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2M Group Commitment to Sustainability
Sustainability Overview
Sustainability is an important value at the 2M Group of Companies and is central to our long-term business success.
We are committed to ensuring that our activities contribute to a better world for future generations, while supporting sustainable growth across our operations, though ESG Initiatives.
Our Approach
The 2M Group of Companies strives to achieve this by considering all aspects of what makes a successful and sustainable business.
At 2M we:
- Adapt our strategy to support sustainable growth and positive change
- Have aligned with the UN Global Compact on our chosen its Eight Principles
- Embedded circular economy principles by minimising waste and maximising the reuse of materials throughout our value chain.
- Work to reduce our carbon footprint and improve environmental performance
- Engage with partners such as Ecovadis to
– Assess the impact of our activities on people and the environment
– Work collaboratively with suppliers to promote sustainable practices and responsible sourcing across our value chain.
From social sustainability to environmental responsibility, we are contributing to a healthier world today and for the future.
10%
To reduce carbon emissions (scope 1 & 2) by 10% in 2028 compared to 2023 and to achieve this despite future organic & acquisition growth. This is split into the following sub targets:
a. To reduce carbon emissions (Scope 1) by 10% by 2028 compared to 2023.
b. To reduce carbon emissions (Scope 2) by 10% by 2028 compared to 2023.
10%
Reduce Waste Intensity* by 10% by 2030 compared to 2023/24 baseline
*amount of waste generated per unit of output (Revenue)
Achieve Year-on-Year Improvement in Employee Sustainability
Engagement compared to 2024/2025 Baseline
Our ESG Framework
Our sustainability approach is structured around three key pillars:
Environmental
We focus on reducing our environmental impact through:
- Climate stability and emission reductions
- Waste management
- Responsible use of natural resources
Social
We support our people and communities by focusing on:
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Diversity
- Health and safety
- A focus on STEM education
Governance
We maintain strong governance practices, including:
- Risk management
- Transparency
- Anti-bribery and anti-corruption
Sustainable Infrastructure & Emission Reduction Projects
The 2M Group of Companies strives for continual improvement in environmental performance and is committed to investing in projects that reduce our carbon footprint.
Over the years, we have made necessary changes to embed sustainability within our infrastructure. We set and review environmental objectives at Group, business, and site level, which are assessed annually in line with ISO 14001:2015 certification.
Key Projects & Achievements
Forklift Electrification Project
Delivered a saving of approximately 6,000 litres of diesel (4.6 tCO₂e) in 2024/2025 — equivalent to avoiding around 4.5 one-way long-haul flights between London and New York.
Stowlin Biomass Wood Pellet Boiler
Replaced traditional diesel oil, saving approximately 469.2 tCO₂e, equivalent to the carbon uptake of 1.56 hectares of UK woodland over 50 years
Solar Panels (Surfachem DE)
Generated 151.8 MWh of renewable energy (Apr 2023 – May 2025), offsetting 35.7 tCO₂e, equivalent to avoiding 136,000 miles of petrol car travel. Additional solar installations currently in early design phase
2M Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Project
Gas boiler optimisation reduced consumption by 329 MWh in 12 months, enough to power 122 UK households annually.
Sustainable Distribution
We work closely with logistics partners to measure and reduce Scope 3 emissions from transport
- Collaboration with Schenk introduced Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO), achieving a 26.6% emissions reduction for 2M Water Treatment in 2024/25
- Expanded HVO rollout with XPO Logistics, our largest transport partner to support further reductions.
- As a result, 2M achieved 41% reduction in UK transport-related Scope 3 emissions in 2024/25
Circular Waste & Reuse Systems
A core part of 2M’s approach is supporting a circular economy by:
- Keeping materials in use for longer
- Reducing reliance on single-use packaging
- Minimising waste generation across operations
We are transitioning away from linear “use-and-dispose” models by embedding reuse and closed-loop systems.
Across business units including Banner Chemicals and 2M Water Treatment, we operate structured return programmes for:
- IBCs
- drums
- containers
These systems support waste reduction targets and improved resource efficiency.
