M Group Services - ESG Report 21-22 - Flipbook - Page 12
Our STEM intent
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are fields that are central to our
operations at M Group Services and we constantly look for ways to encourage people to pursue
a career in these industries. Over the past few years, COVID-19 has made the organisation
of STEM events a real challenge, with limited opportunities for STEM careers workshops to be
held. However, we continue to recognise the importance of STEM within our business and have
a number of new STEM Ambassadors who have registered across the Group this year. With
COVID-19 restrictions now reducing, we are refocusing our efforts to meet young people
face-to-face.
Z-Tech taking part in a beach clean-up in Brighton to ensure
it’s safe for members of the public.
Our Commitment to the Community
We understand that we can make an important contribution to the wellbeing
of the communities in which we operate. It is our intention wherever possible to
leave a positive legacy on every community in which we carry out our essential
works, we see our role as contributing to building sustainable cities and
communities.
Across all M Group Services operations, we work hard to engage with
the communities we work in, minimising disruption and behaving
respectfully towards everyone we interact with.
Our community engagement covers a broad range of activities.
Our people are regularly undertaking charity work, fundraising and
volunteering for several local and nationwide charities, as well as
volunteering within the communities we work in, to make a difference
for local residents.
Through our STEM Ambassador schemes, we have continued to inspire
and encourage younger generations, and this has been supported by
our work with local schools across the UK and Ireland. We also support
Career Transition Partnership (CTP) Events, supporting leavers of the
Armed Forces Community as they navigate back into work outside of
the Armed Forces. A lot of the skills gained in the Armed Forces can be
transferred into our sector. This year, one of our people within Morrison
Data Services won the Volunteer of the Year at the Ex-Armed Forces
in Business Awards. We’re also extremely proud as a Group to hold the
Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award.
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Measuring social value is becoming a greater
focus for us as we begin to adopt
methodologies such as The National Social
Value Measurement Framework.
The role of
Innovation:
Across M Group Services, we utilise STEM skills on a daily basis and through supporting the next
generation of professionals, we can help to ensure the continuous growth of our business. Working
with the right people is central to how we operate, and we try to create working environments that
allow our people to fulfil their potential. We hope to provide young people with the knowledge,
skills and expertise that is required for a successful career in their chosen field.
As well as providing opportunities to those who wish to pursue a career in a STEM field, we are
also committed to educating those who may not have considered our industry as a potential
career and we work to increase awareness around the work we do. We hope to allow people to
discover their untapped potential by providing opportunities that they may not already have
Through our innovation
ecosystem we
highlight and promote
innovation best
practice across our
various sectors and
provide the example
and inspiration to
excel in the pursuit
of building sustainable
communities
and spaces.
See page 17.
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