Sustainability at Mitchells & Butlers

Making every moment matter through sustainable choices

We remain focused on reducing the environmental operations of our business and are pleased with the progress made during the year. Our Net Zero ambition has been developed to align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) methodology to keep global warming well below 2°C, and our roadmap was validated by the SBTi in January 2024.

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Respect for the Planet

We are committed to reducing our emissions, tackling waste and protecting biodiversity.

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Pride in Our Offers

We strive to deliver responsibly sourced products and menu options for everyone.

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Care for Communities

People are central to our business, we are focused on supporting our teams and the communities we serve.

Our sustainability targets

Net Zero

We are committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2040 (scope 1, 2 and 3) - SBTi validated
Progress: 14%

Zero Operational Waste

To landfill by 2030
Progress: 98%

50% Less Food Waste

We’re aiming to cut food waste in half by 2030
Progress: 23%

We are committed to operating in a more sustainable way, reducing the impact of our operations on the environment and giving back to the communities we serve. We have set ambitious targets and will report our progress against these ambitions each year in our Annual Report.

Phil Urban

Chief Executive

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Hosts for environmental change

We have identified the UN Sustainable Development Goals which we believe we can have the greatest impact on and have aligned these to our strategic pillars as shown below. For each of the pillars we have defined our objective, key actions and targets. Collaboration across our industry and value chain is essential in order to facilitate progress; we are members of industry groups such as the UK Hospitality Sustainability Committee and Zero Carbon Forum, to share best practice with the intention of moving the industry forward as a whole, and we are also represented on the Hospitality Sector Council.

"1: No poverty" is written in bold, white writing on a bright red background. Below it, symbols for people of different ages and conditions stand in a line.

"2: Zero hunger" is written in bold, white writing on a deep yellow background. Below it, an icon for a steaming hot bowl of food.

"5: Gender equality" is written in bold, white writing on a bright red background. Below it, the symbols for male and female are combined with an equals symbol in the middle.

"8: Decent work and economic growth" is written in bold, white writing on a dark red background. Below it, an icon with an zigzagging arrow aims towards the top right, showing growth.

"11: Sustainable cities and communities" is written in bold, white writing on a bright orange background. Below it, there are simple building icons of different shapes and sizes.

"12: Responsible consumption and production" is written in bold, white writing on a dark yellow background. Below it, an icon for infinite.

"13: Climate Action" is written in bold, white writing on a dark green background. Below it is a white eye shape with the world in the place of the eye.

"14: Life below water" is written in bold, white writing on a bright blue background. Below it, two lines of waves with a fish icon underneath them.

"15: Life on land" is written in bold, white writing on a bright green background. Below it, there are white icons to represent a tree, birds, and the ground.

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Gender Pay Gap

Find out more about how we’re creating job opportunities regardless of gender, building a culture that values differences and embraces them as strengths.

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Modern Slavery Statement

More than ever, we are aware of how important our people and communities are. Find out more about what we’re doing to prioritise the well-being and safety of those working across our businesses and the supply chain.

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Animal Welfare

As a purchaser of meat, dairy and meat products, Animal welfare is vitally important to Mitchells & Butlers. Find out more about how we only work with suppliers who can demonstrate considerate management of good animal welfare practises back to farms.

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Careers With Us

We understand that you want a career that isn’t just about ‘clocking in’. You want to have fun, feel valued, enjoy what you do and get rewarded and recognised along the way. That’s what working for us is all about and much, much more.