ME Group International plc
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:35,991 tCO2e (12 months)
Scope 1 Emissions:2,913 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:25,075 tCO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:120,049,753 kWh (12 months)
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Carbon Neutrality
- Circular Economy
- Employee Well-being
- Local Economic Development
- Accessibility
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption through LED lighting and 'stop & go' devices in photo booths.
- 100% of new laundries equipped with photovoltaic panels, resulting in 10-30% energy savings.
- Reduced water consumption in laundries by 30 liters per wash.
- 90% of materials in photo booths recycled at end-of-life.
- 232 tons of furniture recycled during office relocation.
- 100% recyclable fruit juice bottles and beer cans in new Food range.
Social Achievements
- Launched a training academy, increasing training budget by 40%.
- Implemented onboarding platform for new employees.
- Promoted internal mobility.
- Improved employee well-being through a 'Well-being Dashboard'.
- Provided 30 laundries free of charge to hospitals and the Red Cross.
Governance Achievements
- Created a CSR Steering Committee.
- Established a network of CSR representatives.
- Defined a company purpose: “Creating eco-responsible local services that always make everyday life easier”.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Carbon neutrality by 2040.
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- At least 50% of replaced vehicles to be hybrid by 2022.
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing carbon footprint across global operations.
- Managing resource scarcity (energy, water).
- Meeting evolving stakeholder expectations regarding ESG.
- Maintaining high levels of employee engagement and retention in a competitive market.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing eco-design principles in product development.
- Investing in renewable energy sources (photovoltaic panels).
- Promoting remote interventions to reduce travel.
- Developing a comprehensive CSR strategy with measurable targets.
- Investing in employee training and development.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Prioritizing local suppliers.
- Partnering with Fontaine Insertion for printer repair.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: ISO 9001 (KIS)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Revolution laundromat with solar panels.
- Photo booths with eco-design features.
Awards & Recognition
- ANM Innovation award (Compact Revolution laundromat)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:41,947 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:10% (laundromats with solar panels)
Waste Generated:370 tons/year (WEEE)
Carbon Intensity:196 tCO2/M£ CA; 42 tCO2/employee/year
ESG Focus Areas
- Governance
- Social
- Societal
- Environment
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon footprint through optimized transport (reworked laundry format, optimized technician routes)
- 10% of laundry facilities equipped with photovoltaic panels, 100% of new laundries equipped.
- 90% of photo booth materials recycled at the end of life.
- Reduced water consumption by 30 liters per wash in laundromats.
Social Achievements
- Launched onboarding platform for new employees.
- Provided training to 74 employees.
- Implemented wellbeing dashboard to monitor employee well-being.
- Supported five French charities with €10,000 donation.
Governance Achievements
- Established a group of CSR referents.
- Published an anti-corruption charter.
- Established a whistleblower protection policy.
- Implemented a responsible supplier policy (KIS agreement).
Climate Goals & Targets
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2040
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce carbon footprint by 3% in 2023, 5% in 2024, 7% in 2025 (total machine park)
- Increase carbon offsetting to 1,000 teqCO2 by 2025
- Increase percentage of laundromats with solar panels to 13% by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change
- Supply chain efficiency
- Energy consumption
- Cybersecurity risks
- Attracting and retaining talent
Mitigation Strategies
- Carbon neutrality target by 2040
- Supply chain optimization (proximity of production and operation)
- Eco-driving initiatives
- Investment in renewable energy (solar panels)
- Cybersecurity measures and employee training
- Improved onboarding and employee well-being programs
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Responsible purchasing policy
- KIS agreement for child protection
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, TCFD, UN Global Compact, ILO conventions, ISO 26000
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
- SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
- SDG 13 (Climate Action)
Initiatives contribute to these goals through renewable energy use, sustainable product design, waste reduction, and carbon offsetting.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Revolution FLEX 2x12 Kg washing machine
- Apple juice machines
- Beer terminals
- Fast-cooking pizza terminals
Awards & Recognition
- Bronze medal from EcoVadis
- CSR Innovation prize at the 2021 U Trade Show
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:122,261 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:536 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:736 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:117,803 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:10% (laundry units with solar panels)
Total Energy Consumption:142,854.3 MWh/year
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- operational innovation
- strategy and development
- services and customers
- HR and employees
- communities and corporate social responsibility
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy usage in Revolution laundry units by implementing automatic shutdown and restart in photobooths, saving about 30% of power consumption; using remote telemetry systems to reduce service visits and consumable waste; replacing traditional lighting with low-energy LED lamps; upgrading infrastructure in offices with improved insulation and more efficient air conditioning and heating systems; incorporated solar panels in new laundry units, reducing electricity use by 10-30% per machine.
