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 building and leasing 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.
As we review our ongoing impact, MNP uses the three pillars of our sustainability framework (described below) to adjust our operations as needed and 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.
Where 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 centralize all firmwide purchases and ensure that all purchasing decisions are environmentally responsible.
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 due to less shipping and packaging.
Operations
MNP is committed to sustainable business practices in the ways we operate and the premises we occupy. We 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