Building on ESG Success: OCS Advances Social Mobility and Sustainable Growth

Takeaways

• OCS’s 2024 ESG Impact Report highlights progress in social mobility, environmental sustainability, and governance across the UK and Ireland.
• Key milestones include supporting 378 individuals into employment, achieving 92% renewable electricity use, and diverting 99% of waste from landfill.
• The company’s integrated ESG strategy demonstrates that responsible business practices can drive both social good and long-term commercial success.

OCS has released its UK & Ireland ESG Impact Report, showcasing significant progress in social mobility, sustainability, and governance standards. The 2024 report reinforces the company’s mission to create a positive impact for people, communities, and the planet while operating responsibly and transparently.

The report highlights strong results across all ESG pillars. Through its People into Work program, OCS supported 378 individuals into employment and delivered 564 active apprenticeships, creating inclusive pathways to opportunity. Its community engagement efforts also grew, with employees raising more than £143,000 for charities and contributing over 1,000 hours of volunteering across the UK and Ireland.

Environmental performance remained a central focus. In 2024, OCS sourced 92% of its electricity from renewable sources and successfully diverted 99% of its waste from landfill. The company continued its transition to a low-emission vehicle fleet and invested in energy-efficient measures across its sites. A major milestone during the year was the acquisition of FES FM and FES Support Services, which expanded OCS’s capabilities in energy efficiency and decarbonization, both critical to its long-term ESG strategy.

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Governance improvements also featured prominently. OCS strengthened its anti-bribery controls, achieved ISO 27001 certification for information security, and enhanced modern slavery risk assessments across its supply chain. These steps reinforce the company’s commitment to ethical business practices and transparency.

“Reflecting on 2024, we have achieved significant growth while carefully balancing our commitment to minimizing environmental impact and maximizing social value,” said Daniel Dickson, CEO of OCS UK & Ireland. “Looking ahead, we are excited to expand and deepen our collaborations with partners to further enhance our social and environmental contribution.”

The growing importance of ESG performance across industries adds further weight to OCS’s achievements. Regulatory frameworks such as the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the UK’s climate disclosure requirements are pushing businesses toward higher transparency and accountability.

According to Jacky So, Sustainability Director at OCS UK & Ireland, this marks a shift in how companies define success. “ESG is no longer a ‘nice to have’. Stakeholders expect transparency, measurable targets, and tangible social impact. We’re seeing a clear trend; organizations that embed ESG into their core strategy are outperforming on resilience, reputation, and long-term value creation,” he said.

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By linking social value creation with environmental stewardship and robust governance, OCS is setting a benchmark for responsible business practice. “What stands out in this report is the integration of ESG across every part of the business,” Jacky added. “From reducing emissions and waste to creating real employment opportunities for disadvantaged groups, OCS is demonstrating that ESG can deliver both social good and commercial success in a scalable and replicable way.”

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Source: The Manila Times