One year on from ESGmark® Certification - Miracle Design & Play

5 February 2025

It’s been just over a year since Miracle Design & Play, a leader in the design and supply of outdoor play areas, achieved ESGmark® Certification. At this important milestone, we celebrate the work the company has done to strengthen its approach to responsible and sustainable business practices.

From certification to continued momentum - a year of progress

Since its ESGmark® Certification achievement in October 2024, Miracle, which helps communities thrive through innovative and fun play environments, has continued to build on the values that guide its work and the positive impact it brings to communities.

Founded on the belief that play has the power to strengthen communities, the last year has seen the business continue to embed ESG principles into the way it operates, shaping decisions across its people, partners and the imaginative, inclusive environments it helps create.

Miracle’s ESG progress has been driven by a focus on its people, supply chain partnerships and the wider social and environmental impact of its operations. So how have they achieved this?

Driving sustainable growth
The company’s long-term plans for sustainable innovation have been supported through investment, enabling Miracle to scale responsibly while maintaining its commitment to quality and community impact.

Strengthening supply-chain responsibility
There’s been increased engagement with suppliers, with an emphasis on transparency, shared values and responsible practices throughout the supply chain. This in turn encourages partners to progress on their own sustainability journeys.

Supporting people and wellbeing
New and enhanced internal policies, including more flexible working and a formalised benefits scheme, reflect Miracle’s commitment to its team.

Improving environmental understanding
The business has expanded its environmental monitoring, tracking resource use and waste in more detail, and introduced carbon-footprint measurement to guide future reduction strategies.

Expanding community impact
Through community engagement in areas of higher deprivation, Miracle continues to champion accessible, inclusive play environments, helping create spaces that contribute to healthier, more connected communities.

“At Miracle, we’re incredibly proud of the meaningful progress we’ve made on our ESG journey. These achievements reflect not only our commitment to responsible growth, but also the passion of our people who bring our values to life every day. We see ESG not as a checkbox, but as a promise — to our teams, our clients, and the communities we serve.”

— Laura Buckley, Compliance Officer, Miracle Design & Play

“We’re delighted to celebrate Miracle Design & Play’s first year as an ESGmark® certified organisation. Over the past 12 months, the company has demonstrated a clear commitment to responsible growth, community impact and environmental stewardship. Miracle’s continued progress reflects the values at the heart of ESGmark® Certification, and we’re proud to have them as part of our community of purpose-led organisations.”

— Kayla Ellis, Community Development Associate at ESGmark®

As Miracle reaches this one-year milestone, it continues to advance its ESG ambitions and strengthen its contribution to a fairer, more sustainable future. ESGmark® congratulates the Miracle team on its achievements to date and looks forward to supporting the organisation as it continues to lead by example on its ESG journey.

About Miracle Design & Play

Established in 2000 and headquartered in Northampton, Miracle stands as a specialist market leader in the design and supply of outdoor play areas across the UK. Committed to consistently delivering top-quality play areas at competitive prices, along with unparalleled service, the company has solidified an excellent reputation in its industry. The company boasts a diverse client base, primarily consisting of construction and housing development companies, with whom it has fostered strong, enduring partnerships.