Climate Change Data

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