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Sustainability

We are unified in providing services that promote a safe and sustainable future.

We are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our own activities and that of our supply chain. We strive to create a working environment where our employees feel valued and engaged.

Our Goals

Sustainability already runs throughout our business but we are always striving to do better. We have identified and focussed on what we believe are the three core elements of a sustainable business: Products, Planet and People.

Products

Marlowe’s businesses are unified in providing services that promote a safe and sustainable future. All of our businesses are bound by the common purpose of protecting people, ensuring adherence to essential regulations, and promoting environmental sustainability.

Planet

We are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our own activities and that of our supply chain. To show our commitment to this we are pleased to announce that we are developing our sustainability action plan to reach a Net Zero by 2035.

People

We are committed to being a responsible employer and strive to create a working environment where our employees are actively engaged and part of our business’ success. Those that feel valued and understand how they contribute to the success of the business will continue to deliver excellent results

Sustainability report

Our sustainability section in our latest annual report

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ESG Committee

The committee was set up to identify best practice and help develop, maintain and implement the Group level ESG strategy.

We have Group wide representation including senior representatives and new joiners. We want to keep a close eye on development and leverage the great ideas our people have across the Group. The ESG Committee is primarily responsible for:

Disclosing

Increasing the disclosure of the Group’s key ESG matters externally and internally

Monitoring

Monitoring our own ESG performance against stated goals

Developing

Developing our sustainability strategy and governance structures to reduce our environmental impact and enhance our social and governance standards

Reporting

Ensuring the Group and our divisions are capturing our ESG KPIs and performance measures in line with our investor expectations and regulatory requirements

UN SDGS Alignment

As a Group, our proposition is strongly aligned with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health & Wellbeing

Marlowe’s water & air hygiene division inspects and maintains water and air systems for harmful contaminants. We test water systems for legionella and bacterial contamination, we test premises for asbestos, and we maintain air quality systems.

Clean Water and Sanitation

Marlowe’s water and air hygiene division make sure our customers have safely managed their water systems, testing temperature, water quality and corrosion of systems which may result in waterborne contaminants. We then provide customised water recycling solutions for sewage and industrial wastewater treatment. Our technical specialists ensure the flows recycled into the environment meet full environmental and trade effluent compliance.

Affordable and Clean Energy

We are in the process of moving our vehicle fleet to electric vehicles where feasible. As of 31st March 2024, 19% of vehicles are electric or hybrid, which compares to 16% in FY23. Each division has implemented their own targets to either reduce reliance on fossil fuels or switch to cleaner energy sources with a large majority of our sites now REGO certified. 

Decent Work and Economic Growth

All of Marlowe’s businesses provide training and relevant qualifications. Marlowe’s TIC divisions have a dedicated state-of-the-art training facility and in-house development programmes and can provide specialised certification and accreditation.

The services Marlowe provides promote safe and secure working environments. We help prevent, detect and monitor fire & security risks, we ensure water & air systems are safe and free from contamination.

Promote sustained, inclusion and sustainable economic growth and decent work for all

Providing outsourced employment law, eLearning, HR and H&S services to ensure the workplace is safe and compliant for 100,000s of employees.

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

William Martin actively audits and consults on building risks.