M Group Services
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020-04 to 2021-03)
Reporting Period: 2020-04 to 2021-03
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:approx 255,330 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:47,862 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:102 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:approx 255,330 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:81%
Water Consumption:71,424 (number of water leaks repaired)
ESG Focus Areas
- Community Engagement
- Environment
- Health, Wellbeing & Safety
- Stakeholder Engagement
- People
- Future Plans
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced direct emissions (scope 1) by 5% (47,862 tCO2e)
- Reduced indirect emissions (scope 2) by 39% (102 tCO2e)
- Increased share of total waste recovered by 10% (84.70%)
- 81% of purchased energy was renewable
Social Achievements
- 57+ charities supported across the Group
- £73,000 raised for charitable projects
- 550+ Mental Health First Aiders across the Group
- 12 safety awards won in 2020
- Launched a new Group-wide intranet and internal communications platform
- 120 ex-Armed Forces personnel recruited
Governance Achievements
- Appointed a new Director of ESG & Innovation
- Compliance with all applicable legislation, no sanctions or fines in 2020/21
- Joined the Supply Chain Sustainability School
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030
Medium-term Goals:
- Join the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTI)
Short-term Goals:
- Maintain or improve environmental performance
- Develop specific business decarbonisation policies
- Continue to improve Health, Wellbeing & Safety performance
- Increase engagement with employees
- Reach more students through STEM careers workshops
- Generate more STEM Ambassadors
Environmental Challenges
- COVID-19 impacted training hours and STEM events
- Need to further reduce carbon emissions
Mitigation Strategies
- Preparing to sign up to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTI)
- Developing specific business decarbonisation policies
- Investing in electric vehicle charging points and hybrid/electric vehicles
- Investing in a new recycling centre for road materials
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Supply Chain Sustainability School partnership
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN SDGs, CEMARS, SBTI (preparing to join)
Certifications: ISO 14001:2015 (some businesses), FDIS/ISO 9001:2015 & FDIS/ISO 14001:2015 (by Lloyd’s Register)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- 3 – Good Health & Wellbeing
- 5 – Gender Equality
- 7 – Affordable & Clean Energy
- 8 – Decent Work & Economic Growth
- 9 – Industry Innovation & Infrastructure
- 11 – Sustainable Cities & Communities
- 13 – Climate Action
Awards & Recognition
- Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award
- Numerous RoSPA awards