Environment

We're aware of the impact that our business operations may have on the natural environment. We endeavour to minimise and mitigate such effects where possible by utilising environmentally benign materials and practices. We respect our environment, and share best practice with all of our stakeholders as we strive to achieve our environmental targets.

As our business continues to grow and we strive to provide world-class services for our clients we also encounter increasing environmental challenges in minimising our impact on climate change. This is a key issue for us and we have implemented many initiatives to improve our own environmental performance, and also influence improvement for our clients and suppliers too.

We have a large vehicle fleet which contributes around 90% of our carbon footprint so one of our environmental priorities during 2009 is to purchase low emission, fuel efficient vehicles in our vehicle replacement programme.

We will also continue to make improvements in our measuring and monitoring systems for fuel and energy consumption, and utilise the extensive knowledge and expertise we are fortunate to have among our own environment and sustainability specialists.

What is our objective?
To demonstrate continuous improvement in our environmental performance.

How are we going to achieve it?

1. Organise, in conjunction with a client, a road show on 5 June 2009 celebrating World Environment Day;
2. Reduce replaced vehicle CO₂ emissions by 10% by purchasing at least 100 low emission vehicles as part of our replacement programme, and by further investment in on board vehicle telematic tracker systems;
3. Develop a consistent approach for electricity and gas reduction in MITIE offices through improved monitoring, measurement and targeted projects; and
4. Continue our environmental management certification programme in accordance with the requirements of ISO14001.

To view our 2009 May Day pledges just click here