Over eighty clients, partners, staff, suppliers and local residents descended upon KKB’s Plant Depot in Kingsnorth, Kent to attend our Open Day in July dedicated to promoting Environmental Social Governance.
This year’s event had an overarching theme of sustainability in all its forms from net zero to community cohesion and social value.
“The event was a great success,” said KKB’s Managing Director, Del Bhanot, “with the support and contribution from our supply chain, the local community and industry partners it showed how we are building a powerful coalition of shared commitment to sustainability.”
Following an introduction from Del, Vince Maple and Trevor Clarke, Councillor and leader of Medway Council respectively joined the Mayor of Dartford, Peter Whapshott to discuss local authority initiatives while our Plant Maintenance Manager, Andy Care, teamed-up with Sergeant Chris Tyrell of the 36 Engineer Regiment to talk about the training and other activities we support to help armed forces personnel transition to civilian life.
Gurvinder Sandher spoke about the work of the Kent Equality Cohesion Council in reducing inequality and discrimination and promoting good relations between the diverse communities that reside in Kent.
Presentations from representatives of Neustark (carbon capture), Syntech (biofuels), JCB and Hydrostar Europe (hydrogen power), SMT and Red Knight 6 (plant electrification) provided insight into the very latest technological innovation which will hopefully assist KKB and our sector in our commitments to achieving Net Zero.
Speakers from Active Kent, Rethinking Mental Illness and Medway Council discussed techniques to improve employee wellbeing while our own Bille Harman gave a moving account of her journey through recent challenges in her life.
In between the presentations a jazz band entertained attendees who mingled around the stands set-up by many of the participants to promote greater understanding of their offerings while a dozen children from Fairview Primary School in Gillingham enjoyed a colouring competition organised by JCB.
Refreshments were served all-day to keep everyone cool in the broiling heat.
“Our Open Days are becoming a notable occasion in the calendar and a regular opportunity for our industry partners and local community to discuss and share of ideas on sustainability,” said KKB’s Plant Director, Craig Hore, “This years event surpassed expectations and we are already looking forward to hosting next year’s get together.”
