Mannok


SUSTAINABILITY


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annok has published its sustainability strategy, the Mannok 2030 Vision which sets out a roadmap for the company to escalate its sustainability drive


for the rest of the decade, and position itself to achieve net zero carbon by 2050. Liam McCaffrey, Mannok CEO, says: “The publication of our Mannok 2030 Vision is a watershed moment for our business and our employees, as we significantly accelerate the progress we’ve made in recent years to transition our carbon intensive business to a more sustainable path.


“I am very proud of our many achievements to date, but there is a clear and collective understanding here at Mannok that we must do more; we have a moral obligation to do everything in our power to off-set the worst effects of three of the global crises we are all facing - climate change, biodiversity loss and the pollution of our environment. “As a company deeply rooted in the community, we have a considerable responsibility to the long-term environmental, social and economic sustainability of the region we live and work in, which sits alongside our commitment to our people at the core of our vision and values. We will play our part to make substantial contributions to forge a sustainable future for our people, our communities and our planet.”


People


Under the People pillar, the company commits to eliminating lost time accidents whilst creating a diverse and inclusive workplace with professional development opportunities for every employee. Caroline McCaffrey, human resources manager, says: “People are the lifeblood of our organisation and with 830 employees we have a duty to look after both the physical safety and mental health of each individual, whilst providing excellent employment and development opportunities. The priorities we have outlined for our people are safety, which supersedes all else, wellbeing and resilience, and continuous learning and professional development. “With 10 people focused targets outlined in the strategy, key projects include the


VISION


Mannok has published its 2030 Vision – a sustainability roadmap focused on People, Planet and Partners.


establishment of a comprehensive occupational health programme and the extension of our award-winning Skills Development Programme to provide structured career pathways and industry leading continuous development opportunities for every employee in the business.”


Planet


As a cement manufacturer, Mannok has committed to the ambitious goal to reduce carbon emissions by 33% by the end of the decade and achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The very nature of cement production is a carbon intensive process, which categorises it as “hard to abate” emissions.


Paul Monaghan, Mannok’s sustainability manager, says: “We will achieve our target of 33% emissions reduction by 2030 by working in collaboration with industry partners to develop innovative solutions and implementing a number of key initiatives, and we have identified nine key decarbonisation projects to achieve this. These initiatives involve looking at a range of solutions such as alternative fuels and raw materials, green renewables, carbon capture and alternative waste materials in our downstream products.” Alongside the decarbonisation efforts, biodiversity and resource efficiency are identified as priorities for the company, with 15 planet- centric targets set out in its strategy.


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In partnership with Ulster Wildlife, Mannok has already developed a comprehensive action plan for the almost 2,000 acres of biodiversity rich lands the company owns across the island of Ireland.


Partners


As a community-centric organisation, Mannok has committed to the social, economic and environmental prosperity of the Fermanagh- Cavan region where it is based. Not least is the commitment to add new schools’ partnerships, bringing the total to six by 2025. Working with suppliers and customers, the company will also seek to decarbonise its supply chain, focusing on scope 3 emissions and responsible procurement. Mannok has committed to attaining internationally recognised best practice standards and a programme of sustainable innovation.


Kevin Lunney, operations director, says: “The plans will require significant innovation and technological development over the next number of years and will involve a very significant collaborative effort with all our people, our partners and the community here. With the right investment and commitment, we are confident that we will achieve the goals outlined and make a significant contribution to the long-term sustainability of our sector and our region.” n


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