Record Year for Social and Environmental Impact across Ground Control

A Record £962K in Social Value as it Accelerates Toward Net Zero

Ground Control has published its EverCare Social Value Impact Report for 2024/25, celebrating a landmark year of growth, sustainability, and purpose. The report highlights a 485% increase in social value, equivalent to £962,351, achieved through community projects, environmental stewardship, and investment in people. The results reflect Ground Control’s belief that business can and should be a force for good. From tree planting to volunteering, modern slavery prevention to diversity and inclusion, the company continues to turn its purpose into measurable progress.

Key Achievements:

130,000 trees planted as part of the next million-tree goal
1,534 volunteering hours dedicated to communities and conservation
97% electric passenger fleet with a 15% reduction in CO₂ emissions
£28,468 in matched giving and donations supporting over 20 charities
385 hours of EDI training and launch of a new Neurodiversity Network
£63,297 invested in modern slavery prevention and supply chain ethics
Winner – Sustainable Company of the Year 2024 (Pro Landscaper Business Awards)
Winner – Excellence in Biodiversity Conservation (Essex Housing Awards)

Community in Action

This year saw the team rally around causes close to their hearts. A standout example was the RNLI campaign in memory of colleague Simon Wiggins, which raised over £50,000 for life-saving work combining fundraising, volunteering, and team spirit.

Other initiatives included volunteering at foodbanks, partnerships with The Tree Council, Bumblebee Conservation Trust, and Essex Wildlife Trust, and ongoing support for young people and SEND employment programmes.

Leading by Example

Ground Control’s environmental credentials continue to strengthen. The business confirmed to be on track for net zero by 2038, with a verified 15% carbon reduction in carbon emissions and 17% decrease in emissions intensity ratio (per £m turnover) this year. Through its £5m Evergreen Fund, it continues to restore land, enhance biodiversity, and support community-led sustainability projects nationwide.

Looking Ahead

For 2025/26, Ground Control’s ambitions include: 100,000 new trees planted as part of our next £1m tree target, a fully electric passenger fleet, 1,750 volunteering hours, and £30,000 in matched giving.

Jason Knights, CEO, shared:

Our success is measured not just in financial performance, but in the positive impact we create for people, communities, and the planet. This year’s results show that when purpose drives performance, growth and sustainability go hand in hand.

Ground Control continues to prove that human nature, at its best, can build a more sustainable and inclusive world one project, one tree, and one community at a time.