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MHA has made organic sanitary products from Organic Mondays available to staff for free across 21 offices, as part of its commitment for inclusion and wellbeing in its workspaces.
The news coincides with this year’s International Women’s Day 8 March, a global day which celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, while giving focus to key issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights and abuse against women.
Organic Mondays is a UK-based business which provides sustainable period products, based on the principle that “menstruation shouldn’t be a barrier to success”. The organisation works with businesses and schools to make sustainable, quality period products more accessible.
Each MHA office will have a kit including tampons and pads which can be used whenever staff need them. The products are made from organic cotton and free from plastic, chlorine, chemicals and dyes, making them fully biodegradable.
Anne Walton, ESG director of MHA, said: “Around half the world’s population have periods at some time in their lives. Given MHA has more than 1,600 staff and partners across the UK, this is a significant investment for the firm and one we felt was important.
“We want to make sure people feel comfortable at work and help to remove the anxiety which people can have about periods. Ensuring sustainable products are always available demonstrates we care both about our people and our planet.”
Charlotte Ellam, UK sales director of Organic Mondays, added: “It has been a joy to work with MHA to introduce Mondays sustainable period products to all of their offices.
“The partnership between ourselves and MHA is a visible demonstration of both businesses’ shared commitment to inspire inclusion through everyday practices by creating a working environment where women know they belong.”
The MHA network includes MHA and MHA Moore and Smalley. In January, the two firms announced their intention to formally merge from 1 April, creating a nationwide audit, tax and advisory practice.
