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Social Responsibility

MES Systems is dedicated to fostering sustainable growth and ensuring long-term viability while making a positive impact on the local community. By combining innovation, ethical practices, and a commitment to giving back, we create a positive ripple effect across the region. From supporting charities and schools to promoting employee well-being and environmental sustainability, our efforts align with our core values.

Our Community

MES Systems goes beyond being a fire and security solutions provider; we are a cornerstone of the local community. The success of our community-focused initiatives is evident in the measurable outcomes we’ve achieved. These endeavours demonstrate our holistic approach to community engagement, emphasising our dedication to making a positive impact on local communities.

  • Fundraising: Our efforts have raised over £27,000 in the past three years. To celebrate our 35th year in business, we participated in the National Three Peaks Challenge, raising £11,000 for Myton Hospice. During the festive season, we generously contributed to Buddy Bag's Christmas appeal, providing essential items to children in need.     
  • Volunteering: We encourage employee volunteerism via paid volunteering days.
  • Improved Safety Standards: From upgraded CCTV systems at Nuneaton Borough FC, to free security installations for Doorway (a local youth homelessness charity), our work has directly enhanced safety for thousands of community members including the most vulnerable.
  • Events: We supported Mary Ann Evans Hospice & Deval & Son Funeral Directors with the Eternal Lights Memorial Service and have committed to supporting Nuneaton Community Carnival in 2025.
  • Sponsorship: We sponsor Nuneaton Rugby Club, Nuneaton Town FC, and Ambleside Sports Club. This includes funding events, equipment, and security systems, contributing to the enrichment of local sports culture.

Fundraising

In the past three years, we have raised over £27,000.

Our Future

Our successful apprenticeship scheme provides valuable training and career opportunities. This helps nurture future talent and contribute to local economic growth.    

  • Apprenticeship Programme: We currently have two apprentices on our programme. Over 50% of our engineers have come through our apprenticeship programme, ensuring a steady pipeline of skilled professionals to support local businesses and organisations.     
  • Partnerships with schools: We host year 10 pupils each year for work experience and assist our local schools with practise interviews and careers events. We believe in giving young people a ‘real world’ experience to help them to make a more informed decision on their future. 

Apprenticeships

50% of our current engineers were part of our apprenticeship programme.

Our Planet

We are committed to doing all we can to protect our planet for future generations. We have pledged to reach net-zero carbon emissions before 2030.      

  • Electric Vehicles: All company cars are fully electric; the remainder of our fleet comprises of the most fuel-efficient diesel vans available. We also facilitate EV charging for all employees and visitors and maintain our vehicles meticulously to optimise their efficiency.
  • Waste Management: Our commitment to preserving the environment extends to waste management. We've partnered with licensed organisations that specialise in responsible recycling, ensuring that every bit of waste we generate is repurposed.
  • LED Lighting: We've optimised our office lighting with low-energy, high-efficiency LED technology.
  • Single Use Plastics: We're actively eliminating the use of single-use plastics within our operations. Notable initiatives include transitioning to milk deliveries in reusable glass bottles, swapping out plastic for paper packaging tape and only purchasing paper from sustainable forests.
  • Solar Panels & Battery Storage: We utilise all the electricity we generate from our office solar panels by using battery storage, for additional power needs we only source energy from renewable providers.
  • Waste Reduction: We've adopted a repair-before-replace approach to manage our equipment, contributing to waste reduction and resource conservation. We also use this approach with our customers systems that we maintain.

Electric Vehicles

All of our company cars are all fully electric.

Net-Zero Pledge

We are committed to being net-zero by 2030.

Our Integrity

We are a socially responsible organisation that is committed to our core values by adhering to ethical employment practices. These actions not only strengthen our business foundation but also create measurable positive impacts on our employees and the broader community.

  • Thrive At Work: We have achieved the Bronze Accreditation with ’Thrive At Work’, recognising our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our colleagues. 
  • Good Business Charter: In February 2023 we gained the Good Business Charter accreditation. As accredited members, we adhere to ethical practices, prioritising fair employment, responsible business operations, and environmental sustainability. 
  • Fairer Hours Accreditation: We are a ‘No Zero Hours’ gold award employer, this shows our commitment to fair and ethical business practises.
  • Fair Chances Employer: As part of our commitment to social responsibility, we became a 'Fair Chances' employer, promoting inclusivity and equality in the workplace.
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