Our commitment to sustainability
Sustainability touches every part of our organisation; from business development to the operations of our offices and how we support our customers and local community. We aim to improve People, Planet and Profit. Everything is led by our six priorities: Community, Climate, Resources, Trust, Generations and Equality.
Our six sustainability priorities
Community
Partnering with local suppliers. Hiring local talent. Supporting local charities. We aim to make a difference in a community we've called home for over four decades.
Climate
Our approach to sustainability is underpinned by acknowledging, understanding and committing to a carbon-neutral world.
Resources
We use sustainable and renewable resources in our supply chain wherever possible. The most recent expansion of our headquarters includes EV charging points and a solar panel roof which supplements on-site power requirements.
Trust
Maintaining and building on the confidence we instil in our workforce; we uphold fair social and ethical standards while promoting wellbeing initiatives.
Generations
From apprentices to senior managers, we commit to ongoing investment in our people through the delivery of training and professional development.
Equality
We recognise the need for greater initiatives to support diversity and inclusion in our organisation, within our industry and across the broader business landscape to help create equal opportunities for all.
View our Gender Pay Gap 23/24 report
MHR and Planet Mark
We are working with Planet Mark to measure our carbon footprint. This is a major way in which we can have a positive impact on the planet and our society. Through the Planet Mark Business Certification, we will measure and reduce our carbon footprint to ensure sustainability is embedded into our business practices.
Clean, renewable energy now powers our offices, with on-site solar panels contributing to an increasing proportion of that.
Our promise to sustainability
Actions. Evidence. Ambitions. Our interactive report covers the ways that sustainability touches every part of our business. See what we've been doing to tackle our six priorities and our plans for the next decade.
Our commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Good Health
We promote healthy lives and wellbeing through charitable initiatives such as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Movember. All employees also have access to Mental Health First Aiders, a confidential EAP service and a 24-hour GP service.
Quality Education
We aim to promote and nurture homegrown talent whenever possible. We do this by connecting with local schools and universities, holding specialist events and providing both placement and work experience opportunities.
Gender Equality
Equality, diversity and inclusion are guiding principles for all our staff from day one. We are proud of MHR's diverse community. In the typically male-dominated tech industry, we're happy to break the mould while always seeking to improve further.
Affordable and Clean Energy
We constantly monitor ways to move towards using more sustainable energy sources. Our new buildings at our Mere Way campus harness solar energy, and we provide EV charging stations there.
Decent Work and Economic Growth
MHR Academy helps us provide holistic training to graduates and new colleagues. Investing in our people has long-term benefits – 20% of our staff have worked with us for a decade or more.
Industry Innovation Infrastructure
Our new buildings reflect commitment to our people with innovative and inclusive workspaces. We're upping our use of solar panels to offset the impact this development has had and contribute to a sustainable future.
Reduced Inequalities
We aim to create software that is accessible for all, so we worked closely with the Royal National Institute of Blind People when developing our products. We've invested over 1,300 hours in making People First truly accessible.
Responsible Compensation and Production
We have solar panels at HQ and a data centre with regulated cooling to reduce power and minimise environmental impact. We also recycle 98.2% of our waste yearly and have invested in clean energy sources.
Get in touch to find out more about sustainability at MHR
People. Planet. Profit.
Sustainability FAQs
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We are actively working towards achieving net zero by 2050. Before then, we aim to be a carbon-neutral business by 2028. How we will achieve this is outlined throughout our carbon commitments and carbon framework.
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Yes, we publish an annual sustainability report. Please contact us to find out more.
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Yes. We fully recognise the impact of our actions on climate change. We’re taking tangible steps towards a net zero carbon future and tracking our energy consumption across all areas of the business.
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We work closely with local charities such as Rainbows Children’s Hospice and Hits Radio's Mission Christmas, supporting our local community. We will continue working with these charities, as well as others, throughout the year.
