Better Health for All

MJ Gleeson PLC's core business of building affordable, energy-efficient homes has a significant positive health impact. In FY2025, 96% of homes sold achieved an EPC rating of A or B, and homes use 49% less energy than the average existing home.

The company's developments have been linked to a 24% reduction in crime rates in high-crime areas. , 15% more than the national average reduction. The company demonstrates strong vulnerable reach, with 80-82% of homes sold in deprived areas or on brownfield land , and 80% of customers being first-time buyers. For safety, the Accident Injury Incidence Rate (AIIR) for FY2025 was 240, which was above the three-year industry average of 220. In FY2024, there were three reportable incidents. The company discloses provisions of £12.4 million (FY2024) for fire-safety remediation work on 17 buildings and has signed a government pledge to address these issues. Operations generate carbon emissions (51 tonnes CO2e to build an average home, 89 tonnes in-use over 60 years) , though mitigation efforts include a 2% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 12% reduction in Scope 3 emissions (FY2025) , and £8.6 million spent on remediating contaminated land. The company has mental health initiatives, including approximately 10% of its workforce trained as Mental Health First Aiders , partnerships with Andy’s Man Club and The Lighthouse Club , and an Employee Assistance Programme. However, its health equity programs, based on quantified donations, represent less than 0.5% of revenue. The company does not generate revenue from products with direct negative health impacts, nor does it operate in industries related to pharmaceuticals, food, addiction, or clinical trials.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

The company is accredited by the Living Wage Foundation and states it pays all colleagues and subcontractors at least the real living wage.

It also offers a Sharesave scheme allowing employees to invest in the business. The CEO to median employee pay ratio was 24:1 in 2025. The median gender pay gap in 2025 was 4.8% in favour of men, meaning women earned 95.2% of men's median pay. The independently assessed people engagement score was 84% in 2025, which compared favourably to an industry benchmark of 82%. Voluntary employee attrition was 23% for the year.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

No specific, quantifiable evidence was found in the provided articles to score any of the Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing KPIs. While the company states a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery

, prohibits child labor , and includes prohibitions against forced labor in contracting processes , no data is provided on the percentage of spend covered by fair-trade certifications, average audit frequency for tier-1 suppliers, number of substantiated forced or child labor incidents, traceability coverage, median remediation speed for violations, percentage of contracts with ethical clauses, share of spend on high-risk materials, or supplier diversity spend. The mention of over 60 sites audited for anti-slavery does not provide a frequency for supplier audits, and the inclusion of ethical clauses does not specify the percentage of contracts covered.

Honest & Fair Business

MJ Gleeson Plc has a comprehensive whistleblowing policy covering employees, officers, consultants, contractors, volunteers, apprentices, casual, and agency workers

. The policy aims to encourage reporting wrongdoing, provides guidance, and reassures staff against reprisals , with a zero-tolerance approach to harassment or victimisation . Concerns can be raised through line managers, senior managers, HR, a dedicated email mailbox (speakup@mjgleeson.com) , or an independent external helpline provider (SeeHearSpeakUp, 0800 988 6818) . Concerns involving Executive Board members can be raised with a Workforce Representative on the Board . Receipt of a concern is acknowledged within five working days , and the company commits to not disclosing a whistleblower's identity without consent unless legally required . The policy is reviewed regularly , and supply chain partners are also required to provide robust whistleblowing processes . However, there is no explicit evidence of independent investigation processes beyond the independent reporting channel. Regarding anti-corruption, Gleeson states a commitment to the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity , with zero tolerance for any form of bribery . The company prohibits all forms of forced labor and complies with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 . Supply chain partners are expected to uphold these same high standards , and a Supplier Code of Conduct is available . However, the provided information lacks specific details on guidance for issues such as facilitation payments or gift thresholds, and does not detail training, risk assessments, or enforcement mechanisms.

Planet-Friendly Business

MJ Gleeson PLC's science-based targets were validated by the SBTi in 2025

, including aggressive near-term targets for a 50.4% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions and a 58.1% reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions per m² completed floor area by FY2032 from a FY2022 base year . The company sources 100% of its site electricity from renewable energy, supported by Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin (REGO) certificates.