A journey with Purpose

When I joined Capgemini in 2021, I was attracted by the company’s commitment to innovation, team spirit and purpose.  

I saw a real opportunity to leverage my previous experience in local public services and embarked on a mission to drive meaningful change through our public sector contracts. By embracing the potential of PPN 06/20, we began transforming social value from a complex challenge into a powerful tool for engagement and impact. And started exploring how to integrate social value into our solutions, culture and business operations, whilst creating long term partnerships and programmes to demonstrate our commitment to authentic social impact.  

As societal expectations around corporate responsibility continue to evolve, the Social Value Act has emerged as a catalyst for change. It’s no longer solely the domain of sustainability professionals, social value is now everyone’s responsibility. I’m proud to say that with its strong foundation in sustainability, Capgemini is at the forefront of this movement.  We actively seek innovative ways to work internally and collaborate with clients to deliver positive, lasting impact.   

My role at Capgemini is to create meaningful, long-term change in collaboration with our clients and as part of our company’s own social value journey. And this journey is guided by incredibly motivated people and partnerships who truly believe in the power of social value to build trust with clients and communities. 

Our social value narrative is centred around digital inclusion and social mobility. We empower individuals, regardless of background or circumstances to reach their full potential. Whether it’s helping someone learn basic digital skills or supporting them in securing a technical role, our impact is transformative. 

A recent example of our commitment is the Let’s Get Digital Durham initiative. By training digital champions across charities and social enterprises in the county, we’re tackling social exclusion and enabling individuals to thrive in a digital age. The success of our event earlier this month, which brought together over 60 people with a shared passion for digital inclusion highlighted the power of one to one interactions, the importance of creating inclusive programmes and the opportunity to engage people in new ways.  

As we look to the future, the landscape of social value is rapidly evolving. The increasing emphasis on outcomes measurement and the role of supplier diversity is reshaping the way businesses operate. 

Young people are driving demand for sustainable products and services, encouraging organisations to prioritise responsible business practices.  Government regulation and private sector procurement will play a crucial role in accelerating this shift. By embracing these trends, we can create a more equitable and prosperous society. And Capgemini is well positioned to lead on this, with a dedicated team, committed clients and strong partnerships.  I feel very privileged to be on this journey with Capgemini, where we can not only make a difference but also inspire others.