- Reduced waste generation across all processes; refurbished and resold electrical equipment such as photobooth cameras and printers; implemented a green fleet policy.
Social Achievements
- Improved services offered to consumers with disabilities (on-screen instructions for hard-of-hearing customers, voice instructions and adapted screen colours and font sizes for visually impaired consumers, universal photobooth for wheelchair users); partnered with FareShare to donate surplus food, avoiding food waste and CO2e emissions.
- Consistently updated employee induction process, including training modules on security awareness and refresher courses for regional engineers; achieved PCI DSS certification to mitigate online fraud risks; collaborative approach to health and safety with a diverse Health and Safety Committee.
Governance Achievements
- Established clear roles and responsibilities for sustainability; integrated sustainability into corporate strategy and risk management framework; annual environmental performance audits by Ecovadis; aligned commitments with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); formal process for development and approval of ESG-related policies (equality, diversity and inclusion, anti-corruption and bribery, whistleblowing).
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Deploy a total of 8,000 next-generation photobooths by the end of FY2025; increase the percentage of laundry units with solar panels annually; achieve carbon neutrality by 2040.
Short-term Goals:
- Deploy approx. 3,000 next-generation photobooths in FY2024; install an average of 80-90 Revolution laundry machines per month in FY2024; install a second range of 500 new digital kiosks in France in 2024; reduce energy consumption and gradually transition to renewable energy sources.
Environmental Challenges
- Supplier delays impacting the deployment of next-generation photobooths; technical issues with pizza vending machines; increased potential legislation and rising costs of waste disposal; energy consumption, water scarcity, and rising car fuel prices; potential for centralized ID photo production; failure to identify new business opportunities; inability to deliver anticipated benefits from new products; deterioration or loss of key commercial relationships; reliance on foreign manufacturers; reputational risks; product and service quality; failure to keep up with technological advances; cyber risks; climate change.
Mitigation Strategies
- Resolved supplier delays; moved pizza vending machine manufacture in-house; focused on recycling and reuse of decommissioned products; continually investing in energy-efficient enhancements; developed new systems leveraging 3D technology in ID security standards and securely linking booths to administration repositories; regularly monitors the performance of its entire estate of machines; actively manages site-owner relationships; conducts extensive research into quality and ethics before procuring products; invests in existing estate and product innovation; continually focuses on R&D; undertakes ongoing assessment of cyber risks; reduces energy use and curbs demand for natural resources; operates a green fleet policy.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Extensive research into quality and ethics before procuring products from any new country or supplier; regular monitoring and reviews of financial and operating resilience of suppliers; reporting on payment of suppliers.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Water scarcity
Transition Risks
- Increased potential legislation; increasing awareness of the climate crisis amongst consumers; rising car fuel prices.
Opportunities
- Reduction of energy and water consumption; development of energy-efficient products.
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: TCFD, GRI
Certifications: ISO 9001
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Revolution laundry units with eco-friendly features; next-generation photobooths with enhanced user experience and digital functionality.
Awards & Recognition
- Sustainability prize at the System U exhibition (2021)