FIT FOR FUTURE
TRANSITION & TRANSFORMATION
2024 sustainability report
In This Report
INTRODUCTION
Realizing the benefits of a more sustainable tomorrow is rooted in creating a more resilient company. This begins with embracing a common theme throughout our organization today. “Fit for Future – Transition and Transformation” brings stakeholders together around efforts to diversify products and processes that support lower-carbon solutions, enhance well-being, reduce environmental impacts, and drive ongoing improvement.
SOCIAL
Performance begins with people. At Mercer, we value the connection between company success and the safety, well-being, and prosperity of all stakeholders. From employees to contractors to business partners, we realize that productivity is strengthened through responsible business practices that prioritize the people and communities who make Mercer a better place.
ENVIRONMENT
From seeking to sustainably manage forests to continuously seeking ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle, Mercer drives toward our goals to protect our planet. Leading through innovation and education moves us forward in positively impacting our company, our industry, and the world.
GOVERNANCE
Mercer is committed to strong corporate governance practices that promote transparency, accountability, and ethical decision-making in our own operations and throughout our value chain. Through stakeholder engagement, risk management processes, and respect for human rights, Mercer strives to uphold governance principles that support long-term sustainability and value creation.
Appendix
In this section, you will find our reporting standards and framework indexes (GRI, SASB, TCFD, and TNFD). Included in the Appendix is a summary of key performance data, corresponding methodologies, and key terms to enhance clarity and transparency of reporting.
INTRODUCTION
Realizing the benefits of a more sustainable tomorrow is rooted in creating a more resilient company. This begins with embracing a common theme throughout our organization today. “Fit for Future – Transition and Transformation” brings stakeholders together around efforts to diversify products and processes that support lower-carbon solutions, enhance well being, reduce environmental impacts, and drive ongoing improvement.
SOCIAL
Performance begins with people. At Mercer, we value the connection between company success and the safety, well-being, and prosperity of all stakeholders. From employees to contractors to business partners, we realize that productivity is strengthened through responsible business practices that prioritize the people and communities who make Mercer a better place.
ENVIRONMENT
From seeking to sustainably manage forests to continuously seeking ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle, Mercer drives toward our goals to protect our planet. Leading through innovation and education moves us forward in positively impacting our company, our industry, and the world.
GOVERNANCE
Mercer is committed to strong corporate governance practices that promote transparency, accountability, and ethical decision-making in our own operations and throughout our value chain. Through stakeholder engagement, risk management processes, and respect for human rights, Mercer strives to uphold governance principles that support long-term sustainability and value creation.
Appendix
In this section, you will find our reporting standards and framework indexes (GRI, SASB, TCFD, and TNFD). Included in the Appendix is a summary of key performance data, corresponding methodologies, and key terms to enhance clarity and transparency of reporting.
Messages from Leadership
Our Strategic Focus Areas
Environmental Performance
We strive to continuously improve environmental performance across the organization and with our business partners.
Circular Bioeconomy
We continuously improve resource efficiency and advance the circular bioeconomy.
Climate Change
We innovate and implement processes aimed at mitigating and adapting to the effects associated with climate change.
Sustainable Forestry
We acknowledge our responsibility to sustainably manage forests and promote responsible forestry in our supply chain.
Social Responsibility
We embrace social responsibility to advance the well-being of employees, local communities, and business partners across our supply chain.
Environmental Performance
We strive to continuously improve environmental performance across the organization and with our business partners.
Circular Bioeconomy
We continuously improve resource efficiency and advance the circular bioeconomy.
Climate Change
We innovate and implement processes aimed at mitigating and adapting to the effects associated with climate change.
Sustainable Forestry
We acknowledge our responsibility to sustainably manage forests and promote responsible forestry in our supply chain.
Social Responsibility
We embrace social responsibility to advance the well-being of employees, local communities, and business partners across our supply chain.
