ReportModern Times Group
MTG Corporate Responsibility Report 2015
1 Jan 201562 pages~163 min full read
MTG achieved a 96% compliance rate among 514 new hires across 38 nationalities regarding its unified code of conduct, anti-bribery, and whistle-blower policies.
Total carbon emissions increased by 13% since 2010, with business travel accounting for 61% of the company's total emissions footprint.
The company maintained a 95C rating on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and a 95C CDP disclosure score for the third consecutive year.
Energy use rose by 3% overall, prompting a 2016 target to reduce employee energy consumption by 23% relative to 2010 levels.
Governance and stakeholder engagement were formalized through a dedicated board committee overseeing operations across 165 countries.
Future compliance efforts are focused on implementing comprehensive data-privacy training to align with upcoming EU legislation.
In 2015 the media group placed corporate responsibility at the core of its strategy, integrating ethical governance, sustainability and gender‑parity objectives across a global operation that spans 165 countries and includes broadcast, content localisation and e‑sports segments. The company achieved a 96 % compliance rate among 514 new hires—drawn from 38 nationalities—who signed a unified code of conduct, whistle‑blower and anti‑bribery policies aligned with the UN Global Compact and OECD guidelines, while stakeholder engagement was overseen by a dedicated board committee.
Environmental performance showed mixed results: total carbon emissions rose 13 % since 2010, driven largely by travel that accounted for 61 % of emissions, and overall energy use increased 3 %. Nevertheless, the firm earned a 95 C rating on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the third consecutive time, a CDP disclosure score of 95 C, and operates a “green” office equipped with more than 200 solar panels. Targets for 2016 include a 23 % reduction in employee energy use (baseline 2010), expansion of renewable energy, and comprehensive data‑privacy training in response to upcoming EU legislation.
Social impact was highlighted by a 91 % accessibility rate for
