Corporate & Social Responsibility

Surfachem and 2M Holdings have an established commitment towards corporate and social responsibility. Our primary focus is to help make career opportunities within Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) accessible to the next generation of business and industry.

Our corporate and social responsibility highlights:

2016 saw a record number of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering graduates recruited into 2M Holdings.
In 2017 the Chemical Business Association commended 2M’s STEM program which engaged 550 young people as an ‘outstanding contribution’ to the community.
In 2017 Surfachem began supporting the Prince’s Trust.

Alongside STEM activities we are actively making our business more sustainable. In the past year through efficiency optimisations we’ve reduced electricity usage at our distribution centre by 31%, and carbon dioxide emissions by 6%.

STEM

Our STEM Initiative is responsible for educating young people to get them interested in science employment.

Promoting chemistry and science

12 of Surfachem’s employees are STEM ambassadors
We employ science graduates, giving them a first opportunity into the chemicals industry
Surfachem over a ‘year in placement’ at our Innovation laboratory to chemistry students

2M Academy

2M Academy is responsible for training current employees. It acts as an umbrella for talent training and development.

Mission Statement

To provide learning and development opportunities for all staff across the 2M Group, using in-house expertise and external resources.

Vision

To set the standard for chemical distribution and related industries, through our commitment to the transformative power of education, upskilling and collaboration.