Corporate Governance
Mitchells & Butlers recognises the importance of good corporate governance in creating a successful, sustainable and profitable business. Our Business Conduct guidelines describe the standards of behaviour expected from those working for the Company.
Our businesses and employees are part of a wider community, each and all of whom carry the responsibility to act in a way that respects the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of the wider world. Our corporate reputation depends on us all acting in good conscience and behaving with integrity in our dealings with employees, shareholders, customers, suppliers and all other stakeholders.
Employees
We are committed to training and investment in our employees to enable them to develop their skills and experience to ensure that their careers with us are challenging, rewarding and satisfying. We are responsible for helping to maintain a safe and healthy workplace and environment for our customers and employees. more on employee policy >>
Environment
Environmental activity is good for both our business and the community. We take regular account of environmental matters and seek to embed good practice into our business strategies and operations. more on environmental responsibilities >>
Community
Through the hard work and dedication of our customers and employees alike, we have developed a strong network of local pubs, focused on forging with a portfolio of charities, whilst enhancing our pubs vital role within the community. more on our community & charity support programme >>
Governance
The Board of Mitchells & Butlers’ responsibilities to its shareholders are to maintain the good reputation of the Company and to ensure optimal asset performance and a strong, forward-looking strategy. more on governance policy >>
Customers
We understand the value in keeping in touch with our customers' experiences, enabling us to continue to deliver to our customers. more on customer policy >>
Suppliers
Mitchells & Butlers ensures that the goods and services we acquire, and the methods we use to procure them, conform to the highest ethical, social and environmental standards, and do not infringe existing laws. more on supplier policy >>
Human rights
Mitchells & Butlers is committed to being a socially responsible business. We are very much aware of the importance of the rights of our employees and our responsibilities for good citizenship and high ethical conduct.
We respect and support the basic principles enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UNDHR). We comply with the labour laws in the countries in which we operate (UK and Germany) and expect our suppliers, wherever they are located, to respect and support the principles enshrined in the core conventions of the International Labour Organisation.
Code of ethics
Our Senior Executive and Financial Officers abide by a code of ethics designed to demonstrate that the Company’s attitude to ethical behaviour comes from the very top of our organisation. more on code of ethics >>
The 2009 Mitchells & Butlers Corporate Social Responsibility Review is available as a PDF download in the Social Responsibility Reports Section.
||Page correct as at: 17 December 2009
