Leading by example, MGISS is committed to ESG excellence. We’re harnessing GIS to not only empower our clients, but also achieve ambitious sustainability goals within our own operations.

ESG, standing for Environment, Social & Governance, is not a peripheral concen. We are proud of our attentiveness to retain top talent, and future-proof our operations. A strong ESG approach translates to a sustainable and resilient business model.

Let’s chart a greener & brighter future together.

ISO Accreditations

We have the following:

ISO27001 Effective information security management systems in place, ensuring secure storing of confidential information; both on and offline.
ISO14001 Demonstrates our commitment to reducing environmental impact.
ISO9001 Highlights our continuous effort to control and improve the quality of service provided.

The three accreditations also test compliance to laws and regulations within the aforementioned areas, like ESG.

Environment

Committed to safeguarding our planet, we implement the following to promote environmental responsibility:

Sustainable Partnerships

Our commitment goes beyond technology, fostering sustainability through impactful partnerships.

We pride ourselves on the strength of our partnerships working with industry leaders such as Leica, EOS, and Esri.

We have also formed a sustainability partnership with Trees for Life, a multi-award-winning conservation charity reintroducing wildlife to the Scottish Highlands.

We have leveraged our expertise to train the TFL team in all aspects of GIS, including supporting accurate field data capture and how to utilise geospatial data to better understand our natural resources.

Our partnership with Eco-i North West has produced a reliable an efficient method to calculate MGISS’ carbon output per month.

Reducing our customers' carbon footprint

From direct comparisons to out-of-the-box solutions to help reach carbon targets.

We help organisations reduce their carbon footprint and view a direct comparison from where they were – to where they are now, demonstrating their progress and commitment to sustainability. This is particularly useful when surveying on site, with the outcome being reduced necessary site visits and therefore reduction in carbon emissions.

Our IPAS (Interruption Prevention Alert Service) is an insight service based on a sustainable approach, using satellite technology to identify and monitor 3rd party interference near critical assets. This invaluable service is a truly innovative solution for operational management and a vital tool for risk management to client assets. Current methods of monitoring assets include regular flying programmes and line walking which are both expensive and generate a large carbon footprint. Utility organisations are looking to new ways of managing this growing risk and are supporting MGISS in the development of IPAS as an insight service based on a more sustainable approach using an eye in the sky to track 3^rd party interference in close proximity to critical assets.

Social

Investing in our people, MGISS fosters a culture of continuous learning and well-being:

Learning and Development

94% of UK employees would stay longer at a company if it offered learning and development opportunities

MGISS empowers its team through continuous learning opportunities, including CPD programs, conferences, and networking events, fostering professional growth and connections with industry leaders. This commitment to employee development ensures a skilled and knowledgeable workforce, well-equipped to deliver exceptional service to our clients.

Values & Culture

57% of UK UK employees say workplace culture is more important than salary when it comes to a job

Our values govern our day-to-day work, believing in an inclusive, positive, trustworthy and informed workforce. We’ve participated in Equality, Diversity & Inclusion training with Health at Work to improve our outlook on everchanging work practices across all dynamics. Additionally, Mental Health First Aid and Awareness training with The Mind Map has helped us become more understanding and empathic towards each other and highlight the significance of mental health interventions.

Inspiring future GIS professionals

Through innovative projects and community outreach, we ignite a passion for GIS and equip the next generation with the skills to shape a geospatial future.

In the past, we have supervised student projects and dissertations at University College London (UCL), for aspiring GIS Professionals on topics ranging from geospatial detection of assets, to positional accuracy of augmented reality in the built environment.

We recently sponsored a PhD student at University of Liverpool Centre for Doctoral Training in remote observation and urban analysis. These activities are supported by our Academic Liaison (Senior GIS Consultant) who also attends UCL careers fairs – to answer questions and support graduates about to embark on their career in GIS.

Governance

We are committed to, and fully compliant with, the standards set by ISO 27001, CyberEssentials, to combat cyber risk across our whole estate and in all interactions with our customers and wider society.

Our Information Management Systems Governance team meet regularly to assess and audit our processes and procedures, and all staff understand the risks and requirements with regard to security of systems and data, with regular scheduled and recorded training in place.

MGISS are fully insured across all areas of cyber risk and compliant with all current areas of legislation.

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