Mimecast Achieves ISO 14001 Certification, Reinforcing Commitment to Sustainability

At Mimecast, we’ve always believed that great companies focus on what they do, as well as how they do it. We’re proud to announce that we have achieved ISO 14001 certification, a significant milestone in our sustainability efforts. This achievement reflects our dedication to environmental responsibility and our commitment to reducing our impact on the planet.

What is ISO 14001 Certification?

ISO 14001 is an international standard for environmental management systems developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It provides organizations with a framework to manage and reduce their environmental footprint. Achieving this certification signals not only compliance with internationally recognized environmental standards but also a commitment to continuous improvement in sustainability practices.

Organizations that adopt ISO 14001 create systems to identify, monitor, and reduce their impact on the environment. This entails minimizing energy and water use, reducing waste, and creating processes that are designed with long-term sustainability in mind. Certification requires third-party auditing to verify that environmental management practices meet the standard’s requirements.

Why Does This Matter?

Mimecast believes we have a responsibility to act as steward of the environment throughout the conduct of our business. Achieving ISO 14001 certification is our way of demonstrating that we’re serious about reducing our impact on the planet while continuing to deliver innovative solutions to our customers.

This certification isn’t just a badge of honor; it’s a commitment that impacts every level of our business. Here is how our certification was obtained:

• Establishing environmental management with leadership support.
• Resource monitoring such as waste management, reducing lighting levels.
• Awareness campaigns for water reduction and composting.
• Waste training for daytime and evening cleaning which lessens our impact on the environment.
• Change of internal culture, including awareness training and strong stakeholder support.
• Deployment of carbon accounting and compliance obligation tools.

This has led to the following improvements in our Head Office (London)

• Lighting reduction on the third and fourth floors, which has led to an 80% reduction in usage and a 20% overall savings.
• Installation of waste scales through partnership with our waste vendor, that over time will provide detailed insights into our waste management.
• Waste training for daytime and evening cleaning which lessens our impact on the environment.

Our customers and partners can feel confident knowing that we’re operating in a way that aims to leave the planet better for future generations. The ISO 14001 certification provides customers with reassurance that we have established effective environmental management systems, frameworks, and controls in line with globally recognized standards, enabling us to consistently work toward achieving our environmental objectives and improving our environmental performance.

Aligning with Mimecast’s Values

At Mimecast, corporate social responsibility is more than words on a page; it’s a driving force behind our decision-making. We recognize that our work doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Whether it’s supporting the security and resilience of businesses worldwide or protecting the planet, we understand that our actions resonate beyond our immediate results.

ISO 14001 certification aligns perfectly with this philosophy. Our commitment to environmental sustainability is an extension of our broader mission to make a meaningful impact. We strive to constantly improve, measuring our progress not just in terms of business growth, but also by the positive contributions we make to communities and the environment.

What This Means for Our Customers

More than ever, businesses care about the ethics and sustainability of their vendors. By achieving ISO 14001 certification, we’re not just ensuring our own operations are sustainable – we’re also helping support our customers in managing their environmental goals within their own supply chains as well. Partnering with Mimecast means working with a company that holds itself to robust environmental standards.

Mimecast’s ISO 14001 certification gives customers another reason to feel good about the decision to partner with us.  Not only are we committed to helping secure customers, we’re also actively working to reduce our shared environmental impact.

Driving Change Together

Achieving ISO 14001 certification is a significant step forward, but we won’t stop there. Sustainability is not a destination, but instead, a continuous process of growth and improvement. Our certification reflects the systems we’ve built to manage our environmental impact, but it also underscores our commitment to ongoing action and innovation. Naturally, we’re also calling on our peers in the cybersecurity industry to join us in prioritizing sustainability. The global challenges we face require collaboration and collective action. Together, we can drive real change.

Celebrating This Milestone, Looking to the Future

We’re proud to share this achievement with our customers, employees, and stakeholders. It’s a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone at Mimecast who has played a part in advancing our environmental goals.

Moving forward, we remain committed to not just meeting ISO 14001 standards, but exceeding them. Whether it’s through carbon footprint reduction initiatives, sustainable office practices, or innovative green technologies, our focus on sustainability will continue to evolve.

We’re excited about what’s next on our sustainability journey, and we’ll continue to share updates and milestones as we move forward.

This proactive approach to environmental management can result in tangible benefits, such as reduced waste, energy conservation, and cost savings.