VISION FRAMEWORK

Environmental Sustainability

As a firm, we know that many of our decisions have an impact on the environment. We understand the environmental consequences of operating a national business and we are committed to taking meaningful steps to reduce our environmental footprint wherever possible.

Sustainable business practices have been a priority at MNP for many years. We have longstanding firmwide commitments to composting, recycling, waste reduction, and to the leasing of buildings that meet efficiency standards in commercial and residential sustainability.

Like many organizations, we're reflecting on the carbon intensity of our business and ways to make reducing our greenhouse gas (GHG) activity part of our regular operational expectations.

Cross-country travel, in-office waste and consumption, technology waste, and other factors significantly declined in a remote working environment, resulting in a reduction in GHG-producing activities and paper-based communications. We recognize the benefit that these immense reductions in our carbon footprint have had for the environment.

As we review our ongoing impact - particularly as Partners and team members return to the office, post-pandemic, MNP uses the three pillars of our sustainability framework described below to adjust our operations as needed and to inform and influence a sustainable future for all our communities.

Buildings

MNP is committed to reducing our footprint per person and improving our environmental approach to construction methods.

When possible, we build and lease our premises to meet efficiency standards in commercial and residential sustainability. As we re-engineer spaces, we reuse the same components to reduce or eliminate material waste.

For hardware procurement, we work with global organizations that have a strong reputation for sustainability.

Responsible sourcing

MNP recognizes the importance of having strong suppliers with high ethical standards and distinguished reputations.

We are implementing a procurement process to consolidate purchasing for firmwide needs and mandate environmentally responsible purchasing decisions.

Where possible, we will purchase in a manner that supports Canadian and local suppliers. Local purchases support relationships in our communities and typically result in reduced environmental impacts through shipping and packaging.

Operations

MNP is committed to sustainable business practices in the ways we operate and the premises we occupy. We will continuously look for ways to reuse, recycle, and reduce our environmental impact through initiatives such as:

  • Paperless transactions
  • Office waste reduction and redirection
  • Technology recycling
  • Telecommuting
  • Flexible workspaces
  • Building energy management