Concentric Solutions Shortlisted in Keele University’s Breaking the Mould Awards

Concentric Solutions Shortlisted in Keele University’s Breaking the Mould Awards

Concentric Solutions is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted in Keele University’s prestigious Breaking the Mould Awards 2025, in the category of Student Project Placement Provider of the Year.

btm2025 finalist 600x350The awards celebrate innovation, collaboration and impact, recognising organisations and individuals who contribute to regional growth and talent development. The Student Project Placement Provider of the Year category highlights employers who have gone above and beyond in offering valuable experiences for students – providing opportunities that develop professional skills, foster creativity and prepare graduates for successful careers.

Our nomination recognises the success of a project delivered in partnership with Keele student, Jack Murton, through the University’s FLOURISH programme. Jack joined Concentric to support the production of our first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report – a strategically important milestone for our business as suppliers and partners increasingly request ESG credentials as part of their procurement processes.

Jack’s placement initially focused on research to assess Concentric’s Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, identify ESG data sources across the business, and consolidate key information for analysis by internal stakeholders. However, as the project developed, Jack took on a much larger role. He carried out a comprehensive materiality assessment, identified the most appropriate reporting frameworks, and designed a repeatable methodology for data collection, carbon emissions calculation, and disclosure reporting. This framework now underpins Concentric’s ESG reporting process and ensures that we can produce robust, year-on-year sustainability reporting in-house.

This collaboration reflects the spirit of the FLOURISH scheme: mutual benefit, professional development, and long-term organisational impact. Jack gained valuable experience applying his academic knowledge to a real-world corporate sustainability challenge, while Concentric benefitted from fresh insights, high-quality analysis, and the foundations of a stronger ESG strategy.

At Concentric, we are passionate about nurturing the next generation of talent. Our placement programme enables students to gain first-hand experience in enterprise performance management (EPM) consulting, working alongside our experts on real-world projects with leading cloud technologies including OneStream, Oracle, Lucanet and SAP.

In addition to being shortlisted, Concentric Solutions is proud to be the sponsor of the Placement Student of the Year award. This category celebrates students who have delivered outstanding contributions during their placements – a cause that resonates strongly with our own positive experience of working with Keele University and the FLOURISH programme. 

Speaking about the announcement, David Watson, managing director at Concentric Solutions, said:

“We are honoured to be recognised by Keele University for our commitment to student development. Placements are a two-way exchange – students gain invaluable experience, while our business benefits from fresh ideas and new perspectives. This nomination reflects not only Jack’s excellent contribution but also the value of industry–university partnerships. Sustainability is a growing priority for our clients and partners, and this project has provided us with a robust foundation for advancing our ESG agenda. Supporting the Placement Student of the Year award also allows us to celebrate the talent and contribution of students across the region.”

The winners will be announced at the Breaking the Mould Awards ceremony, taking place on Thursday 16thOctober 2025, at Keele University.

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