Mitie is proud to announce it has been named Britain’s Most Admired Company in the Support Services category, according to Britain’s Most Admired Companies, the UK’s longest running corporate reputational study, in partnership with the London Stock Exchange.
The accolade was awarded to Mitie at Britain’s Most Admired Companies’ prestigious annual awards hosted at the London Stock Exchange. As part of the celebrations, Mitie’s CEO, Phil Bentley, joined British business leaders from Greggs, Rentokil, Berkeley Group, Business in the Community and the London Stock Exchange, on a panel hosted by Sky News Business Presenter Ian King, to discuss how British businesses can address and leverage the leading opportunities and risks identified in the 2024 Most Admired Companies study, from technology and AI to policy reforms and talent development.
Britain's Most Admired Companies offers unparalleled insights into the standing of FTSE 100 and 250 companies over the past 35 years. Based on evaluations from a company’s closest observers and including competitors and financial analysts, the study assesses companies across 27 sectors and 13 key reputational drivers. Led by Echo Research, a globally renowned independent market research agency, the study continues to set the standard for board-ready insights and reputation valuation for businesses across the UK.
This accolade reflects Mitie’s exceptional performance across the board as it continues to build a successful, sustainable, and inclusive business. Following a significant year-on-year uplift, Mitie Group leads the Support Services sector in the UK this year by a considerable margin and ranks fourth overall among companies measured in this study. It was also awarded silver certificates for leadership in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and Effective Use of Corporate Assets, as well as a Bronze for Positive Contribution to Society.
Marking the first time Mitie has secured this title, the sector award follows a positive year in which Mitie generated record profits, acquired five specialist businesses, and won a number of major new contracts. Mitie also accomplished industry-leading colleague investment accreditations such as achieving Silver in The 5% Club, being named a top 100 Apprenticeship Employer and the ninth most Inclusive UK Employer, as well as reaching multiple decarbonisation milestones, including taking delivery of its 6,000th electric vehicle.
Phil Bentley, CEO, Mitie, said:
“Being recognised as one of Britain’s Most Admired Companies is a tremendous achievement and is testament to the passion, dedication, and expertise of all our colleagues across Mitie. Earning the top award for our sector highlights the breadth of our commitment to creating a sustainable, inclusive, and high-performing business.
“Our success is built on innovation, collaboration, and creating better places where communities thrive. It was a pleasure to join the panel alongside some of the UK’s most respected business leaders to discuss the upcoming opportunities for 2025."
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About Mitie
Founded in 1987, Mitie employs 72,000 colleagues and is the leading technology-led Facilities Transformation company in the UK. We are a trusted partner to around 3,000 blue chip customers across the public and private sectors, working with them to transform their built estates, and the lived experience for their colleagues and customers, as well as providing data-driven insights to inform better decision-making.
In each of our core services of engineering (hard services) and security and hygiene (soft services) we hold market leadership positions. We also deliver projects capabilities in the areas of power and grid connections, building fit outs & modernisation, decarbonisation, fire & security, and telecoms infrastructure. Our sector expertise includes central government, critical national infrastructure, defence, financial services, healthcare & life sciences, local government & education, retail & logistics and transport & aviation.
We hold industry-leading ESG credentials, including a place on the CDP Climate change A List, and in the past 12 months we have received multiple industry awards including Best Low Carbon Solution and Net Zero Carbon Strategy of the Year. Targeting Net Zero by the end of 2025, our ambitious emissions reduction plans have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). We have been recognised as a UK Top Employer for the sixth consecutive year. Find out more at www.mitie.com.
