Note from Lockhart’s Supplier: Marco
B Corp matters to Marco because it aligns with our visions of ‘a healthy world where every drink exceeds expectations’. We want Marco to be a force for good in this world, and we want our customers, communities, and employees to feel proud to work at, and do business with Marco.
In 2010, Marco decided to focus on energy-efficient systems like the ecoboiler, which was industry-leading in energy efficiency, being up to 45% more efficient than competitors based on standby energy use. This was independently tested against UK and US competitors with similar output volumes. Since then, our commitment to being a force for good has grown. For example, in 2013, we focused on reducing water usage in manufacturing. We introduced waterless testing using the Innomatec Pressure Tester to detect leaks and test equipment without actually running water through the system, saving both water and energy. We are among the few in our industry to implement this, verified through a case study with peer companies and recognised as an ‘Environmentally Innovative Manufacturing Process’ by B Corp. In 2020, Marco decided to pursue B Corp certification.
In 2021, we won the ‘Best Managed Companies Award’ in Ireland. We also started greenhouse gas accounting, and to date we have reduced our CO2 emissions from 1906 tonnes (October 2021 to March 2022) to 717 tonnes (July 2023 to December 2023), which is 54%. In 2022, Marco was the first small-medium business to support the planting of 1 hectare of native woodland through the Nature Trust. After all this work, in 2023, we achieved B Corp certification. As a B Corp certified company, Marco joins a global community that seeks to make their business a force for good. We were also awarded the Investors in Diversity silver award.
Based on the B Impact Assessment, Marco Beverage Systems earned an overall score of 91.2. The median score for ordinary businesses who complete the assessment is currently 50.9. In line with the B Corp Impact Assessment 5 areas (Governance, Workers, Community, Environment, Customers) we developed our Four Focus Areas. These focus areas are part of the practices and policies that led to us achieving our B Corp Score and encompasses our wider company commitments to corporate social responsibility.
Marco’s pillars O U O A
1. Product Design 2. The Nature Trust
3. Green House Gas Accounting
4. Waterless Testing
1. Local Scholarships 2. Sports Clubs 3. Industry Networks
1. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belong (DEIB)
2. Recruitment, Training & Career Development
3. Employee Wellbeing, Engagement & Recognition
4. Culture SUSTAINABLE FUTURE 13
1. Business Practices 2. ISO Quality Standards 3. Supply Chain 4. Governance
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