Pubs With Purpose
Our pubs are more than places to eat and drink. They're hubs of the community - built with purpose and heart – that bring people together and have a positive local impact.
Together, we’re committed to operating safely and sustainably every day, through national and local initiatives that have a lasting positive impact on our communities, our people and the planet.
Our Strategy
Sustainability at Marston’s
Our sustainability strategy – Pubs with Purpose - is built around our 3 Ps: People, Planet and Product. These pillars guide how we deliver meaningful impact across our business and in the communities we serve.
People
We're building a culture where great teams can thrive and where our pubs play an active role in local communities.
#1
UK pub industry employer (Financial Times, 2025)
90
Partners or members of their team on apprenticeships
Planet
We're reducing our environmental impact through smarter energy use, resource management, and credible transition planning.
560
EV chargers live across more than 200 pubs
65
Pubs with solar panels installed
Product
We're improving how food and drink is sourced, served and supported across our nationwide estate, ensuing that quality and responsibility go hand in hand.
18,000+
Plant based meals served in our pubs each week
74%
Progress toward target of halving food waste by 2030
Our Impact
Key Targets
Net Zero Target
2040
Carbon footprinting completed in FY2025. Net Zero roadmap in development
Reduction in Food Waste by 2030
50%
Over 2,672 tonnes of food waste saved in FY2025
Employee Engagement Score
8+
Achieved score of 8.3 in FY2025
EHO Score
5*
95% of pubs achieved a 5‑star EHO rating in FY2025
Partnerships
Partnerships Powering Progress
Partnerships are central to how we deliver meaningful and lasting change. We work closely with a wide range of charitable, strategic and industry partners - including charities, suppliers, trade bodies and expert organisations - who share our commitment to responsible business.
These partnerships help us strengthen our sustainability approach, accelerate progress towards our goals and play an active role in driving positive change across the hospitality sector. By collaborating with others, we can learn, innovate and amplify our impact for our people, pubs, communities and the planet.
Our Safety Culture
Putting Safety at the Heart of Our Business
The health and safety of our guests and our People is of the upmost importance to us.
We’ve committed to this through our business strategy to operate a safe and sustainable business and with our target to achieve a 5* EHO score for all our pubs.
By including this target as part of our objectives and incentive schemes, this helps us to consistently raise the bar and promote a culture of safety, helping our teams make the shift from a cultural mindset of compliance to one of commitment.
Governance & Policies
Leading with Integrity
Our sustainability framework is underpinned by robust targets, strong governance and transparent reporting, which hold our teams accountable and set the standard for how we operate.
Our 2025 Impact Report
- TCFD Report
- Gender Pay Gap Report
- Modern Slavery Statement
- Allergy Strategy
- Anti-Money Laundering Policy
- Anti-Bribery & Corruption Policy
- Drinks Supplier Charter
- Environmental Policy
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy
- Food Safety Manual
- Food Supplier Charter
- Fraud Policy Statement
- Human Rights Policy
- Whistleblowing Policy
- Speak Up Whistleblowing Portal
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