combining technical excellence with a responsible, collaborative approach, Telent ensures that its solutions not only meet today’s demands but also contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive transport system for the future.