- Devastating impact of Covid-19 affected people supported, operating environment, and organisation; implications of shielding and social distancing meant parts of face-to-face support had to stop, fundraising events were cancelled, and income decreased; demands the pandemic placed on healthcare partners and its impact on income meant not able to spend as much on services for people with cancer as planned; reduction in income and pandemic restrictions meant couldn’t invest as planned in some services and partnerships; others like Mobile Information and Support Service had to stop altogether; most challenge events programme cancelled; significant drop in income (£37.9 million less than 2019); fewer people receiving diagnoses and treatment because of the pandemic; pressure of the pandemic on health and social care services; uncertainty in external environment including ongoing impact and potential persistence of Covid-19; major changes to NHS and social care structures, cuts to public spending, uncertain economic outlook and competitive charitable sector; continuing pressure on donors’ finances; changes in regulation, particularly regarding data protection; significant volatility in stock markets.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, Macmillan Cancer Support disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 600 tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 315 tCO2e; Scope 2: 254 tCO2e; Scope 3: 31 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.
GHG Emissions
600 tCO2e
2020
Energy Use
2.7M KWh
2020
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020)
| 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). | 315 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 254 tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 31 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 |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 600 tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Almost all PCs replaced by laptops to reduce energy consumption; physical phones removed and replaced with soft phones via laptops to reduce electricity consumption; reduced business travel due to Covid-19, planning to sustain reduced travel pattern and introduce pre-authorisation procedure for travel; working to reduce CO2 emissions from fleet cars; online education and training facilities for employees to reduce travel; all t-shirts, collection buckets and tins, and World’s Biggest Coffee Morning host pack items are recyclable; researching new products including reusable water bottles made from sugar cane and biodegradable banger sticks and ponchos.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase marketing to reach people with cancer from point of diagnosis, focusing on those most in need of support; increase number of people reached through Macmillan Support Line and Online Community; make cancer information on website easier to access and continue to market it; continue work to influence government to protect and prioritise cancer services; work with partners to ensure people have more conversations about their needs and support; deliver new learning system and development offer to Macmillan professionals; maintain investment in financial support; develop and test new services to support emotional needs of people; make it easier and more rewarding to support us by improving experience for donors and volunteers; continue to develop new ways of raising money; support and engage employees and volunteers; continue making improvements to structure, systems and ways of working.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SocialEnvironmentalGovernance