How Mitie Exceeded its Key Targets in 2025 ESG Report
Mitie is a British based strategic outsourcing and energy service.
The company has been placed in the top 2% of more than 22,7000 global environmental disclosures by the CDP Climate A list for two years running.
Its 2025 ESG report outlines the progress the company has made in its social value and environmental goals in the past year.
Key takeaways from the report
The company reports that it has completed phase 1 of its Plan Zero initiative by bringing its net Scope 1 and 2 emissions down by 22%.
A total of 6,255 electric vehicles (EVs) make up 74% of its UK fleet and paving the way to Mitie's goal of reaching net zero by 2025.
The company operates 16 completely decarbonised buildings and uses 100% renewable energy for all its sites.
Peter Dickinson, Chief Legal Officer for Mitie says: “Our Plan Zero initiative, launched in 2020, set out an ambitious, industry-leading five-year pathway to Net Zero.
“With the completion of Phase 1, we mark a significant milestone in our journey, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to decarbonisation, even as the scale and complexity of our operations have grown.”
Mitie embeds sustainability across its supply chain by reducing supply chain emissions by 6% and embedding 550 suppliers.
More than half of Mitie's procurement spend is now covered by the Supplier Management Programme which includes sustainability score cards, ethical sourcing checks and digital engagement through its Coupa platform.
Focussing on people
Mitie has more than 90 technical, professional and managerial programmes which hosts more than 1500 apprentices.
The programmes aim to develop skills in pump engineering, data technology, security, business administration and project management.
The company has also pledged more than US$2.9m into the Apprenticeship Levy that supports 150 apprentices across 35 organisations outside of Mitie.
Colleagues volunteered for a collective 32,512 hours following Mitie’s Giving Back programme.
Mitie also introduced 1,008 prison leavers to local employers and supported 495 people through its Ready2Work scheme.
The company launched Plan Thrive pleading to uplift one million lives and enable 1,000 places to prosper.
Peter continues: “Our ESG strategy is focused on delivering real world impact – supporting our people, helping our customers meet their goals, and contributing to a more sustainable future.
“We’re committed to doing the right thing and sharing what we’ve learned along the way.”
More about Mitie
The UK-based facilities management company was founded in 1987 and employs 76,000 people.
Mitie works with trusted partners to transform build estates, lived experiences for colleagues and customers and to provide data-driven insights to inform better decision making.
It also delivers projects in areas like power and grid connections, building fit outs and modernisation, decarbonisation, fire and security and telecoms infrastructure.
With expertise in central government, critical national infrastructure, defence, financial services, healthcare and life sciences, local government and education, retail and logistics, manufacturing and media and transport and aviation.
Phil Bentley, CEO, Mitie Group says “At Mitie, our ESG strategy is about driving meaningful change and creating a positive impact on the environment and society.
“We are committed to innovation and sustainability, ensuring we meet our customers’ evolving needs while promoting growth.
“As a global leader in ESG, collaboration, technology and innovation are at the heart of our efforts to transform the built environment and enhance the lives of our customers and their communities.”
