Sunday Times Green Companies

thecentre:mk is 19th in the Sunday Times Green Companies List 2010

For the third year running thecentre:mk has been honoured in the Sunday Times Best Green Companies list coming 19th. High levels of staff involvement and initiatives including onsite Bio-Diesel production, electric vehicles and rain water harvesting all contributed placing which is the second consecutive top 20 finish for the regional shopping centre.

The Sunday Times list highlighted that green practices including, “... a green roof area and harvesting rainwater for office toilets and on-site plants, are proof that the firm’s environmental commitments are at the heart of how it operates (79%, a top 15 score).” The list also identified the amount of staff involvement in environmental initiatives with 76% of workers knowing what the carbon footprint is, 82% know how to reduce it and 83% believe thecentre:mk’s environmental impacts are decreasing.

“This is absolutely wonderful news,” commented Robert Goodman, centre director for thecentre:mk. “Another top 20 placing highlights the consistency of effort and results generated at thecentre:mk.

Last year recycling rates of glass and polythene increased by 17% each and thecentre:mk invested more than £134,000 on green initiatives. However, it is the strength of the staff involvement which has driven our green initiatives, and this is placing is recognition of all their hard work.”

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With over 240 stores, cafes and restaurants all under one roof, it is anchored by John Lewis, House of Fraser, Marks & Spencer and Next. thecentre:mk is the premier shopping destination in the region between London and Birmingham, Cambridge and Oxford, and is unrivalled in its customer service. Included in the overall proposition are civic spaces and events venues; City Square and Middleton Hall which offer a varied programme of free events throughout the year, including bridal shows, fashion events, motor shows and the award winning Christmas display. thecentre:mk came 13th in the Sunday Times Green Companies 2009, it is a founder member of the National Skills Academy for retail and has Investors in People Accreditation.