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MCM Environmental Services Ltd
MCM Environmental Services Ltd is a team of radioactive waste management experts with unique international strategic, scientific and technical experience in radioactive waste management.
We deliver consultancy and advisory services aimed principally at decision-makers, programme planners and technical managers who wish to access decades of global experience to ensure that cost-effective projects are at the leading edge of the international state-of-the-art.
Our capabilities extend across the entire lifecycle of radioactive waste management programmes – from high-level strategy and project initiation to through-life information management activities.
We are known for our proficiency in the integration of complex scientific, technical, economic and societal information to identify, quantify and justify practical and strategic waste management options.
Our key, specialist skills include the areas of systems engineering, geosciences, chemistry and natural hazards along with considerable global experience in the geological disposal of radioactive wastes and the evaluation of radioactive contamination.
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Our particular strength is in the integration of complex scientific, technical, economic and societal information
MCM offers consultancy and advisory services aimed principally at decision-makers, programme planners and technical managers who wish to access decades of global experience to ensure that cost-effective projects are at the leading edge of the international state-of-the-art.
We cover all aspects of managing the wastes from the back-end of the nuclear fuel cycle, as well as radioactive materials from medicine, industry and research.
Our particular strength is in the integration of complex scientific, technical, economic and societal information to identify, quantify and justify practical and strategic waste management options.
We also have key specialist skills across the areas of geosciences, chemistry and natural hazards, with considerable global experience in the geological disposal of radioactive wastes and in the evaluation of radioactive contamination.
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MCM Achieves Dual ISO Recertification: A Testament to Excellence in Information and Quality Management
MCM Successfully Completes ISO 27001:2022 Transition Audit and Recertifies for ISO 27001 and ISO 9001
MCM has successfully completed the ISO 27001:2022 transition audit in January 2025 and has been recertified for both ISO 27001 (Information Management) and ISO 9001 (Quality Management) in February 2025. This dual recertification demonstrates MCM’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards in both information security and quality management.
Why This Matters
ISO 27001 is the international standard for information security management systems (ISMS), ensuring that organisations manage the security of assets such as financial information, intellectual property, employee details, and information entrusted by third parties. The transition to the 2022 version of the standard highlights MCM’s dedication to staying current with the latest best practices and regulatory requirements.
ISO 9001, on the other hand, is the world’s most recognised quality management standard. Achieving recertification demonstrates MCM’s continuous improvement and commitment to delivering high-quality products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements.
The Journey to Recertification
The journey to achieving these certifications was rigorous and required a comprehensive review of MCM’s processes and systems. The successful transition to ISO 27001:2022 involved updating policies and procedures to align with the new requirements, conducting thorough internal audits, and ensuring that all employees were trained and aware of their roles in maintaining information security.
Similarly, the ISO 9001 recertification process involved a detailed examination of MCM’s quality management system, ensuring that it continues to meet the stringent requirements of the standard. This included a focus on customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, and the effective implementation of quality management principles.
What This Means for Our Clients
For our clients, this dual recertification is a clear indication of MCM’s dedication to excellence. It assures them that their information is secure and that they can expect consistent, high-quality products and services. Our clients can have confidence in our ability to manage risks, protect their data, and deliver on our promises.
Looking Ahead
As we move forward, MCM remains committed to maintaining these high standards and continuously improving our processes. We will continue to invest in our people, technology, and systems to ensure that we not only meet but exceed the expectations of our clients and stakeholders.
Join Us on Our Journey
We invite you to join us on our journey of excellence. Stay connected with us to learn more about our ongoing efforts to enhance our information security and quality management practices. Follow us on our social media channels and subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates.
MCM proudly announces the renewal of our Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications in December 2024
This achievement underscores our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cybersecurity. The Cyber Essentials certification is a government-backed scheme that helps organisations protect themselves against a whole range of the most common cyber-attacks. The Cyber Essentials Plus certification takes this a step further with a hands-on technical verification.
What This Means for Our Clients:
- Enhanced Security: Our renewed certifications ensure that we continue to implement robust security measures to protect your data.
- Trust and Confidence: Clients can have peace of mind knowing that MCM meets stringent cybersecurity standards.
- Continuous Improvement: We are dedicated to continually improving our security practices to stay ahead of emerging threats.
MCM Supports Development of Nagra ‘RD&D Vision’ Prior to Siting Proposal Announcement
Nagra met an important milestone in its deep geological repository programme last month with the announcement of Nördlich Lägern as its proposed host site for a repository. To support this, Nagra has made a variety of documents available which are aimed at the public, providing more inforation in an easily consumable format.
MCM is happy to have helped in developing the ‘Nagra RD&D Vision’, a high-level pamphlet which outlines the context, drivers and long-term plans for RD&D to further support Nagra’s programme in the coming decades. The pamphlet is available to download via the Nagra website.
MCM was well positioned for this work due to our close collaboration on the Nagra Roadmap – summarised at a strategic level in the RD&D Vision – and more general support in updating the RD&D Plan (NTB 21-02).
This short project has been a great the opportunity to use the technical, communication and graphics expertise of our team – led by Jake Kinghorn-Mills, and we hope the vision is useful as a condensed summary of the detailed and complex topics involved.
