MDSS Achieves Planet Mark Certification: Our Commitment to a Sustainable Future

At MDSS, we believe that responsible business means more than delivering secure document storage and scanning services — it means operating in a way that supports our clients, our community, and the environment. That’s why we’re proud to announce that MDSS has been awarded Planet Mark Certification for the reporting period 1 January 2024 – 31 December 2024, recognising our ongoing commitment to sustainability and carbon reduction.

What Is a Planet Mark Certification?

Planet Mark is a leading sustainability certification that helps businesses measure and reduce their carbon footprint, improve environmental performance, and demonstrate a commitment to positive social impact. Achieving Planet Mark Certification involves a rigorous process of carbon footprint measurement, reporting, and continuous improvement, ensuring that certified businesses not only track their emissions but also actively work to reduce them year on year.

Our Carbon Footprint: 2024 Highlights

We are pleased to share the key highlights of MDSS’s sustainability performance for 2024, as measured and certified by Planet Mark:

Total Carbon Footprint: 55.7 tCO₂e
Carbon Footprint Per Employee: 4.8 tCO₂e

These figures reflect the energy use, transport, and operational activities associated with our business, and they form the baseline from which we will continue to reduce our impact on the environment.

Our Commitment to Sustainable Business Practices

Sustainability is embedded in our approach to document storage, scanning, and information management. We continually assess how we can minimise our environmental impact across all areas of our operation. This includes:

Energy Efficiency: Investing in energy-saving technologies and systems within our secure Cardiff facility.
Sustainable Transport: Reducing the environmental impact of our document collection and delivery services through route optimisation and efficient vehicle use.
Waste Reduction: Promoting digital document management and scanning services to reduce paper waste and enable clients to operate more sustainably.
Secure Shredding & Recycling: Ensuring all destroyed documents are recycled responsibly, diverting waste from landfill.

Looking Ahead: How We Plan to Do More

Achieving Planet Mark Certification is not the end of our sustainability journey — it’s a commitment to continuous improvement. Over the coming year, MDSS will work closely with Planet Mark to:

Reduce Carbon Emissions: Identify actionable ways to reduce our carbon footprint across all areas of the business.
Engage Our Team: Educate and involve our employees through Planet Mark’s Academy and sustainability training resources.
Enhance Transparency: Communicate our sustainability progress clearly to clients and partners, helping them make informed decisions about their service providers.
Support Our Clients’ Sustainability Goals: By offering digital document solutions, cloud storage, and secure shredding, we help clients reduce their own paper usage and carbon footprint.

Why Sustainability Matters to Our Clients

Many of our clients — including legal firms, healthcare providers, and public sector organisations — are increasingly focused on environmental responsibility as part of their procurement decisions. By working with MDSS, clients can be confident they are partnering with a provider that aligns with their own corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability values.

Together, We’re Making a Difference

We’re proud of this achievement and committed to doing our part for the planet. As we continue to grow, we’ll remain focused on delivering secure, efficient document management solutions while ensuring we minimise our environmental impact.

If you’d like to learn more about our sustainability efforts or how our services can support your business, contact MDSS today.