CREATING SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENTS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE mgf.co.uk
3 OUR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS ALIGNMENT (SDGs) 4 ENVIRONMENT 6 OUR ROAD MAP TO NET ZERO CARBON 9 DEPOT GARDENS 10 ENERGY USE 12 EMISSIONS DATA 12 BIODIVERSITY 13 R&D INNOVATION 14 DESIGN CASE STUDY 15 SOCIAL 16 COLLEAGUE CASE STUDY 17 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 22 VOLUNTEERING 23 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CASE STUDY 24 GOVERNANCE 26
OUR MANAGING DIRECTOR SUSTAINABILITY IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF ALL THAT WE DO AND IS VITAL TO OUR EXISTENCE AND CORE VALUES. We have set challenging but achievable sustainability targets, both internally and with our supply chain partners. We have a clear plan in place to monitor and achieve these which will benefit MGF, our supply chain family, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. As a responsible business, that works to provide shoring, structural, lifting and safety solutions, we realised that we must evolve to operate with a focus towards sustainability and the environment and put them on an equal footing to our health and safety standards. To do so, we need to have a clear plan to proactively reduce our emissions. MGF will step up and play our part by monitoring government and customer expectations, moving our business forward in a sustainable way, promoting best practices, and providing excellent training to ensure that we are participating in a better future for all. I believe that, whilst our primary objectives are to meet the requirements of our customers and to remain financially secure, we must ensure that our operational activities are undertaken in a manner that enhances our people, the environment, and the communities in which we operate. Being a sustainable business is a key part of our everyday life and is a main pillar within our Mission and Values. We have now begun our journey, with some key achievements over the last 12 months including, cascading our Road Map to Net Zero Carbon, employing an Environmental & Sustainability Advisor, and gaining accreditation in ISO 50001 Energy Management. I hope you enjoy the report my team has prepared which outlines some key areas of how we are playing our part in creating better and stronger communities, supporting the environment, whilst maintaining our core function of delivering world-class shoring, structual, lifting and safety equipment. SIMON LITTLEWOOD, MANAGING DIRECTOR AT MGF 3
DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs) ALIGNMENT At MGF we believe that our chosen SDGs have the most influence across the company to promote a culture of social and environmental responsibility. These SDGs have been the driving force in producing positive change across the business. Our aim for each SDG: ALLOWING ALL EMPLOYEES TO FEEL SECURE THAT GENDER WILL NOT BE A BARRIER AT MGF ENSURING THAT THERE IS AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY BEING USED IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE BUSINESS 4 ENSURE THAT POSITIVE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF ALL WITHIN THE ORGANISATION IS PLANNED FOR
MAKE ACTIONABLE MOVEMENT TOWARDS RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION ENSURE MGF ARE LEADING EXPERTS IN INDUSTRY INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROMOTING BOTH WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE BUSINESS TAKE ACTION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE BOTH IN OUR UNDERSTANDING AND ITS IMPACTS ON EMPLOYEE’S LIVES 5
CLIMATE ACTION We are following what we have laid out in our Roadmap to Net Zero Carbon, in support of the UK’s 2050 net zero target, to help us to reduce our emissions and continue to become a more environmentally conscious business. HYBRID / ELECTRIC COMPANY CARS: In 2022/23, 74% of company cars are hybrid or full electric We have installed electric charge points at 33% of our depots COMMERCIAL FLEET: In 2022/23, 95% of commercial vehicle fleet is Euro 6 compliant Reduced CO2 emissions via site suspensions - increased site suspensions by 10% 6
In 2022, we appointed our first dedicated Environmental & Sustainability Advisor. This appointment has allowed huge change to take place in working towards our short and long term ESG goals. To promote behavioural change, we have been implementing more environmental and sustainability training across the company. This includes bulletins and toolbox talks, as well as utilising resources on the Supply Chain Sustainability School, where we have achieved gold status. To support sustainability across the company, we have appointed Sustainability Champions at each of our depots. Our Sustainability Champions have been: • Designing and creating depot gardens, which have been utilising waste and damaged equipment which prevents these materials going to landfill • Analysing the energy usage of the depots to see where improvements can be made • Promoting recycling across the depots • Contributing to bi-monthly sustainability meetings • Supporting our Environment & Sustainability Advisor Each Sustainability Champion was gifted a tree to nurture as thank you for their commitment to sustainability. 7
INCREASE SUSTAINABILITY AWARENESS Launch MGF’s short term Roadmap to Net Zero Carbon strategy, outlining targets to be achieved during the years 2022-2025. Raise awareness of MGF’s continued commitment to carbon reduction and increase employee’s knowledge and their contribution to carbon outputs via initiatives and campaigns. 2022 ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT GREEN ENERGY REVIEW Produce and publish for external reporting. Undertake a review of green energy such as solar panel installation and the use of HVO fuel. This will then enable us to propose a plan for implementation. SUPPLY CHAIN REVIEW CARBON TARGETS Review and define stretching, but realistic, carbon targets for each MGF location. 2024 Review the supply chain regarding sustainable procurement with the focus being heavily centred on sustainability during the approval and assessment stage. IMPLEMENT ISO 50001 IMPROVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES Fully review the outcomes of ISO 50001 audit with the aim of continually reducing energy consumption. OUR ROAD MAP TO NET ZERO CARBON Our road map to net zero carbon strengthens our relationship with our customers and suppliers, as well as enhancing our responsible approach to business, whilst helping us all contribute to combating the global challenge that is climate change. 8 ELECTRIC / HYBRID PLANT REVIEW ENGINEERING APPROACH Research and review the effectiveness of onsite electric and hybrid forklift trucks and plant. To focus on innovation in materials, products & services whilst considering the principles of a circular economy.
BEHAVIOURAL CHANGE PROGRAMME Continue to phase out diesel company cars moving towards hybrid and all electric. Develop an effective behavioural change programme to improve carbon reduction. WATER AUDIT Undertake a water usage audit and implement consumption reduction and recycling opportunities. WASTE AUDIT ISO 50001 Become ISO 50001 certified to continue to show commitment for considering energy consumption across the business. ESOS (Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme) audit and assessment for phase 3 in accordance to the ESOS Regulations 2014. 2023 Undertake a waste audit, including specifying waste contractors, to help MGF work towards zero waste to landfill. REVIEW OF TRANSPORT All company cars will be hybrid / electric and all commercial vehicles to be diesel engine Euro 6 compliant. INCREASED ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTING Provide further resources for sustainability and environmental initiatives and reporting to ensure regular updates of company performance split by location. INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS To support the move to hybrid and electric vehicles, there will be an increase in electric car charging points at MGF locations. Further improvements will be made by changing lighting to LED, installing sensors and making buildings more efficient. A ‘switch off’ campaign will be launched to support this. 2025 PRODUCT CARBON DATA COMPLETE 3 YEAR REVIEW Produce embodied carbon data on MGF’s core product range. Analyse performance against targets and set target and strategy for 2025 onwards with a view to becoming net zero by or before 2050. 9
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