Anchor Group Marks International ESG Day with Major Green Wins at MediaCity
By Community Correspondent
Anchor Group Services is marking International ESG Day on 30 November by celebrating the environmental, social and governance innovations it has delivered at MediaCity, the internationally renowned hub that is home to the BBC, ITV and more than 200 media, digital and creative SMEs.
Since securing the cleaning contract at MediaCity in 2019, Anchor Group Services has shown a consistent commitment to sustainability and ESG excellence.
By embedding environmental responsibility into everyday operations, the company has achieved solutions that cut costs while significantly reducing environmental impact.
Driving ESG through innovation is central to Anchor’s mission, and the company has rolled out a series of pioneering initiatives across the MediaCity estate.
These efforts have produced meaningful environmental gains and long-term financial savings, strengthening Anchor’s position as a leader in sustainable service delivery.
Key achievements include:
Gum Drop Initiative – turning waste into new products.
• Five bins collected 803g of used chewing gum in six months.
• £301 saved on cleaning costs, with projected annual savings of £602.
• Gum collected could be recycled into 44 new Gum Drop bins or 143 keyrings.
Q-Eco Tabs – transforming cleaning processes with zero waste.
• Fully recyclable packaging.
• 1.14 tonnes of plastic saved in one year.
• In 12 months, 300kg of single-use plastic eliminated — equivalent to 2,400 bottles, enough to cover a tennis court.
• Annual savings projected at 0.7 tonnes of single-use plastic.
SoluCLEAN Auto Dishwash – a sustainable alternative to traditional tablets.
• Eliminates 9,200 pieces of plastic packaging each year.
• Made in the UK, cruelty-free and free from harmful chemicals.
• Palm-oil-free and free from VOCs, phosphates and EDTA.
V-Air Solid Air Fresheners – reducing battery and aerosol waste.
• 1,700 single-use batteries saved annually.
• Zero aerosols or solvents.
• 100% organic, biodegradable refills.
• 3,296 aerosols and 824 batteries removed from use each year.
• Overall a 50% reduction in volatile organic compound refills.
Tiboo Foam Soap Tablets – revolutionising hand hygiene.
• Eliminated 318 single-use 5L bottles and 642 1L cartridges.
• Zero waste and fully recyclable.
• Significant carbon footprint reduction.
Regatta Uniform – The Honesty Project – sustainable workwear.
• 3,159,435 plastic bottles saved through recycled fabrics.
• Ethically manufactured with 100% recycled materials.
• Insulation made entirely from recycled bottles.
• 68,000 workers covered under the ETI base code.
The partnership between MediaCity and Anchor Group Services is founded on shared ESG commitments.
Rozalia Rushfirth, Key Account Director at Anchor Group Services, said:
“On this International ESG Day, it’s about having the courage and confidence to look at how something is done and change it when it can be made better. Wherever possible we use recycled consumables and cleaning materials with the lowest possible carbon footprint. We pride ourselves on true dedication to ESG values and take action rather than just paying it lip service. We’re delighted with the impact our innovative solutions have had on MediaCity — not just for the environment but in delivering cost savings for the client as well.”
A spokesperson for MediaCity added:
“As we celebrate International ESG Day, it’s the perfect moment to highlight the real results that collaboration on sustainability can achieve. Anchor and MediaCity work closely together to deliver shared ESG goals. We don’t see them as contractors — they’re a vital part of our business.”
As the world recognises International ESG Day, Anchor Group Services continues to demonstrate how environmental responsibility, ethical practice and commercial success can go hand in hand.
The company remains committed to driving meaningful change across MediaCity and its wider client portfolio, proving that innovation and impact truly belong together.
If you have a positive story or uplifting news to share, we’d love to hear from you!
Just email us at news@goodnewspost.co.uk.
Whether it's a local hero, an act of kindness, or a personal win, your story could help spread joy and improve someone’s mental health. Let’s make the world a little brighter, one good news story at a time.
And don’t forget—you can sign up for free to get the latest feel-good stories straight to your inbox!
