Our approach
Making the greatest impact
We focus on the areas where IMI can make the greatest impact - empowering our people, engineering sustainable solutions, taking action on climate, and operating responsibly in everything we do. Through our products and technologies, we help customers improve their own sustainability and achieve their ambitions for a better world.
Sustainable solutions
Delivering sustainable solutions to our customers is a crucial element of our growth strategy. By prioritising innovation in new products and continuously improving our existing portfolio, we are able to provide high-quality solutions that effectively address our customers’ challenges.
Key facts:
Strengthened responsible sourcing by assessing 300+ suppliers using the industry‑standard Conflict Minerals Reporting Template
42 /47 manufacturing locations are ISO9001 Quality Management Certified
Over 50% of Climate Control net sales by revenue are covered by Environment Product Declaration
Empowering people
Our colleagues play a central role in our strategy, fostering a culture of engagement and empowerment. We prioritise the growth and support of our workforce, providing opportunities for advancement and encouraging creativity and innovation.
At the core of our people strategy is a commitment to unlocking the full potential of our invaluable asset – our people. We will develop and empower people to make an impact and create a better working world.
Key facts:
0.28 recordable incident frequency rate
40% Female in IMI Executive Committee
79% Employee engagement 2025
Climate action
We have approved science based targets which the SBTi validated in July 2024. We have both near-term (2030) and net-zero targets for Scopes 1, 2 and 3 emissions. We will play our part to address climate change by minimising the environmental impact across everything we do.
Key facts:
54% total CO2 intensity reduction since 2019
20% total water reduction from 2020 baseline
87% energy from renewable sources
Responsible business
Operating responsibly and doing the right thing are the foundation of everything we do. Our new Code of Conduct was refreshed and introduced across the business in 2024, to reflect our new values and introduce our standards for using artificial intelligence and to ensure product quality, and compliance.
Our priorities
Monitor new, evolving and fragmented laws and regulations
Preparation for future new applicable laws and reporting requirements including ISSB
Further development of our sustainability practices and policies
Targets and commitments
Sustainable Solutions
• Ensuring our R&D spend as a % of revenue remains at a minimum of 3%
Our accreditations
IMI is currently rated AAA (leader) for MSCI.
IMI has been a member of FTSE4Good since June 2021, with an ESG score in the 71st percentile of our peer group.
IMI responds to the CDP climate change and water security questionnaires, scoring B and B- respectively in 2024.
Sustainability fast facts
Read an overview of our sustainability strategy.
Latest news & insights
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Responsible Business
Our governance frameworks provide the structure for decision-making processes, aligning them with the company’s strategic goals and risk appetite. This alignment ensures that all actions we take are consistent with our long-term objectives and values.
Reports & policies
Strong governance and clear policies guide how we work - from ethics and health & safety to inclusion and the environment. Explore the reports and policies that shape how we operate.