Eric Wright Group

The Eric Wright Group is a diverse enterprise that includes construction, civil engineering, facilities management, water engineering, property development, and other key services.

Founded in 1979, it has evolved significantly over 40 years.

The company is owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, which supports sustained employment and community regeneration.

Financial highlights include an operating profit of £2.2 million and a turnover of £88.6 million for the year ended 31 December 2023.

The company has a strong financial position with net assets and total equity of £4.2 million and healthy cash reserves of £13.3 million.

Typical projects include construction of educational facilities, such as the Lotus School in Blackpool and a £22 million college building for Seashell Trust in Cheadle Hulme.

Specialisms include construction, civil engineering, facilities management, water engineering, and property development.

Cool facts include delivering £150m of construction projects in Blackpool over the last decade and working on projects for notable clients like Torus, Muse Places, Lancashire County Council, and Preston City Council.

Putting people at the heart of everything they do, providing long

term, good employment.

Operating sustainably, using local suppliers and supporting the local economy.

Achieving net zero emissions by 2030.

Improving lives within the communities in which they live and work.

Stability and relationship longevity are at the core of the Eric Wright Group philosophy.

100% of the shareholding in the Eric Wright Group is owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, supporting longer term commercial and charitable strategies.

Net zero target date: 2030

Current fleet is 76% ultra

low emission vehicles (ULEZ) and 50% are fully electric

Aim to have 60% of leased car fleet as hybrid, plug

in hybrid or pure electric by 2025, but on track to meet this deadline in 2023

Over 250,000 electric miles driven between January and August 2022, contributing to overall carbon reduction targets

Partnership with Kenny Waste Management Social Enterprise to divert waste from landfill and increase recycling across construction sites

Implementation of waste management plans and educational programs to reduce waste and improve segregation and sorting

Use of data

driven analysis through Kenny Waste Management’s portal reporting system to monitor waste production and disposal

Installation of EV charge points at head office and regional offices to support EV adoption

Partnership with major provider to manage charging costs for staff

Plans to introduce electric tools and machinery, develop greener depots and offices, and install more electric chargers at sites