Our road to net zero

Sustainability, corporate responsibility, and Net Zero

Corporate Social responsibility refers to a company’s commitment to ethical practices, social impact, and environmental responsibility.  

Here at Mirus, we encourage sustainable practices by looking for ways to reduce our impact on greenhouse gas emissions and pursue the UK Government’s net-zero goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 100% from 1990 levels by 2050. Achieving this means that the total emissions produced by the UK would be equal to or less than the emissions removed from the environment.  

The Welsh Government has also committed to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. By 2030, choosing zero carbon will be routine, culturally embedded and self-regulating across the Welsh public sector. 

We have been investigating our emission sources to better understand where our emissions come from and calculate their scale. This knowledge has helped us set goals that will help us moving forward, to track progress as well as identify opportunities for carbon reduction. 

• Switched to Green Energy: We have opted for a green energy tariff at offices where we have control over the Gas and Electricity supply.
• Reduced Waste: We have provided recycling stations in offices in line with the governments instructions to encourage recycling materials like paper and plastic which reduces waste and saves on landfill tax and disposal rates.
• Printing: We have introduced printers that track printing per person and per department to help us see where printing can be reduced, using the new Papercut hive system.

• Quality Carbon Offsetting: For unavoidable emissions, consider carbon offsetting projects.
• How holding some meetings via teams can help reduce the impact of travel and using community spaces to reduce travel to regional offices.
• Reducing single use items.

Things to consider going forward:

• Offices: When sourcing new office spaces and new services consider public transport links.
• Promote cycle to work, carpooling, and purchase or electric vehicles for commuting and work-related travel.

What can I do?

• Energy Supplier: Choose a supplier for your electric and gas that uses an renewable energy source to power your home.
• Transport- Cycle or use public transport when possible and choose and electric vehicle for your next car.
• Save water: Turn off taps when not in use.
• Recycle: Recycle your glass, plastic, paper and tins in your local recycling collections. Take other recyclable items to your local recycling centre.

For more information or to contribute to our Net zero goals, contact Cerian Shaw:

Email: cerian.shaw@mirus-wales.org.uk.