Sustainability

STRIVING TO CREATE A POSITIVE IMPACT

At MCS, sustainability and social value are core to our ethos. We prioritise three key pillars: environment and footprint, people and communities, and governance and resilience. Through focused efforts in these areas, we strive to create a positive impact on both the environment and society, fostering a more sustainable and equitable future for all.

Our Sustainability Strategy

Our sustainability strategy comprehensively addresses all aspects of our operations, establishing clear medium and long-term objectives. 

To thoroughly understand our business priorities, we conducted a risk-based materiality assessment, incorporating input from stakeholders and external experts. 

This involved engaging and consulting with key clients, our board, and employees. We also considered took into account evolving legislative dynamics, considering both present and future requirements 
All targets within this strategy align with a baseline year set to the last full fiscal year at time of creation (April 2022-March 2023). Our strategy underscores an ongoing commitment to improving and adapting our business practices. Therefore, to ensure transparency in our sustainability journey, we will publish our progress against these targets annually.

Our full and comprehensive strategy can be accessed via the link below.

Our 3 Key Sustainability Pillars

This pillar embodies our commitment to responsible environmental practices that leave a positive mark on the world we operate in. In this section we break down our approach to minimising our environmental impact and reducing our footprint. 

Focusing on three key areas within; Climate Consciousness, Resource Efficiency and Sustainable Solutions for our Clients. From everyday initiatives to overarching goals, we’re eager to share how we’re making a real, tangible difference. We aim to create a positive and lasting environmental legacy, demonstrating that responsible business practices can pave the way for a more sustainable future.

A cornerstone within our sustainability strategy that celebrates the positive influence we aim to create. This pillar is a tribute to our commitment to fostering thriving communities, nurturing employee well-being, and championing collaboration within our industry.

In this section we will unravel the initiatives and approaches that define our genuine dedication to making a positive impact. From community engagement to prioritising the well-being of our employees, and fostering collaboration across the industry.

In this section, we’re not just talking about sustainability; we’re showcasing how it comes to life through the people we empower and the communities we support.

This pillar is often overlooked within sustainability strategies and for us it encompasses the sub-sections of customer satisfaction, quality assurance, responsible operations, and risk management. All of which are core to our success as a business.

In this section, we provide a comprehensive breakdown of our governance principles, highlighting our dedication to transparency, accountability, and the pursuit of operational excellence.

Serving as a forward-looking guide, providing insights into our ongoing commitment to sound governance and resilient business practices.

2023 – 2024 Annual Sustainability Report

Welcome to MCS’s 2024 Annual Sustainability Report. This is our first update report since publishing our Sustainability Strategy in 2023. Our strategy update demonstrates our continued commitment to sustainable action, combining all aspects of our organisational activities that directly contribute to our sustainable ambitions. The review considers our progress towards attaining our targets using relevant data collected across the last financial year, 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024, unless otherwise stated.

OUR ENVIRONMENT & FOOTPRINT ROADMAP

In this section we break down our approach to minimising our environmental impact and reducing our footprint. The below table showcases our short- and long-term targets:

2025

2030

2025

2030

2025

2030

OUR PEOPLE & COMMUNITIES ROADMAP

In this section we will unravel the initiatives and approaches that define our genuine dedication to making a positive impact. From community engagement to prioritising the well-being of our employees, and fostering collaboration across the industry. The below table showcases our short and long term targets:

2025

2030

2025

2030

2025

2030

OUR GOVERNANCE & RESILIENCE ROADMAP

In this section, we provide a comprehensive breakdown of our governance principles, highlighting our dedication to transparency, accountability, and the pursuit of operational excellence. The below table showcases our short and long term targets:

2025

2030

2025

2030

2025

2030

MCS are proud to be recognised as a Silver level partner with the Supply Chain Sustainability School (SCSS) demonstrating our commitment to sustainability within our business and supply chain. This achievement demonstrates our dedication to environmental, social, and ethical considerations in our business operations.