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.

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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

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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

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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

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Our Impact

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.

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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.

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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.