Caring for our people & our planet
Caring
We aim to make a positive difference in people’s lives, safeguarding and caring for our clients, candidates, contractors, colleagues, supply chain, communities and the environment.
Our ESG efforts are crucial to long-term value creation and growth. We believe sustainable growth is the only way to build a successful business, solve the skills crisis and have a lasting positive impact on our environment and society.
Our environmental vision centres around numerous targets and campaigns, including the drive to become net zero.
Environmental
We take a holistic approach to reducing energy consumption, waste and emissions.
Our environmental pledge:
Achieve an average 10% net reduction in carbon emissions in the Group year-on-year for the next five years and achieve net zero (Scopes 1 & 2) for Morson Talent.
Our environmental actions:
- Carbon reduction strategy
- Shell Fuel Card offset scheme
- Plant a tree for every permanent placement
- Investment in accredited international offset schemes
- EV chargers and electric fleet
- Science-based targets
Our Streamlined Energy and Carbon reporting (SECR) Statement and more can be found in the Morson Annual Report.
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Tree app
Our partnership with TreeApp
In association with Treeapp, the Group has pledged to plant a tree for every permanent placement we make, ultimately helping to tackle global deforestation and maintain the delicately balanced ecosystems that make up our world.
Thanks to Treeapp, our planting activity is performed by tree planters across the globe, who work collectively to ensure that tree planting benefits endemic species and the communities around them. Forests around the globe are shrinking at an alarming rate, whilst also reaching their maximum carbon storage capacity.
Numerous approaches are in motion to mitigate this effect, but only by planting more trees can we increase carbon capture, revitalise species and provide wider social and economic benefits to local communities.
We’ve planted more than 7,000 trees across multiple global locations, spanning Madagascar, Tanzania, Nepal and Indonesia. Our ‘Morson Group’ trees planted in 2023 will absorb 820 tonnes of carbon across their lifetime.
Environment and sustainability
Supply Chain Sustainability School
Morson is a partner of the Supply Chain Sustainability School, allowing the company to collaborate to improve efficiency and success across the supply chain.
We attained their Gold Award accreditation in October 2017 demonstrating greater levels of sustainability competence and engagement.
EV Fleet
Almost three-quarters of our emissions are derived from our fleet and we continue to monitor the automotive market as manufacturers work to develop new technology.
Our Canning Town branch fleet is fully electric and our business has adopted Shell’s fuel card scheme, Destination: Carbon Neutral.
We also ensured our entire fleet became ULEZ (Ultra Low Emissions Zone) compliant with an ongoing vehicle renewal programme.
Science-based targets
In addition to our pledge for net zero, we have recently committed to the Science Based Targets initiative.
Science-based targets show companies how much and how quickly they need to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to prevent the worst effects of climate change and in line with the Paris Agreement goals.
There are now over 5,000 businesses globally that have “committed”. These include big and well-known names such as Chanel, Cartier, Accenture, Adidas, LEGO Group, IKEA, Hellofresh, KPMG, and Loreal. Around 60% of the businesses have already reached their approved and committed targets.
We have committed to Science Based Targets.
Simpler Recycling
From March 31st, 2025, new Simpler Recycling laws in England will require plastic, paper/card, glass, metals, and food waste to be separated from general waste.
The new legislation aims to reduce confusion over what can and can’t be recycled, and will support both households and businesses to recycle more. By following these updated rules, we are reducing waste, creating greener workplaces, and making recycling an effortless part of everyday life.
What’s New?
- Comprehensive and consistent recycling services across all locations
- More recycling stations in key areas
- Clearer labelling on bins to ensure correct disposal
These small changes make a big difference. Less landfill, less confusion and more materials recycled the right way.
Content
- Awards
- Morson STEM Foundation
- ESG
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- Mental health
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- Mental health
- ESG
- PathFinders
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- Sustainability
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- Tech
- Awards
- ESG
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- Sustainability
- News
- Featured
- ESG
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- ESG
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HSQE Accreditations
‘Plan, Do, Check’
We passed two external surveillance audits, together with numerous external and internal audits, all with flying colours, which gives us reassurance and third-party verification of our working practices. Our current ISO standards include:
