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SFMI recruiting partners for Scope 3 project
The Sustainable Facilities Management Index aims to expand its partnership to build on the work already achieved.
IWFM and Equans to collaborate on sustainability
New partnership aims to leverage the potential of the workplace and facilities sectors to help drive progress.
SBTi approval for Churchill targets
Near-term GHG emissions reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.
Data partner for SFMI Scope 3 work
Acclaro Advisory has selected Datore to provide essential analytics services for the Scope 3 Emissions Framework Programme.
BSI updates guidance on event sustainability
New guidance updates the original framework released for the London 2012 Olympics.
Property bodies call for clarification on MEES
The minimum energy efficiency standards went out for consultation in 2021 – so what now?
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Sodexo named level 3 NHS Evergreen Supplier
The Evergreen Assessment is an NHS initiative designed to support net zero and wider sustainability objectives.
Bidvest Noonan claims first at Birmingham Airport
Recently appointed waste contractor, the company has introduced new recycling technology to the airport.
CIBSE welcomes NABERS
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers is the new administrator for the energy efficiency scheme.
Sodexo commits to carbon labelling
New research from Sodexo shows there is a growing expectation among consumers to see low-carbon options and carbon labelling on menus.
GPA moves on biodiversity
New guidance document reflects the aim of tackling biodiversity loss.
UK business: sustainability stress and legislation lethargy
New survey finds worrying trends emerging in two critical action areas.
Sustainable growth tops conference agenda
Sodexo UK & Ireland’s second Partners with Purpose conference focused on growth and collaboration.
Lease markets: pressure grows for green buildings
The next two years will be a critical time for corporate occupiers looking for real estate that supports their carbon commitments.
Vacherin targets food waste
The workplace caterer has launched a chef-focused sustainability initiative aimed at reducing waste.
Energy-efficient property leads the market
Energy-efficient assets showed stronger investment performance across all sectors in 2023.
Could retrofit finance be the answer?
There is a huge CO2 emissions reduction opportunity for commercial buildings, says a specialist.
Policymakers act on decarbonising buildings
Two significant moves in recent days throw more weight behind climate change mitigation efforts.
Tackling carbon reduction in the landscape sector
New report looks at the action the sector is taking and how landscape can provide solutions more widely.
Research: sustainability pays
Organisations that embed sustainability in their operations see better sustainability and financial outcomes.
Mitie launches new carbon reduction service
Emissions Intelligence aims to empower organisations to be more confident in their emissions reporting and to improve their efficiency and transparency.
UKGBC targets more rigorous carbon reduction
Latest UK Green Building Council guidance aims to build greater accuracy and clarity of Scope 3 emissions reporting.
Compass reveals emissions reduction progress
Industry-first reporting shows what it takes to decarbonise its £multi-billion business, group says.
New report looks at the changing energy landscape
Produced by an industry specialist, it features insights from energy experts across FM and property organisations.
Net zero driving business transformation
UK CEOs are recognising the disruptive force that climate change will be for their business.
Sustainability: help offered in acquisitions
A new Acquisitions Sustainability Toolkit is designed to help in assessing the sustainability characteristics of buildings.
FM overlooked in energy and carbon plans
Facilities management professionals are insufficiently involved in organisations’ plans around energy efficiency and carbon reduction.
Climate Group teams up to launch a ‘renovation revolution’
The climate and energy non-profit is underlining the need to upgrade millions of buildings every year to meet 2050 net zero goals.
Churchill marks SFMI Rising Star award
The award follows Churchill’s third assessment by the sustainability benchmarking initiative.
Veolia exploring carbon capture
Feasibility study highlights potential of the technology to produce sustainable fuels using energy recovery facilities.
Sodexo scoops CDP A rating
Sodexo is one of just 346 top-rated companies in the CDP climate ranking out of 21,000 scored.
Environmental leadership recognition for Mitie
The FM group has been awarded a place on CDP’s ‘A List’, signifying best-in-class carbon reporting and environmental management.
Reconomy launches tech hub in Romania
RecoTek, opened in Bucharest, is the next step in its growth strategy, says the circular economy specialist.
BCIS launches cost and carbon materials database
The first-of-its-kind database will help the built environment sector make better informed decisions for budgets and the environment.
Industry looking for embodied carbon regulation
As the UK prepares for an eventual election, industry bodies are increasingly calling on parties to make manifesto commitments.
Sodexo Live! backs Green Football Weekend
This weekend sees 90 top clubs, sports broadcasters, leagues, brands, communities and millions of fans unite for the planet.
Green lease toolkit launched
Revised for 2024, the toolkit aims to support the delivery of better buildings across the commercial real estate sector.
Europe’s most climate resilient cities
Global real estate advisor CBRE has ranked European cities according to their resilience to the impacts of climate change.
Retrofit: significant opportunities being missed
So argues the UK Green Building Council, which has issued new guidance to support action.
Can owners and occupiers work together?
Progress on the decarbonisation of real estate is being held back by a lack of collaboration.
Majority back more sustainable way of eating
A large-scale survey from Sodexo reveals 73% of consumers believe a new approach is urgent.
Reconomy’s net zero targets validated
The circular economy specialist has achieved SBTi approval.
Veolia finds a new way to give back
A world-first vehicle-to-grid innovation will enable waste collection trucks to feed back stored energy from their batteries.
Veganuary success
Sodexo is reporting another year-on-year increase in the consumption of meat-free meals.
CIWM acquires Circular Economy Institute
The move aims to push responsible resource management up the agenda, with increased professional support.
Ground Control secures net zero targets approval
Commitment to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2038 has been validated by SBTi.
EMCOR UK confirms SFMI gold
In its first assessment by the Sustainable Facilities Management Index the company has received a Gold Award.
SFMI releases Scope 3 framework
The framework is designed to empower FM providers and in-house FM teams to accurately measure and reduce their carbon footprint.
Net zero: Mitie report offers insights for 2024
Group’s Net Zero Navigator 2024 includes nine key decarbonisation predictions for the year ahead.
Reconomy extends role at Wolves
A relationship that dates back over 25 years has been extended through the 2023/24 season.
2024: the year of retrofit
That should be the government’s focus for this year, says BESA.
Sodexo ahead of schedule on net zero
As it publishes its annual net zero progress report, the company confirms it is running ahead of milestones on its 2040 roadmap.
Compass reports £718m of social impact
Figures confirm uplift in social value plus additional local economic value.
Veolia donates £94k to grassroots initiatives
The resource management company is supporting over 120 projects that are contributing to their local communities.
RICS launches 2023 sustainability report
Occupier and investor demand for green buildings grows but uncertainties and costs are holding the industry back.
ESS teams up with Olio to cut food waste
The Compass business is partnering with the community sharing app to redistribute surplus food to local communities.
Decarbonisation: progress is too slow
The built environment must decarbonise nearly twice as fast by 2025, says UKGBC analysis.
SBTi validation for ISS targets
Near-term emissions reduction targets at the facilities services group validated by the Science Based Targets initiative.
Mitie secures NHS framework place
The Sustainable Transport and Infrastructure framework opens the door to delivering services for the NHS and other public sector organisations.
Decarbonisation: smarter buildings are key
Survey finds most businesses saying they are on track to meet goals, but overall the pace needs accelerating.
Managing agents target energy performance
New framework aims to drive optimal in-use energy performance of commercial buildings.
Demand for sustainable buildings grows
New report identifies three key factors in making the case for investing in retrofitting and futureproofing.
SFMI assessments reveal focus on wellbeing and retention
The 2023 Sustainable Facilities Management Index has uncovered significant trends shaping the future of FM.
Wates making retrofit waves
The company has secured £107m of Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund Wave 2.1 contracts.
Sustainable transport framework for the NHS
NHS Shared Business Services has launched a new agreement designed to help achieve net zero emissions ambitions.
Equans in London decarbonisation win
Housing association Notting Hill Genesis has appointed the company to decarbonise over 500 homes.
Nottingham Trent launches retrofit centre
The University is investing £1.5m into developing skills, research, training and consultancy.
Amey helps courts drive down carbon
Amey is reporting a 30% reduction in carbon consumption for Avon & Somerset Courts.
Net zero: progress, but big challenges remain
The UK is almost halfway to net zero but the hardest part is yet to come, says new KPMG report.
Energy-efficient assets deliver better returns
More incentive to ‘go green’, as CBRE reports the results of its inaugural Sustainability Index.
Online carbon database launches
A free-to-access embodied carbon database has been launched by the Building Cost Information Service.
New waste management solution for NHS
NHS Shared Business Services has launched its inaugural Sustainable Healthcare Recycling & Waste Management framework agreement.
New research to plug net zero data gap
Lack of data is one of the biggest barriers to decarbonising buildings.
Construction: time for a new approach to waste
Adopting circular economy principles in London could cut 3.5% of the UK’s annual emissions.
Sodexo sets net zero supplier deadline
Sodexo UK & Ireland will only work with suppliers demonstrably on the road to next zero from January 2030.
ISS in low-carbon meals initiative
In partnership with Coolfood, a progressive roll-out is planned.
Sodexo creates community of practice
The new group is bringing together sustainability heads from leading organisations to be change-makers.
Offices: major investment needed
UK office landlords could spend over £65bn over the next 7 years to meet energy efficiency requirements.
UKGBC planning roadmap for climate change resilience
The roadmap will set metrics to help measure climate resilience, establish priorities and industry-wide targets, and pinpoint actions to achieve them.
Compass targets lead on sustainability
The services group will align its next climate impact report with the latest guidelines that focus on transparency and business strategy.
Entegra backs responsible procurement plan
The Sodexo procurement specialist has joined forces with leading hospitality companies to launch a new industry initiative.
Sodexo Live! plans social impact in Liverpool
The events and venues specialist will generate significant positive impact to the local economy during next week’s Labour Party Conference.
RICS launches built environment manifesto
Timed to coincide with party conference season, the document is titled Empowering a Sustainable Future.
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Sodexo slashes food waste
Over the past 12 months Sodexo UK and Ireland has prevented food waste equivalent to 1,011,713 meals.
EMCOR Joins Global Compact Initiative
EMCOR UK has joined the United Nations initiative, a leadership platform focused on responsible business practices.
ISS food waste milestone
A 30% reduction marks significant progress towards global food service sustainability targets.
Data: key to decarbonising the built environment
The industry must not let up on its commitment to reduce its impact on climate change.
Professional bodies weigh in on climate policy
More than a dozen bodies have backed a statement expressing concerns about net zero policy changes planned by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
CBRE targets supply chain emissions
The property services group has announced a strategic partnership with Emitwise, a carbon accounting software provider.
Global edition of RICS carbon standard out
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has launched the second edition of its Whole Life Carbon Assessment for the Built Environment standard.
Net zero: UK nations need to work together
Effective working relationships between the UK and devolved governments will be key to achieving net zero by 2050.
Green Property Alliance sharpens focus on commercial sector
A relaunch includes a renewed purpose to stimulate industry-wide engagement on sustainability issues.
Flexspace: sustainability index launched
In a sector first, the index aims to ensure quality data on building performance, helping operators and occupiers track and report on sustainability initiatives.
ISS partners on carbon reduction
The move comes as an acceleration of progress towards full-scope net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
ISS championing workplace sustainability
ISS UK & Ireland has been approved as an official training centre for the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment.
Research questions net zero progress
Fewer than 50% of organisations expect to meet decarbonisation targets by 2030.
Sustainable procurement: new advice
New report offers fresh insights into the current state of sustainable procurement adoption in the UK.
New energy procurement advice
New guidance on making informed procurement decisions aims to help accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon electricity grid.
RSK teams up with Cardiff Rugby on sustainability
The environmental services group is on board to help the club achieve its sustainability goals.
NatWest partners on retrofit learning
Teaming up with the Supply Chain Sustainability School will provide a free learning platform to build capabilities.
Mitie partners on major solar project
Set to be one of the largest solar parking canopy projects in the UK, solar PV and battery installation has been confirmed in Portsmouth.
Rye hospital first to achieve carbon neutrality
Rye, Winchelsea & District Memorial Hospital has become the UK’s first community hospital to achieve carbon neutrality.
Graham appointed on DfE pilot programme
Graham Asset Management will install low-carbon heating solutions and improve the fabric of selected Cheshire schools.
EMCOR initiative generates social value
EMCOR UK has partnered with Access Community Trust to create employment opportunities and enhance mental wellbeing at work and in the local community.
New site offers SMEs help with sustainability
The UK Business Climate Hub, launched this week, aims to be a one-stop-shop to help businesses save money and go green.
Sustainable makeover at University of Dundee
Recycle Scotland is re-engineering the university’s furniture as a sustainable alternative to disposal.
Equans earns second gold
Equans has been awarded a gold EcoVadis medal for the second year running.
EMCOR publishes first sustainability report
Highlights include the creation of a new carbon team to tackle emissions and support customers to achieve net zero.
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Sodexo slashes waste at Oasis academies
Since 1 September 2022 WasteWatch has reduced food waste by 43%, the equivalent of 30,249 meals.
Sustainability: Reconomy cracks £1bn mark
The circular economy specialist has reported record annual turnover of over £1bn in 2022, more than doubling its 2020 figure.
FM missing from whole-building carbon assessments
Rectifying this could help to position FM as a pivotal player in driving decarbonisation efforts.
Morgan Sindall Property Services in retrofit win
Housing provider Longhurst Group turns focus to improving energy efficiency in hundreds of homes.
Wates joins forces to boost retrofit
Wates has become one of the first members of the National Homes Decarbonisation Group.
UKGBC guidance on carbon offsetting and pricing
The guidance urges industry to view carbon offsetting more comprehensively, accompanied by an ambitious approach to internal carbon pricing.
SFMI criteria move with the times
The Sustainable Facilities Management Index assessments for 2023 will contain more scoring around mental health and wellbeing as behaviours become a reporting must.
Caterer partners on sustainability workshops
The initiative sees BM Caterers become the first company to pilot a new sustainability awareness educational programme.
Companies will pay more for sustainable offices
More evidence that there is a premium on green space, this time from the occupant side of the equation.
MPs worry about lack of green plan
A new report from the Public Accounts Committee calls on Whitehall to pull together numerous decarbonisation plans into a coherent strategy.
NEC Group slashes carbon emissions
The live events company, working with OCS Group and Biffa, is boasting of a ‘ground-breaking environmental achievement’.
JLL backs 15 climate-impacting start-ups
In its first year, JLL Foundation investments are helping to catalyse efforts to achieve a more sustainable future.
Call for action on retrofitting
Consultancy and construction company Mace is calling on the industry and government to ramp up efforts to retrofit non-domestic buildings.
Net zero standard out for consultation
The campaign to establish a standard for verifying UK buildings as net zero carbon has reached a significant milestone.
Mitie hits electric fleet milestone
The FM group has transitioned 50% of its fleet to electric vehicles as it progresses toward the ultimate goal of 100% by the end of 2025.
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Sodexo showcases positive social impact
Annual report highlights progress and outcomes delivered against the commitments laid out in its Social Impact Pledge.
Measuring and reporting climate risks
The UK Green Building Council has published advice on strategies and processes that asset owners can use to adapt and enhance their climate resilience.
Schools: a whole-building concept for sustainability
A new report looks holistically at how educators can adopt a whole-school approach to sustainability as new requirements loom.
Carbon offsetting: trouble on the horizon
If offsetting is a part of your net zero strategy, you could be looking at a steep rise in costs.
Amey working to improve biodiversity on DIO sites
Through its defence housing contract, the service provider is working to transform local grassland into havens for wildlife.
Net zero: Edinburgh turns to Turner & Townsend
The consultancy group will support the city’s plans to decarbonise homes, workplaces and public buildings.
No action on emissions for a third of businesses
Over a third of businesses are yet to take meaningful action on reducing emissions, according to analysis of ONS figures.
Compass launches decarbonisation initiative
The UK’s largest food and support service provider has announced a new strategic partnership targeting a more sustainable industry.
Net zero: BSI research finds SME opportunities
Progress on sustainability risks being held back as businesses grapple with increasing costs and lack of clarity around the way forward.
Biodiversity: UKGBC launches new guidance
Alongside the climate crisis, we face an ecological crisis in which biodiversity in the UK is under severe and urgent threat.
Retrofit crisis looms
Without a change in board attitudes the UK could face a building retrofit crisis, warns a new report.
Mitie Foundation marks 10th anniversary
Funded by Mitie, the Foundation operates independently, with a separate board and management structure.
NABERS 2.0 launched
The energy efficiency rating scheme for existing office buildings has been extended to meet the needs of owners and occupiers.
IWFM donates surplus equipment
Furniture and tech equipment unneeded following the Institute’s recent move has gone to good causes.
Social value: Compass backs Change Please
The food and facilities services company is extending its current work with the social enterprise.
Sustainability: regulatory updates and the impact on FM
There have been several updates to regulations impacting organisational sustainability over the last six months, requiring greater levels of disclosure.
Mitie offers advice on net zero challenges
A new e-book focuses on the five biggest challenges to reaching net zero and shares insights on overcoming them.
Kimberly-Clark moves towards 100% green energy
Three green hydrogen projects the consumables group is developing with energy industry partners have won places on a government shortlist.
EMCOR changes its gloves
EMCOR UK has switched to using Polyflex Eco gloves, made from recycled plastic, at British Sugar sites where it provides FM services.
Sodexo Live! scores gold
The group’s venues specialist has achieved the Green Meetings Gold Award at Ewood Park, the home of Blackburn Rovers FC.
Third of office workers say remove plastic
Research reveals office workers are demanding greater sustainability, and businesses know they need to do more.
Wates FM named sustainability supplier of the year
Wates has been named Best Sustainability Supplier of the Year by HMRC at the department’s annual supplier conference.
Cautious welcome for energy efficiency plan
The government’s strategy for spending up to £2.5bn on improving energy efficiency has had a cautious welcome by the Building Engineering Services Association.
Magenta backs anti-greenwash movement
The built environment communications specialist has signed The Anti-Greenwash Charter, promoting responsible marketing within the industry.
Climate crisis: built environment can deliver viable solutions
But, warns the UK Green Building Council, only with the political will to scale up those solutions.
Green leases: collaboration is essential
Green leases can benefit both landlords and tenants while also serving to decarbonise real estate.
Major London retrofit project commissioned
The project will help decarbonise a heat network for up to 5,000 homes.
Two wheels good, says Sodexo
The services group has increased the amount eligible employees can apply for in its Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme.
UKGBC joins Energy Efficiency Taskforce
The council says it is committed to bringing the voice of the sustainable built environment sector to the mission to improve energy efficiency in the UK.
Trio of award wins for Wates
The company has been honoured with three leading zero carbon industry awards in as many weeks.
Sodexo prevents 236 tonnes of food waste
Marking the arrival of Food Waste Action Week, Sodexo UK & Ireland has provided an update on its food waste reduction programme.
Getting serious: carbon targets in executive pay
Companies are increasingly using carbon targets as part of executive pay outcomes.
London property: crunch day coming
Over 50% of inner London commercial stock will be ‘unlettable’ from 2027 as MEES legislative changes loom.
NHS England publishes net zero standard
The aim is to provide technical guidance to support the development of sustainable, resilient and energy-efficient buildings that meet needs now and in the future.
Elior targets action on social value
The contract caterer’s new campaign aims to elevate social value awareness within the firm and unite efforts into a company-wide focus.
Data-sharing key to decarbonisation
That, and regulatory certainty, are needed to accelerate the decarbonisation of the property industry.
BCO guidance on greener and healthier offices
New recommendations come in an early update to the British Council for Offices Guide to Specification.
Senior appointment at SCSS
Balfour Beatty’s group sustainability director has been appointed to the board of the industry-leading Supply Chain Sustainability School.
BESA urges clarity on energy policy
The Building Engineering Services Association has welcomed the creation of a new government department dedicated to delivering energy security and net zero.
Social value: Compass Group tops £590m
Compass Group UK & Ireland’s total social and local economic value has been calculated at £591m.
Sustainability: action can cut costs
Analysis of commercial property service charge data shows that greener buildings have substantially lower energy costs.
Anabas awarded gold for sustainability
EcoVadis, the global sustainability accreditor, has awarded a gold medal to the corporate FM specialist.
Property looks to accelerate decarbonisation
Market prospects may be uncertain over the short-term, but many UK property companies intend to increase investment in carbon reduction this year.
UKGBC launches circular built environment toolkit
The UK Green Building Council has published a new toolkit to accelerate the shift from a linear to a regenerative, circular economy.
Energy: government must speed up spending
The Building Engineering Services Association is calling for the government to accelerate investment in energy efficiency and heat pumps.
ESG: younger workers vote with their feet
New research shows that millennials and younger workers are driving a growing trend of ‘climate quitting’, seeking out more environmentally friendly jobs.
Pinnacle reports ESG success
In its latest published report the services group highlights progress across the key pillars of its ESG framework.
Waste management: where does it all go?
In the UK, the largest contributor to methane emissions from the waste sector is landfill, accounting for 81% of sector emissions.
Sodexo slashes carbon emissions
The UK & Ireland business is reporting a 33% reduction in its Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions since its baseline year of 2017.
BAM unveils new sustainability strategy
The group is aiming to become an industry leader with a strategy it describes as ambitious, transparent and realistic.
Mitie offers decarbonisation predictions
A new insights paper shares views for the year ahead, covering a range of areas including energy, e-mobility, waste and landscapes.
Green buildings pay
Buildings with better sustainability credentials are achieving markedly higher capital values and rents.
Cloudfm sets 2035 net zero target
The company is aiming to lead the facilities management industry with a full-scope net zero emissions target for 2035.
Residents want more greenery in Britain’s cities
Research by living wall specialist Biotecture has found that two-thirds of people who live in urban environments want to see more botanical beauty.
Recycled fit-out for Europe Arab Bank
Designers WILL+Partners have delivered a project that has resulted in significant reductions in the client’s waste production and energy use.
EMCOR partners to help with net zero
EMCOR UK has partnered with energy management and sustainability consultancy Verco to provide Route Zero.
NG Bailey confirms SBTi approval
The hard services group has received Science Based Targets initiative validation of it plans to tackle greenhouse gas emissions.
Veolia contract exceeds energy-saving target
Dublin’s Mater Misericordiae University Hospital benefited from an additional €44k of savings following the first year of operations.
Scope 3 emissions: moving up the agenda
New reporting standards, expected to be published in 2023, will require mandatory Scope 3 disclosures.
Net zero: ‘alarming lack of progress’
A new scorecard from the UK Green Building Council shows that government has fallen behind on decarbonising the built environment over the past year.
Planon secures WELL certification
The Planon Innovation Campus has been awarded certification at the Platinum level by the International WELL Building Institute.
GSH Group verified as carbon neutral
The FM services company has achieved confirmation of carbon neutrality for 2021.
Morgan Sindall offers decarbonisation tool
Carbon Zero is a new software platform designed to support the social housing sector in achieving net zero targets.
Biffa argues for ‘waste net zero’
The waste management and recycling firm says the right strategy would unlock raw materials, create jobs and slash emissions.
How to save energy
One highly effective way appears to be CUBE, the sector-led competition that helps commercial building users reduce their consumption.
BCO warns on net zero targets
A new report calls for greater collaboration and data-sharing between office building owners and occupiers to improve progress.
SFMI assessments reveal Scope 3 focus
Leading facilities management companies are ahead of the curve for progress on Scope 3 emissions.
EMCOR UK partners with Social Value Portal
The partnership will enable EMCOR to measure, manage and report on its social value impact.
Green buildings are worth more
That argument has been made for some years, but new research now shows a 6% rental premium for buildings with sustainability certifications.
Mitie addresses FM’s ‘most pressing issues’
A new white paper from the FM group tackles eight key questions shaping the industry’s future.
NG Bailey net zero targets validated
Near-term greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets at the hard services group have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.
Arcus launches net zero plan
The company’s strategy aims to provide a clear, measurable and data-driven framework.
Vertas launches food waste collection service
Vertas Group’s commercial waste management consultancy division has launched a food collection infrastructure across the UK to support clients in meeting new legislation.
Date set for 2022 SFMI awards
The Sustainable Facilities Management Index has established itself as the benchmark for FM provider performance around this critical issue.
Wates and Lloyds looking for next-gen innovation
A new competition is aimed at finding sustainability innovations that can help Lloyds tackle its hybrid working and travel emissions and enhance biodiversity.
Annual reports reveal focus on sustainability
But analysis of recently published reports shows there’s a need for more focus on connectivity across purpose, people and planet.
Retrofitting: UKGBC launches decarbonising project
Retrofitting is moving up the net zero agenda and there’s an opportunity to get involved at the UK Green Building Council.
Rising energy costs driving retrofitting
If there is a silver lining to the current energy crisis, it may be that rising costs are expediting the move toward more efficient buildings.
Government: double down on climate adaptation
The UK Green Building Council is calling on government to strengthen policies that will support a resilient built environment.
FM market landscape report online now
Trends & Opportunities, the unique annual review from i-FM, looks closely at the UK industry and how it is shaping up for the future.
Equans helping to fund net zero start-ups
Equans has invested in two net zero carbon software specialists through the Clean Growth Innovation Fund.
University teams win Sodexo funding
A Dragon's Den-style competition involving 85 students from 26 universities was recently held by the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation.
Novus grows decarbonisation business
Novus Property Solutions is reporting a series of wins for its dedicated Sustain service.
Ecoserv scoops sustainability award
Ecoserv Group has been named Sustainable Scale-up Business of the Year in recognition of its net zero strategy and commitment to minimising environmental impacts.
Net zero standard call for evidence
The team developing the UK’s net zero carbon buildings standard has launched a call for evidence.
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Award for Sodexo’s waste campaign
The Appetite for Action campaign to tackle food waste in the foodservice industry was named a winner at this year’s Waste2Zero Awards.
Offices: call for circular economy principles
A new report by the British Council for Offices urges the property industry to ‘retain, extend life, reduce impact’ to future-proof the office sector.
Life sciences: making assets more sustainable
New research from JLL highlights ways that life science occupiers, investors, developers and landowners can mitigate the climate impact of their assets.
Bouygues E&S launches Orbiter
This, the company says, is the first 360-degree online self-assessment tool to help owners assess their building’s performance.
WGBC launches climate change resilience guide
New guidance from the World Green Building Council collates “effective and practical steps” to build resilience to the changing climate.
Pinnacle publishes net zero plan
The plan sets out a blueprint for achieving net zero on direct emissions by 2025 and total emissions by 2035.
Sustainability: retrofit revolution needed
Retrofitting offices and industrial buildings can deliver the energy reductions required to support the UK’s 2050 net zero targets.
ESG goals: testing progress
ESG commitments are an increasing priority for most businesses, but research suggests that many are still at the first stage of the journey.
Sustainability gold for Churchill
Churchill Services has been awarded a gold medal by EcoVadis, the global sustainability accreditor.
Compass Scotland teams up with FareShare
A new partnership will encourage Compass Scotland sites to work with FareShare to donate surplus food for distribution to those in need.
New task group on renewable energy procurement
The UK Green Building Council has assembled team of cross-industry experts who will support delivery of new guidance.
Industry calls for sustainable building task force
11 major players are calling for the formation of a new taskforce to ensure buildings are fit for the future.
Hospitality industry aims for net zero
The food services industry trade body, UKHospitality, has unveiled a ‘vitally important’ programme aimed at guiding the sector to net zero by 2040.
Mitie hits all annual ESG targets
The FM provider’s latest ESG report highlights progress made against 13 ambitious targets.
Senior ESG appointment at Cloudfm
The technology-driven hard services specialist says it is aiming to lead the FM industry with the appointment of a new head of ESG.
SFMI moves forward on Scope 3 carbon tool
The Sustainable Facilities Management Index team has started work on the development of a tool for managing Scope 3 carbon emissions in the FM sector.
BAM targets net zero in UK & I by 2026
The construction and FM group’s UK & Ireland businesses have set an ambitious target for becoming net zero in their direct operations.
WeMaintain receives B Corp certification
The technology-driven maintenance services company has received B Corp status in recognition of its high environmental, social and governance standards.
Commercial property: climate resilience strategies
The Better Buildings Partnership has published new guidance on defining, measuring and reporting on climate resilient property.
Social enterprise challenge hits £250m mark
A group of 30 large companies have spent over a quarter of a billion pounds with social enterprises by bringing them into their supply chains.
Net zero group names leader
The Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard initiative has appointed David Partridge as chair of its recently convened Governance Board.
Demand for sustainable property on the rise
Progress is being seen in some aspects of the built environment on the drive to be more sustainable, according to the latest annual sustainability report from RICS.
EHS software market grows
The environment, health and safety software market will continue to grow this year, in parallel with and potentially overlapping ESG activities.
Financial Times moves to reduce energy costs
OakTree Power, the climate tech start-up, has developed a bespoke climate technology solution for the FT to reduce energy at its London headquarters, Bracken House.
Envirovue appointed on carbon neutral waste deal
Engineering services group Dron & Dickson has turned to Envirovue for assistance with reducing the emissions from its waste management operations.
Compass: sustainable bonds to progress net zero
In an industry first, the group has successfully issued two bonds, raising £750m to support delivery of its global net zero target.
CBRE partners with Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland
The group’s Global Workplace Solutions business has entered into an exclusive agreement with SERI to drive social enterprise participation in the corporate sector across Ireland.
Jaguar completes London’s first NABERS rating
The building services specialist has provided the first NABERS UK energy rating in the capital.
Reliance Protect extends social value commitment
The lone worker solution specialist has teamed up with two of its longstanding customers to create new social value funds.
Amey ups game on sustainability and social value
Amey has committed to a step-change in the way it works in order to achieve new levels of sustainability and social value across its operations.
Leesman achieves B Corp recognition
The workplace experience specialist has been recognised as a purpose-led organisation that places people at the heart of its business.
BESA backs circular economy strategy
The concept could play a crucial role in helping the building services sector to develop more effective net zero strategies.
Climate action plan highlights engineers’ role
In the latest review of its Climate Action Plan, CIBSE focuses on the role of building services engineers in delivering net zero.
Mitie appointed to CEF framework
The appointment provides significant opportunities to support NHS hospitals and the wider public sector to achieve net zero targets by 2040.
BAM underlines value of Scope 3 guidance
This guidance sets out for the first time how the emissions of buildings in operation can be fully assessed to achieve net zero carbon.
Circular economy essential to net zero
The UK Green Building Council has published new insight into the positive impact circular thinking can have in delivering whole-life carbon reductions and value creation.
CIWM launches action on climate emergency
The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management has announced two major initiatives to help mobilise the resources and waste sector on its journey to net zero.
EQUANS bags Birmingham contract
EQUANS has been appointed by Birmingham City Council to retrofit 300 homes in a pilot project for decarbonising the council’s 60,000 properties.
Amey highlights social value impact
The company’s CEO has been speaking about the role that infrastructure businesses can play in achieving the government’s levelling up agenda.
Supply chain seeks more ESG information
Companies in the FM supply chain are grappling with the challenges raised by environmental, social and governance issues.
Energy: targeting sources of waste
Britain’s businesses are in the grip of an energy crisis. With energy costs continuing to rise, 92% of decision-makers are concerned.
EQUANS unveils enhanced net zero target
EQUANS UK & Ireland has strengthened its existing commitment to decarbonisation by publishing a revised net zero roadmap.
SFMI: a chance to shape the future
The organisers of the Sustainable Facilities Management Index are planning future research work and want your input.
Cranfield offers tour of award-winning energy system
Cranfield University’s battery energy storage system will be open for a unique behind-the-scenes tour next week.
Sodexo donates £35k to SSAFA
Since 2008, funding from Sodexo’s Stop Hunger Foundation has provided urgent welfare support to those most in need from the Armed Forces community, particularly veterans and their families.
Houston & Hawkes makes the B list
The independent caterer is the first contract catering business in the UK to become B Corp certified, reinforcing a purpose-led approach to doing business.
Companies must cut carbon quickly
New analysis shows that just 11% of the world’s listed companies are in alignment with the 1.5°C climate emergency target.
Manufacturing struggles with net zero
New survey findings are painting a worrying picture of the manufacturing industry’s transition to net zero.
Vinci Facilities targets retrofit needs
The firm is aiming at the centre of the drive to decarbonise the UK’s built environment with a commitment to training for its staff.
Wates: assessing social value
National property services provider Wates Smartspace has created £1.687m of social value for the local Cheshire community during the second year of a major fire station refurbishment programme.
Ecoserv introduces monitored waste management
Ecoserv Group is launching a managed service to help customers meet their waste and recycling commitments.
NHS Property Services publishes Green Plan
The three-year plan from the property services team focuses on decarbonising the NHS estate and supporting customers in their transition to net zero.
Carbon standard launched
A Sustainable Facilities Management Index team has developed a standardised approach to calculate carbon emissions for the FM sector.
Property groups backing climate action
The Better Buildings Partnership has announced three new signatories to its Climate Commitment, as a second group launches a complementary initiative.
Sodexo net zero targets validated
The service group’s near and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative.
Social value tool updated for 2022
National TOMs, the widely recognised social value measurement tool, has been refreshed and updated to reflect changing needs.
Rising costs drive focus on carbon reduction
New data from the Institute of Directors shows that half of businesses are now more likely to invest in carbon reduction measures.
Net zero: expect more local regulation
City governments are setting ambitious sustainability targets, often well ahead of national goals.
Compass appoints chief climate and sustainability advisor
Compass Group UK & Ireland has appointed Professor Sir Charles Godfray FRS to its executive team.
Sodexo ups fight against food insecurity
The group’s Stop Hunger Foundation is extending its work with food redistribution charity The Bread and Butter Thing.
Industry bodies to develop net zero standard
A cross-industry steering group has come together to develop a Standard for verifying UK buildings as net zero carbon.
i-FM Technology in FM Award: entry open
Doing great things with technology in FM? We want to hear from you.
EMCOR UK releases responsible business report
The report lays out the company’s vision to create a better world at work for people, communities and the planet.
Pushing forward the retrofit argument
The UK Green Building Council has published a guide to support the retrofitting of poorly performing commercial buildings.
EQUANS secures energy transition funding
A funding extension from Innovate UK will enable progress on plans for a town-wide, smart local energy system in Rugeley, Staffordshire.
UEL partners with Siemens to deliver net zero
The University of East London has established a strategic partnership with Siemens to collaborate on their net zero carbon aspiration for 2030.
Compass commits to social value
Compass Group UK & Ireland has appointed Laura Neville as head of social value, with an agenda focused on employees, clients and communities.
ESG suffering from poor data quality
The ESG concept, originally a set of criteria for investors, has moved quickly into sustainability conversations, but perhaps too quickly.
Sustainability investments rebound
Planned investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy and smart building technology are returning to pre-pandemic levels.
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Defining net zero
Sustainability terms have quickly become part of everyday language. But are we all sure what we’re talking about?
Meeting the cost of energy standards
According to new research, proposed legislative energy targets could cost UK office landlords upwards of £40 per sq ft.
Workplace Futures: conference white paper available now
February’s FM conference tackled the big topic of sustainability challenges and opportunities in a very well-received return as an in-person event.
UKGBC offers social value toolkit
The UK Green Building Council has published guidance to support the delivery of social value across built environment projects.
How green is your business?
A new report has identified four types of corporate approach to sustainability to help businesses establish just how green they are.
ISS tackles food waste challenge
The facilities services group has teamed up with US food recovery and distribution company Goodr to divert excess food to local charities.
Sustainability: an opportunity to collaborate?
It is one of the most important issues on the FM agenda, perhaps the most important. Should the industry work together on a response to the sustainability challenge?
Pinnacle unveils sustainability commitment
Its Carbon Reduction Plan details how the group aims to minimise direct and indirect emissions across each of its services and its extensive property portfolio.
Sustainable procurement demands focus
An update of the Sustainable Procurement in FM report has identified the key criteria that will help embed sustainability in the sector.
Workplace Futures 2022: slides and videos available
February’s annual FM conference tackled the big subject of sustainability, a subject that is and will continue to be a key factor in shaping FM’s future.
Include active commuting in ESG policies, says BCO
Putting active commuting at the heart of ESG policies can shift commuters towards more sustainable forms of travel, improve individual health and wellbeing and help companies cut carbon emissions.
Sodexo report opens Food Waste Action Week
Today marks the start of a week that aims to support lasting change in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goal of halving global food waste by 2030.
Pinnacle commits to sustainable cleaning
The group is rolling out a new national standard to support the use of sustainable cleaning and hygiene supplies across its FM portfolio .
Water management: overlooked and undervalued?
In 10 years of annual assessment of FM providers’ sustainability strategies, SMFI has found that water is consistently one of the lowest scoring criteria.
Sustainability consulting market on the rise
Sustainability is here to stay, and regulatory changes and challenges around disclosure are driving growth in demand for consultancy.
Industry warns on net-zero skills
Skills shortages are hampering ambitions to deliver net zero emission buildings.
ISS to cut food waste 50% by 2027
The facilities services group has also undertaken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with the food it serves globally by 25% by 2030.
UKGBC advice for asset owning businesses
Ahead of mandatory requirements to disclose climate-related risks coming into force in April, the UK Green Building Council has published new guidance.
Sodexo making a positive impact on levelling up
The support services company has published a report examining its current impact on levelling up and how it can go further in the future.
Amey backs Barnsley’s sustainability plans
The services group has helped Barnsley Council secure £1.3m from the government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme.
NJC receives sustainability gold
The cleaning and support services company has been awarded a Gold EcoVadis medal for sustainability achievement.
FM conference programme confirmed
The first major FM conference of the year, Workplace Futures, takes place in London on 22 February.
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Sunderland tackles sustainability
Sunderland A.F.C. is a case study in using facilities analytics to meet sustainability targets.
Climate tech investment: the benefits
Embracing technology to monitor emissions and act on real-time data positions FM teams to achieve real change.
The power of tailored asset management
Asset management has traditionally been seen as the responsibility of facilities managers, but that can be limiting.
MIPIM 2023: look up
MIPIM is the world’s largest real estate conference, holding something for nearly all stakeholders across the built environment,
An end to greenwashing
Companies across all sectors talk about being ‘green' and ‘sustainable’, but this is truly a case of actions speaking louder than words.
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FM is critical to EV charging infrastructure
The electric vehicle market is booming. Is this a market opportunity for the FM sector as solution providers, customers, or both?
Cargo bikes and the last mile logistics revolution
What should facilities managers know about cargo bikes? Do you let them into your building, do you use them to help decarbonise the workplace?
Net zero: more action needed now
The government’s latest Net Zero Review warned that delaying decarbonisation is a risk to UK jobs, infrastructure and investment.
ESG: why governance is critical
Daniel Ratcliffe examines why governance is a crucial factor in a facilities manager’s ESG strategy, and why it should not be minimised or missed out.
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Steps to real net zero success
Empty net zero promises do not just threaten the reputation, legitimacy and long-term interests of businesses but the survival of our planet.
Sustainability: pushing back on the myths
Purpose-driven corporate leaders seeking buy-in for a sustainable business plan often run into objections that are based on outdated information and outright falsehoods.
Scope 3: consequences and solutions for FM
There has been a rise recently in companies beginning to look at their wider emissions footprint, fuelled by increased scrutiny of emission disclosures.
Coping with summer heat
According to the Meteorological Office, 2022 is predicted to be one of the hottest years ever recorded.
FM holds the key to net zero carbon
There are about 30 million buildings in the UK which, in total, are responsible for around 30% of our national emissions, giving buildings an integral role in the UK’s decarbonisation challenge.
Sustainability: the key role of your logistics partner
Now more than ever, businesses are facing serious pressure from all angles to reduce their carbon footprint, whether it be from their own staff and customers, or via new legislation.
Sustainable buildings: visiting the future
April’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report offered a slither of hope that we can stave off the worst ravages of climate breakdown.
Going green: from old to bold
Reports that we might miss out on net zero carbon targets as a country have served as an alert for all industries to do better, including the commercial property industry.
How to make cleaning environmentally friendly
Whether you're using an outsourced cleaning company or staying wholly in-house, there’s a lot to consider when you're going eco-friendly. Hannah Wilson explains.
How data can help decarbonise buildings
The world is at a tipping point for climate change. COP26 showed that governments cannot take on the fight alone.
Managing winter’s ‘triple threat’
Steve Rainbow explores how an effective building management system removes the age-old question of when to tinker with the thermostat.
Putting food waste front & centre at COP26
COP26 has been big news for weeks, but the TV screens didn’t do it justice. It was vast.
On your bike
Pedal power is having a moment, partly inspired by the impacts of Covid-19. But, given the health and sustainability benefits, why shouldn’t that moment become permanent?
Green leases and sustainability: what’s next?
Commercial property is estimated to be responsible for about one-third of total carbon emissions in the UK. Tenanted buildings need to manage in a more sustainable way, green leases are part of the answer.
The race to net zero: what this means for FM
‘Net zero carbon’ is the latest catchphrase across the corporate sector. You’ve probably heard many interpretations of it, along with ‘climate positive’, ‘zero carbon’ and ‘science-based targets’.
IoT: help in reaching your sustainability goals
Calls for significant and meaningful action to combat climate change have certainly intensified over the past decade.
Realising sustainability ambitions
The commercial property market will have a key role to play in helping the UK achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. But how do we start moving towards such a seemingly daunting goal?
Is there a future for hydrogen?
As we decide how we are going to fuel sustainable communities in the future, the fact is there is no single outright winner amongst the options.
Demand side response: what’s not to like?
I have worked in the energy sector for over 15 years. In all that time, I cannot recall when climate change, sustainability and energy were such hot topics of discussion.
Smart buildings for the 'new normal'
Facilities managers are under pressure to re-open offices safely, but the stakes could not be higher. So how can technology help?
Hail the clean, lean recycling years to come!
This year will witness the start of the glorious clean, lean years of recycling as any business that wants to embrace the green agenda in a meaningful way will have to re-examine how they manage their waste resources.
ESOS Phase 2: are you ready?
The compliance period for Phase 2 of the Energy Savings Opportunities Scheme is currently underway, with less than nine months until the deadline. Stuart Denton-Brown discusses how businesses can act now to make the process smoother.
Sustainability in FM demands holistic thinking
Active Workplace Solutions invited a select group of FM experts to discuss the critical components of sustainability and why the industry’s current challenges call for a reappraisal of what that word means. i-FM reports.
Social value adds value
Sienna Emanuel explores the real meaning of social value and what it means for FMs and their service providers.
Simple steps to a sustainable future
A few years ago, the term ‘sustainability’ was fairly interchangeable with words such as ‘environmentally-friendly’ and ‘green’, in recognition of those first steps businesses were making to address some of the ecological challenges the planet was facing.
A secure approach to workplace sustainability
Caroline Hutchins outlines what best practice should look like when it comes to implementing green measures.
Unlocking the sustainability opportunities in catering
With two-thirds of UK consumers recently stating they would boycott brands that lack an ethical conscience, sustainability is an increasingly important issue for facilities managers with CSR targets to meet.
Intelligent management: the key to a sustainable future?
Cities could be humanity's biggest challenge or our best opportunity; regardless, we are experiencing rapid expansion of urban populations. And the buildings that exist within these areas are guzzling up the world's finite resources.
Biophilic design: sorting the facts from the myths
Ahead of The Facilities Event this April, i-FM talks to sustainable architectural and interior design guru Oliver Heath about biophilic design, separating the fact from the fiction about this deep connection between humans and nature.
Sustainable strategies
Amanda Williams reports on energy management initiatives introduced on the Defence National Training Estate.
Climate Change and the Hospitality Industry
It's time for action and the tools we need are already available. Andy Badger makes the case for moving away from 'business as usual'.
Waste Management and FM: a Growing Partnership
Steve Lee reports that waste management is climbing rapidly up the legal and business agendas. There's an opportunity here for facilities management to take a lead on strategy and implementation.
Driving Sustainability Across Major Estates
Facilities managers are ideally placed to drive innovation and profitability. Identifying and exploiting the hidden value in surplus resources can lead to significant savings and unique promotional opportunities.
A Shared Vision
Many service providers already appreciate the positive impact that sustainable actions can have on carbon footprint, but realising this is an issue is only half the battle.
Switching to Sustainable Purchasing
Now that the economy has returned to growth, sustainability is making its way back to the top of the corporate agenda and businesses are reassessing their green options, says Bruce Goldring.
Cost, Targets, Compliance
There are compelling business benefits for the FM sector in engaging with the waste and resource efficiency agenda.
CRC: a Better Alternative?
The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme was originally designed to provide incentives for companies to improve energy efficiency by directly rewarding energy savings.
Sustainable Best Practice
The catering industry needs to feed its next generation with knowledge, argues Mike Mellor.
Lessons from Higher Education
Research into carbon reduction needs and strategies at UK universities has produced insights that apply to all large organisations.
Saving School Infrastructure
Britain's schools, much like the economy in general, are currently in a tough financial position.
Sustainability: Here to Stay
Frank Logan looks at some of the new drivers that will change business-as-usual forever.
Sustainable Food Services
Over the past few years, we have seen an increasing trend for client companies to look to food to lead the sustainably message in the workplace.
Rewriting the book on waste management
The British Library has implemented new recycling and waste reduction strategies, increasing recycling to 70% and reducing waste by 18%.
Sustainability Matters More Than Ever
Given that a massive 40% of worldwide CO2 emissions come from buildings, property and facilities managers have a unique opportunity to make a real difference.
Does Green Make a Difference?
Despite an ever-increasing number of 'green' campaigns, and the associated greenwash, innovation is the key to true long-term sustainability.
Sustainability: a must in FM
Facilities managers should be shifting their emphasis towards a more long-term environmental focus.
FM's Role in Reducing Emissions
Facilities managers are in the driving seat when it comes to achieving substantial reductions in carbon emissions.
Focusing on Compliance
The previous government's failure to enforce its own environmental legislation was hugely damaging to the energy performance of buildings, says HVCA President Graham Manly.
EPCs Set to Bite
With continued emphasis at UK and EU levels on going green, it won't be long before commercial Energy Performance Certificates are given some teeth.
Rising to the Challenge
The Environment Agency has started writing to organisations who may qualify under the Carbon Reduction Commitment rules.
CRC: Friend or Foe?
The Carbon Reduction Commitment is looming on the horizon. Implementation will be complex, and there's mixed news on preparation at many that will be affected.
Action Time for Carbon Reduction
Reducing carbon emissions is moving up the agenda. This can mean significant operational savings, too.
The Triple Bottom Line
FM has a critical role to play in meeting the goals of the sustainability agenda.
Water Ð The Other Critical Resource
Ian Osborne makes a case for the neglected area of water conservation, looking at the incentives and also the strategies and technologies that can slash costs and boost environmental credentials for businesses.
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Delivering energy-efficiency retrofits
To deliver effective energy-saving retrofits, FM professionals need to implement the most suitable solutions for their buildings. Stewart Little explains.
Energy: back to basics
The best defence against rising costs is getting the fundamentals right and adopting a risk management frame of mind.
The imperative of energy efficiency in commercial buildings
COP28 highlighted the importance of ensuring that the built environment is aligned with net zero obligations.
Time for FM to become the sustainability vanguard
There is a real opportunity for FMs to drive the sustainability agenda and its implementation across the organisation.
Green talent: the key to meeting sustainability targets
The need for talent skilled in sustainable offerings is ever-growing as governments and businesses face up to change.
Lessons learned for a greener future
Diane Gillies explains how Amey is helping to set out a sustainable vision for Scotland’s school estates.
Corporate sustainability: engagement is vital
Corporate sustainability enables businesses to demonstrate that their operations facilitate economic and sustainable growth.
Total Experience: the key to the future of FM services
Experience matters. To employees, businesses and customers. But positive experiences don’t emerge because of a new-fangled tool or a buzzword-filled communication strategy.
Net zero: positioning FM for success
The journey to net zero requires the right strategy to get there. Paul de Kock looks at what this means for businesses and their FM teams.
MEES deadline – will you sink or swim?
The UK’s new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard comes into play in just over six months. Property owners and occupiers need to be aware.
Is a net zero financial centre realistic?
A few months ago, the ex-chancellor promised to make Britain the ‘world’s first net zero-aligned financial centre’.
Why ‘society’ matters for good ESG practice
Many organisations assume that ESG is solely to do with reducing carbon emissions and, yes, this is a key element of good practice. But it is not the only one.
Following the ESG ‘rule of three’ for achieving outcomes
Environmental, social and governance issues are increasingly important across the commercial and public sectors. But there is still some misunderstanding in certain areas of compliance. Gordon Whyte makes the case for action.
The need for long-termism in ESG
Organisations are placing increasing importance on their environmental, social and governance strategies. How should FM react?
Plastic: the forgotten pandemic
Last year the Covid-19 pandemic was, quite rightfully, at the forefront of all our minds. But we need to think again about our policies and practices.
Sink or swim: COP26 and FM
The Paris Agreement was heralded as a worldwide achievement. With the next conference due this autumn, countries have a chance to be leaders or followers. The same is true for companies: how will FM react?
Building a sustainable future in FM
‘Build back better’ has become one of the defining slogans of the past year. It needs actioning.
The importance of supply chains for the sustainable business
Global giants Google and WWF turned heads this June after announcing the details of their environmental data platform, a joint initiative which aims to tackle harmful emissions and waste across fashion industry supply chains.
The joy of giving
As we continue to emerge from lockdown and ease back into our ‘normal’ routines, we should take a moment to reflect on the past few months. I’m sure I’m not alone in feeling like everything since April has been a bit of a blur.
Waste: hero or villain?
If organisations were to remove their commitments to recycling from annual reports, would they risk an adverse judgement? And how does this reflect on the role of waste management?
Putting social value into practice
The concept of social value, and the notion that businesses should be striving to improve economic prosperity, is not a new thing. As a marketing professional, I have been developing these themes for some time now.
A new approach to sustainability in the built environment
Sunil Shah looks at the current practice of responsible business in the built environment and explains the collaborative approach that RICS is taking to create the new model necessary to transfer knowledge of sustainability through the property lifecycle.
The case for holistic thinking
As human consumption nears a pivotal moment, George Adams explains why the built environment has a huge part to play in the fight against social and ecological disaster.
Going digital for reduced food miles
Nowadays sustainability is an ingrained business practice and nearly every organisation has green policies in place to reduce its impact on the environment.
Transforming the patient experience
Mike Hobbs says there is more to creating a sustainable future for the NHS than just saving the planet. There is a compelling business case, too.
Why should management care about sustainability?
Although sustainability has always been an important issue for many of the world's most progressive companies, we are now seeing it rise to the top of most agendas.
Moving to Sustainable Procurement
Making sustainability a key feature at every level of the supply chain is probably easier than you think, and is a definite win-win.
Don't blink
The increasingly urgent need to address major environmental issues on a global scale means developments are coming so thick and fast, if you blink you’re likely to miss something important.
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