Mums in Science: Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Criteria

Environmental Commitment:

• Sustainable Web Hosting: We are committed to reducing our digital carbon footprint. Our website is hosted on servers powered by 100% renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, and tidal power. This supports the global shift to sustainable energy in the digital space.
• Tree Planting Initiative: For every purchase made through Mums in Science, we plant a tree. This initiative actively contributes to reforestation efforts, helping to mitigate climate change and preserve biodiversity.
• Continual Improvement: Currently, 58% of global web pages use sustainable practices. Mums in Science is continuously working to improve these numbers, aiming to lead by example in promoting greener web usage and infrastructure.

Social Responsibility:

• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): As a self-regulating business, Mums in Science operates with a strong sense of accountability to our stakeholders and the communities we serve. We focus on ethical practices, ensuring that our operations contribute positively to society.
• Community Support: We are dedicated to empowering women in STEM, offering networking, mentorship, and career development opportunities to foster a more inclusive and diverse industry.
• Inclusivity and Diversity: Our platform is built on principles of inclusivity. We support people of all backgrounds, genders, and career stages, helping to bridge the STEM skills gap by promoting diversity and inclusion in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Governance and Ethics:

• National Organisation for Responsible Businesses: We are proud members of this tribe of freelancers, micro-businesses, and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Together, we are passionate about operating efficiently, profitably, and with environmental and social responsibility at the core of our mission.
• Ethical Business Practices: At Mums in Science, transparency, integrity, and fairness guide our decision-making. We prioritize ethical business practices and foster a culture of responsibility across our organization.
• Continuous Monitoring and Improvement: We regularly evaluate our ESG performance to ensure we are meeting our goals and staying aligned with best practices in responsible governance.