Forster Group, Scotland's leading provider of solar and integrated roofing, has been named the first ever winner of the Homes for Scotland 'People Place Planet' award at an event in Edinburgh.

The Homes for Scotland Awards recognise the greatest achievements of the Scottish construction industry, showcasing some of the most innovative projects across the sector. Now in its 20th year, this year’s event saw the launch of its new ‘People Place Planet’ category for the very first time.

Forster Group was presented with the award due to its commitment to environmental, sustainable and social values. The company was praised for going the extra mile in its support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals - helping to create places that are inclusive, gender equal and sustainable, and proactively driving action to combat climate change.

An industry pioneer within integrated solar and roofing solutions, Forster Group has an award-winning track record spanning over 30 years, providing roofing and solar services to house builders, public sector and community bodies, social housing landlords, commercial landlords and tenants, and the agriculture sector.

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Bringing a much-needed innovative solution to the market to tackle the ongoing energy crisis, Forster Group is supporting the country’s ambition to achieve net zero by 2045. The company has installed solar photovoltaic (PV) in more than 5,000 new homes in Scotland over the past five years alone, resulting in an approximate carbon reduction of over 3500 Tonnes CO2e.

Over the last three decades , Forster Group has helped to encourage fresh talent into the sector and continues to support the next generation of roofing professionals through its Skills Academy, which was the first of its kind to exist in Scotland.

John Forster, Chair of Forster Group, said: "Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) values lie at the very heart of our business. We are committed to playing our part in creating and rolling out innovative technologies which can help to tackle the climate and energy crisis, while supporting the construction sector to deliver much-needed new homes.

"We are passionate about delivering the very best service and quality for our customers. We want to empower them to take control of their energy usage, harnessing the power of solar, so that they can have a better impact on the planet and reduce their energy costs.

"To be recognised by Homes for Scotland and to be given this award for making a difference to our people, place and planet, is an absolute honour. It is a real testament to the work we do and I look forward to sharing this success with the entire team who all play a crucial role. This award renews our commitment to creating more sustainable, healthy and inclusive places for years to come."