Solvent Circularity
Banner Chemicals offer the Solvecare™ Solvent Handling System a closed-loop solvent system which reduces:
- spills
- vapour exposure
- contamination
Enables safe, efficient solvent and packaging returns for reuse
Green Packaging
We are advancing sustainable packaging by:
- Reducing reliance on virgin plastics
- Increasing recycled content
- Supporting low-carbon material innovation
Key achievements:
- AdBlue small packs: 30% recycled plastic
- “Green layer” IBCs: 30% recycled content
- This project has Saved 23,326 kg of plastic and 36,553 kg CO₂ in 2025
Product Innovation
The 2M Group of Companies align with leading manufacturers who share a common commitment to sustainability, by actively collaborating on innovative solutions that reduce environmental impact and promote ethical practices across the supply chain.
By fostering partnerships with industry leaders, we are:
- Collaborating on innovative products with reduced environmental impact
- Promoting ethical practices across the supply chain
- Continuously improve our sustainable product portfolio
Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly Products
Pigmentan® offers anti-corrosion protection based on green technology and replacing the use of zinc and heavy metals.
CleanAirBlue® is a solution for diesel engines that helps capture nitrous oxide exhaust and remove harmful emissions from the environment.
2M Water Treatment offers an extensive range of speciality ingredients that help provide clean and safe water.
2M has recently signed a deal with Xampla to develop business opportunities in the packaging space with a portfolio of plastic free, bio-derived coatings (under brand name Morro®). For more information, please visit 2M Sustainable Packaging Technologies
Our People, Culture & Community Impact
The 2M Group of Companies is a global company, with 500 employees across worldwide locations. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to developing our staff both personally and professionally.
Our people are central to the success of 2M. We foster an inclusive, supportive working environment where all employees are encouraged to develop their skills, progress their careers, and contribute to a strong culture of collaboration and innovation.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
2M is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion across all areas of employment. We promote fair treatment and equal opportunity regardless of background and work continuously to ensure our people practices support an inclusive workplace culture.
Our policies and procedures are designed to promote fairness in recruitment, pay, training, and progression, and to prevent discrimination, harassment, or unfair treatment of any kind.
Fair Pay
2M is fully committed to fair pay and responsible employment practices. We proudly support the UN Global Compact’s target of ensuring all employees are paid a living wage. All our eligible employees are paid at or above the National Living Wage. Salaries are reviewed regularly using benchmarking and internal pay policies to ensure fairness, consistency, and competitiveness.
Engagement & Supportive Culture
Employee engagement and open communication are key to maintaining a positive workplace culture. We encourage feedback and collaboration across all levels of the business and strive to create an environment where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to contribute.
Learning, Development & Career Progression
We invest in learning and development to support skills growth, professional development, and long-term career progression. Through training opportunities and ongoing development initiatives, we aim to equip our people with the knowledge and capabilities they need to grow within the organisation. Supporting internal development not only strengthens our workforce but also helps us retain talent and build resilient, high-performing teams.
Health, Safety & Wellbeing
The health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees is a priority across all our operations. We continuously assess risks and review health and safety practices across 2M and provide appropriate training to support safe working environments at all locations. Our wellbeing initiatives include:
- Access to confidential mental health support services for all employees
- Trained mental health first aiders available across the business
- Menopause champions who provide guidance and peer support
- Weekly Yoga Sessions
- ‘Active Teams’ wellbeing initiatives, including access to group coaching and fitness challenges.
STEM Education & Schools Engagement
2M recognises the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in developing future talent and supporting long-term industry sustainability. We actively engage with schools to help raise awareness of STEM subjects and career pathways, particularly within science-based and technical fields.
Colleagues across the Group support STEM education through direct engagement with schools, including careers events, classroom sessions, and workplace-related learning activities. During 2024/25, 2M reached approximately 2,900 students through school engagement initiatives, helping to improve understanding of STEM subjects and their real-world applications.
Our school engagement activities aim to:
- Inspire interest in STEM subjects from an early age
- Increase awareness of career opportunities within science, engineering, and technology
- Provide practical insight into real-world applications of STEM skills
- Encourage greater diversity and inclusion within future STEM talent pipelines
By investing time, expertise, and resources into STEM education and schools’ engagement, 2M contributes to building future skills, supporting local communities, and strengthening the long-term resilience of our workforce and sector.
Trust, Integrity & Responsible Governance
The 2M Group of Companies is built on trust and integrity, a vision shared by our stakeholders. We have zero appetite for non-ethical business practices, reflecting our responsibility to global security and human rights.
