- Declining sales performance due to consumer confidence concerns, increased personal debt, disposable income squeezes, and rising inflation.
- Cost of goods price increases due to changes in demand, legislation, exchange rates, and production costs.
- Brexit-related risks, including increased costs, reduced availability of goods, and restrictions on the free movement of labor.
- Increased costs associated with the National Living Wage.
- Risk of borrowing covenants being breached.
- Pension fund deficit.
- Inadequate disaster recovery plans and information security processes.
- Potential for major health and safety failures.
- Risk of food supply chain safety issues, including allergen concerns.
Mitchells & Butlers plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
By scope: Scope 1: 96.0K tCO2e; Scope 2: 164.0K tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
📊 Emissions by Scope (2018)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 96.0K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 164.0K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 297.5K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions per £m turnover by 10.8% during the 2017/18 tax year compared to 2016/17.
- Removed plastic straws from service, reducing straw usage by approximately 50% in FY 2018.
- 98% of businesses were rated good or very good for food hygiene.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental mattersEmployeesSocial mattersRespect for human rightsAnti-corruption and anti-bribery matters