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Environmental

We are targeting Net Zero by 2030 and driving down our operational impacts across travel, energy and waste.

We take our responsibility towards environmental protection very seriously – from helping our clients protect endangered species and achieve Biodiversity Net Gain in their projects, to running our own operations in the most energy-efficient way possible. 

In January 2025 we were awarded a silver medal for our EcoVadis sustainability rating (top 15%). EcoVadis is the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, scoring performance across 21 indicators in four themes: environment, labour and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. We’re proud of our achievement, which reflects our true commitment to Net Zero and we're pushing to achieve a gold medal (top 5%) by next year.

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For me, ESG isn’t just a framework — it’s a reflection of what we stand for. It’s about making choices that matter, building a business that gives back and creating a future we’re proud to be part of. Every step we take toward sustainability is a step toward something bigger than ourselves.

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Environmental areas of focus

Carbon emissions:

It is our intention to achieve Net Zero status by 2030. Our active initiatives include:

  • A mileage review for all employees
  • Implementing the Octopus EV and Cycle2Work Salary Sacrifice schemes, and encouraging the use of human-powered and public transport and car-sharing wherever possible
  • A new travel booking platform and car sharing platform to reduce car usage

Energy:

We want to reduce our energy consumption and its environmental impact by:

  • Regularly auditing energy conservation in all offices and making appropriate changes to our infrastructure and work habits
  • Working with our landlords to adopt renewable energy sources wherever possible
  • Considering energy as an important factor in future office selection

Waste management:

We have a number of waste policies in place, led by the Green Team, including:

  • Recycling initiatives
  • Composting programmes
  • Choosing eco-friendly suppliers
  • Paperless policies, such as digital documentation and comms/collaboration tools
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Meet the DM Green Team

The Green Team is all about action, from implementing energy-efficient practices to reducing waste and championing eco-friendly initiatives. We believe that small changes can lead to monumental differences, and it's this spirit that drives our commitment. We're not just striving for a healthier planet but also enhancing the quality of our work environment and our collective wellbeing. 

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Read our ESG Impact Report

Our full 2025-26 ESG Impact Report is available to view online here.

Our other ESG standards

  • Social

    We’re building a thriving ONETEAM culture that people chase, not just choose. 

    Learn more

  • Governance

    We lead with integrity, not bureaucracy. Our governance is bold, transparent and designed to earn trust - every decision, every time.

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Compliance specialist

If you have any ESG questions, get in touch

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Compliance

Matt Plato

Compliance Manager
MSc

Matt manages our five ISO certified management systems including environmental and energy, to help drive DM towards Net Zero.

Contact Matt