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Table of Contents

1. Scope
2. Objectives
3. Commitment
4. Policy
5. Pillar 1
6. Pillar 2
7. Pillar 3
8. Continuous Improvement

1. Scope

Sustainability is most often defined as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. Concern for the environment and promoting a broader sustainability agenda are integral to The MRL® Foundation (MRL®) activities and the management of the charity.

Although the standards established by national legislation will apply as a minimum, MRL® will always strive to achieve best practice in the local context of every city and/or country in which we operate.

2. Objectives

The objectives of our policy are as follows:

• To comply with, and exceed where practicable, all applicable legislation, regulations and codes of practice.

• Tointegratesustainabilityconsiderationsintoallourdecisions.
• To ensure that all staff are fully aware of our Sustainability Policy and are

committed to implementing and improving it.

• To make key stakeholders of The MRL® Foundation aware of our Sustainability Policy and encourage them to adopt sound sustainable management practices.

• Toreview,annuallyreport,andtocontinuallystrivetoimproveoursustainability performance.

3. Commitment

MRL® is committed to follow and to promote good sustainability practice and recognises its corporate and social responsibility to the environment. The MRL® Foundation aligns its mission with the principles of the UN Global Compact and works to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

MRL® will control and manage its activities to ensure that risks to the welfare of its employees, volunteers, interns, other representatives, clients, and the public are identified and that in all such circumstances action is taken to minimise or eliminate their effects.

4. Policy

It is important to us to emphasis the social, economic, and environmental impact of our charity in everything we do, and this policy reflects our commitment to ensuring that sustainability is considered through all our organisational decisions; across the following 3 pillars we aim to:

4.1 Pillar1:Environment(Planet)

  • Reduce to the extent practicable the quantity of the waste we generate from our operations and handle it in a safe, legal and responsible way to minimise their environmental effects.
  • Minimise our use of paper and other office consumables, for example, by double-siding all paper used, and identifying opportunities to reduce waste.
  • As far as possible, arrange for the reuse or recycling of office waste, including paper, computer supplies and redundant equipment.
  • Reduce the energy consumption of office equipment by purchasing energy efficient equipment and good housekeeping

4.2 Pillar2:Social(People)

  • Engage positively with civic projects and the local communities locally and internationally, in which we work, both through specific project engagement and through company-wide initiatives.
  • Treat our staff and other representatives, i.e., volunteers, interns, etc., in a respectful, fair, non-exploitative way, especially with regard to compensation and benefits; promotion, training; open, constructive dialogue with management; involvement in decision making; working conditions that are safe, healthy, and non-coercive; rights of association, collective bargaining, and privacy; employment termination practices; and work-life balance.
  • Promote diversity and use hiring practices that are fair, responsible, non- discriminatory, and non- exploitative for our employees, trustees and other representatives.
  • Be honest and fair with our stakeholders, respecting their privacy, and

providing them safe and effective support under the conditions we promise.

4.3 Pillar3:Economic(Surplus)

  • Deliver sustainable growth while satisfying our ethical, legal and contractual obligations.
  • Maintain a sustainable financial model that re-invests surplus made by the charity into mission driven activities that ensure the charity’s continued ability to deliver impact without compromising future resources.
    5. Continuous Improvement MRL® monitors our policies and any associated feedback we receive to ensure that the MRL® Standard is maintained. Our policies are subject to a three-year review cycle or as deemed necessary to ensure the policy is up to date and relevant. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this Policy at the time of publication is true and correct. However, MRL®’s services and policies are subject to continuous development and improvement and the right is reserved to change services and policies from time to time. MRL® cannot accept liability for loss or damage arising from the use of information in this policy publication. If you have a complaint, or any suggestions for improvement to any of the policies that we adhere to please email: mrl@mrl.uk.com.