Organisational Structure
Materiality Assessment
The 2M Group of Companies has undertaken a double materiality assessment in line with appropriate reporting standards to determine how our activities impact society and the environment, and how these issues impact our business.
In this assessment, the Sustainability Working Group identified 43 potential ESG topics, of which 15 were classified as material and integrated into our corporate sustainability strategy.
To ensure robust stakeholder input, we conducted a Sustainability Materiality Survey, with responses informing the Stakeholder Relevance score, while feedback from investors and senior leadership, gathered through our Enterprise Risk Management system, informed the Business Impact score.
This double materiality matrix supports KPI setting, prioritisation, and ESG strategy implementation, forming the foundation of 2M’s first materiality assessment. We will update this assessment periodically.
Key Material Topics
Our material ESG priorities include:
Biodiversity, water use, circular economy, waste management, climate strategy, sustainable product R&D, product stewardship, sustainable procurement, risk management, cybersecurity, ethics & governance, diversity & inclusion, people development & training, occupational health & safety, and STEM & community development.
Sustainability Policies
We have strengthened our policies under the umbrella of sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR). These are consolidated within our CSR & Governance Policy Handbook, available on the 2M website.
Business Ethics & Sustainable Procurement
The 2M Group is committed to zero-tolerance policies regarding bribery, corruption, fraud, and engagement with financially sanctioned countries or individuals.
We uphold the highest standards of data protection, cybersecurity, and digital transparency, supported by a dedicated cybersecurity team, a comprehensive Information Security Policy, and a Cyber Incident Response Plan (CIRP).
Our operations follow open and fair competition principles and comply fully with anti-trust laws, guided by our Fair Competition Policy.
We strictly prohibit child labour, human trafficking, and modern slavery within our operations and supply chain. All suppliers must undergo audit and approval processes and confirm adherence to our standards by signing our Code of Conduct.
Our Commitment
Integrity, transparency, and accountability are at the core of our business. We maintain a zero tolerance approach to unethical practices, reinforcing our commitment to sustainable growth, ethical governance, and global responsibility.
EcoVadis, the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, it evaluates companies on environmental impact, labour and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. Improvement points following each assessment help to enhance the sustainability programme in the organisation.
In August 2025, 2M Group achieved the prestigious Gold Standard, placing the company in the top 5% of businesses worldwide. This recognition highlights 2M’s unwavering commitment to sustainability, ethics, and responsible business practices across its global operations. Our German subsidiary: Ce-O2 Trockeneis GmbH has received a Platinum Medal in 2025.
Founded in 2004, the not-for-profit organisation RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) has united more than 4,000 stakeholders worldwide, from producers to finished consumer goods on the shelves.
As a member of the RSPO, the 2M Group of Companies is committed to supporting the sustainable palm oil industry and is continuously sourcing certified sustainable palm oil where possible.
UNGC
2M is signatory to the UN Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative to align strategy with universal principles on human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption.
Through our double materiality assessment, 2M has identified 8 of the UN Sustainable Development goals which are highly material to our business – we aim to prioritise improvement in these areas.
The 2M Group of Companies are committed to Responsible Care® – the chemical industry’s commitment to continual improvement in health, safety, security and environmental performance.
We strive for year-on-year improvement on our annual indices of performance in order to reduce reportable injuries, environmental incidents, dangerous occurrences, enforcement actions and to reduce waste and environmental impact.
We’re pleased to share our 2024/25 Sustainability Report, outlining the progress we’ve made across environmental, social, and governance priorities during the past year.
This year’s report highlights tangible performance improvements, including significant reductions in operational emissions, early progress against our 2028 climate targets, improved waste efficiency, and continued investment in renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure. We also expand our reporting on Scope 3 emissions, strengthening data quality and transparency across our value chain.
Beyond environmental performance, the report highlights our ongoing commitment to our people, communities, and ethical governance — from fair pay and wellbeing initiatives to STEM outreach, strong health and safety performance, and independent recognition through our EcoVadis Gold rating.
Together, these outcomes demonstrate how sustainability is embedded across our operations and decision-making, supporting long-term resilience, responsible growth, and positive impact.
Download the full 2024/25 Sustainability Report to explore our performance, data, and priorities in more detail. Previous Reports available from the downloads page.
