WILTSHIRE based renewable energy company Good Energy has become the latest organisation to be accredited as a Living Wage employer.

The firm, which supplies 100% renewable electricity to homes and businesses across the UK, currently employs over 300 people at its offices in Chippenham.

Fixed at £8.25 an hour, the living wage is significantly higher than the national minimum wage of £6.70 and applies to everyone working at Good Energy, regardless of whether they are permanent or temporary employees.

“We’ve signed-up to the Living Wage because we feel it’s the right thing to do,” said Francoise Woodward, director of People and Culture at Good Energy.

“If you treat your workforce well, people are more likely to want to come and work for you.

“And more people are now looking at how a business treats its employees before deciding if they want to be a customer.”

Chippenham MP Michelle Donelan, who presented Good Energy with their Living Wage certificate, said: “Good Energy’s commitment to paying the Living Wage to all their staff and contractors is an example to follow.

“This shows their promise to providing significant support for those on lower incomes.”