Our approach to environmental sustainability
Introduction
MannionDaniels’ mission is to work for an equitable, inclusive, and sustainable world. We believe that caring for the environment is fundamental to achieving this mission and is intrinsically linked to our work in health and equality.
We recognise the urgency of the global environmental challenges we face today, including the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. We are committed to reducing and, where possible, neutralising the environmental impact of our operations while contributing to a more sustainable future through our work.
Our commitments
We have made clear, measurable commitments to reduce our environmental impact and align our actions with global climate goals.
- We have pledged to halve our greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 against our 2019 baseline and achieve net zero before 2050, in line with the United Nation’s Race to Zero campaign.
- Our carbon reduction targets are science-based, aligned with a 1.5 global warming scenario, and have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
- As signatories of the SME Climate Hub, we are part of a global movement supporting small and medium-sized enterprises to take climate action and meet net zero targets
These commitments guide our environmental strategy and inform how we operate as an organisation.
Measuring and reporting our impact
Transparency and accountability are central to our approach. Each year, we measure and report our carbon footprint, alongside our progress towards reducing emissions.
- Our annual Carbon Reports outline our emissions, reduction activities, and carbon compensation approach:
- Before establishing 2019 as our baseline year, we tracked emissions from staff flights annually from 2014. The equivalent carbon cost was invested in sustainable energy projects selected by our staff, supporting climate mitigation initiatives globally.
- Our reporting enables us to monitor progress, identify areas for improvement, and remain accountable to our commitments.
What we’re doing in practice
In 2022, we launched mdsustain, a sustainability solutions service, designed to support organisations and businesses at any stage of their sustainability journey in becoming more environmentally sustainable.
Through structured packages – including an online self-paced modular learning package, through to a customised suite of services – mdsustain provides guidance, tools and expert support, to help organisations understand and measure their environmental impact, reduce emissions and resource use, and embed sustainability into operations and strategy.
The service is designed to address wider organisational and value chain impacts, enabling businesses to make a genuine environmental difference. In addition, organisations can explore high-integrity, UK-sourced credits through mdsustain, supporting credible and meaningful climate action.
“mdsustain have been instrumental in helping us kick-start our carbon reduction journey. They helped us navigate what was initially a daunting task with clear process, guidance, and tools, at an extremely competitive rate.” — Cat Fuller, Programme Manager, IPPF UK
As MannionDaniels we are also embedding sustainability into our day-to-day operations and organisational culture.
- Our UK office is powered by renewable energy and supported by environmentally responsible cleaning services.
- A dedicated group of internal environmental champions drives implementation of our environmental strategy, promotes good practice, and encourages engagement across teams and locations.
- We continually review our operations to identify opportunities to reduce emissions and improve environmental performance.
Environmental management and certifications
Our commitment to operational sustainability is supported by recognised standards and certifications.
Our Environmental Management System is certified to ISO14001 by the British Standards Institution (BSI). This ensures that we
- Minimise environmental impacts
- Comply with relevant legislation
- Continuously improve our environmental performance
Link to our Environmental Management System Scope document.
Mannion Daniels Limited is a certified B Corporation (or B Corp), demonstrating that we meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.
- Find out more about our B Corp certification.
- Read our news update on our first B Corp Impact Report.
Wider commitments and global frameworks
Beyond our direct environmental commitments, we align our work with broader global initiatives that support sustainable development.
As a participant in the UN Global Compact, we commit to uphold its ten principles covering human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption. We report annually on our progress through our Communication on Progress Reports.
We contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through:
- Our business operations
- Project delivery
- Fund management programmes.
Community and social responsibility
Alongside reducing our environmental footprint, we are committed to contributing positively to communities through our broader sustainability and corporate social responsibility efforts.
- We support initiatives through our Community Programmes, including investments in sustainable energy projects
- Our approach is guided by our Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility Policy
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