SLC has been awarded Carer Positive – Engaged Level accreditation in recognition of the supportive environment we have created for our colleagues with caring responsibilities. Carers Scotland presented the award to SLC at an event in our Glasgow office attended by our CEO, Chris Larmer, and colleagues from our Care Network. The accreditation is awarded to employers with a presence in Scotland who are taking steps to support carers not just in their Scottish offices, but across all their locations. SLC has been recognised for its work in raising awareness of carers and caring, as well as the steps it is taking to develop inclusive policies and practices that consider the needs of colleagues who are carers. Chris said: “We want to build an inclusive organisation where every colleague can thrive. The Carer Positive – Engaged Level award given to SLC recognises that we are committed to fostering an environment where every colleague with caring responsibilities feels supported and valued. Congratulations to everyone involved in helping us gain this accreditation.”
We moved into our new HQ at 10 Clyde Place in hashtag#Glasgow a year ago, and over the last 12 months, colleagues have been settling into our new home overlooking the River Clyde. Designed to provide a modern and environmentally friendly working environment for colleagues, the site has followed the UK Green Building Council’s Net Zero Carbon Building – Performance Levels guidelines. It was awarded BREEAM Interim Excellent certification for the design stage of the building in December 2024 - the globally recognised standard for best practice in the design, construction, and operation of sustainable buildings. Clyde Place has a number of sustainability features including living wall, solar panels and the building’s modern cycle storage facilities helped SLC achieve certification as a Cycle Friendly Employer in November. Chris Larmer, CEO at SLC, said: “It is fantastic to have such a modern, collaborative, sustainable space where we can deliver our purpose of enabling students to invest in their future through further and higher education. We are looking forward to the year ahead and continuing to be part of the Buchanan Wharf community.”
