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The three-year plan from the property services team focuses on decarbonising the NHS estate and supporting customers in their transition to net zero.
A Sustainable Facilities Management Index team has developed a standardised approach to calculate carbon emissions for the FM sector.
The Better Buildings Partnership has announced three new signatories to its Climate Commitment, as a second group launches a complementary initiative.
The service group’s near and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative.
National TOMs, the widely recognised social value measurement tool, has been refreshed and updated to reflect changing needs.
New data from the Institute of Directors shows that half of businesses are now more likely to invest in carbon reduction measures.
City governments are setting ambitious sustainability targets, often well ahead of national goals.
Compass Group UK & Ireland has appointed Professor Sir Charles Godfray FRS to its executive team.
The group’s Stop Hunger Foundation is extending its work with food redistribution charity The Bread and Butter Thing.
A cross-industry steering group has come together to develop a Standard for verifying UK buildings as net zero carbon.
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The report lays out the company’s vision to create a better world at work for people, communities and the planet.
The UK Green Building Council has published a guide to support the retrofitting of poorly performing commercial buildings.
A funding extension from Innovate UK will enable progress on plans for a town-wide, smart local energy system in Rugeley, Staffordshire.
The University of East London has established a strategic partnership with Siemens to collaborate on their net zero carbon aspiration for 2030.
Compass Group UK & Ireland has appointed Laura Neville as head of social value, with an agenda focused on employees, clients and communities.
The ESG concept, originally a set of criteria for investors, has moved quickly into sustainability conversations, but perhaps too quickly.
Planned investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy and smart building technology are returning to pre-pandemic levels.
Sustainability terms have quickly become part of everyday language. But are we all sure what we’re talking about?
According to new research, proposed legislative energy targets could cost UK office landlords upwards of £40 per sq ft.
February’s FM conference tackled the big topic of sustainability challenges and opportunities in a very well-received return as an in-person event.
The UK Green Building Council has published guidance to support the delivery of social value across built environment projects.
A new report has identified four types of corporate approach to sustainability to help businesses establish just how green they are.
The facilities services group has teamed up with US food recovery and distribution company Goodr to divert excess food to local charities.
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?
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.
An update of the Sustainable Procurement in FM report has identified the key criteria that will help embed sustainability in the sector.
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.
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.
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.
The group is rolling out a new national standard to support the use of sustainable cleaning and hygiene supplies across its FM portfolio .
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 is here to stay, and regulatory changes and challenges around disclosure are driving growth in demand for consultancy.
Skills shortages are hampering ambitions to deliver net zero emission buildings.
The facilities services group has also undertaken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with the food it serves globally by 25% by 2030.
Ahead of mandatory requirements to disclose climate-related risks coming into force in April, the UK Green Building Council has published new guidance.
The support services company has published a report examining its current impact on levelling up and how it can go further in the future.
The services group has helped Barnsley Council secure £1.3m from the government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme.
The cleaning and support services company has been awarded a Gold EcoVadis medal for sustainability achievement.
The first major FM conference of the year, Workplace Futures, takes place in London on 22 February.
The facilities services group has committed to reaching full-scope net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
A new policy paper from the Institute of Directors sets out a range of ESG priorities for UK companies and organisations.
The latest offering from Fusion21 is a four-year national Decarbonisation Framework.
But a global survey shows that the level of commitment overall could be much higher.
The Ipswich-headquartered FM business is committed to making environmental, economic and socially responsible purchasing decisions.
The FM group has passed its target to convert 30% of its fleet to zero emission electric vehicles three months ahead of schedule.
Large and medium-sized organisations cite improving sustainability as one of the three biggest challenges they face.
With expectations for new buildings increasing in recent years, the conversation is shifting from the ‘value of green’ to a focus on longer term, broader based sustainability.
The sustainable FM group’s ‘bitesize webinar’ series returns for 2022 next week.
Research from Veolia suggests that less than a third of UK businesses have a strategy for reaching carbon neutrality, despite growing environmental concerns.
Students from 10 universities across the UK have participated in a virtual Dragon's Den-style competition.
Research indicates that 9 in 10 buildings in the UK and Ireland must be digitally retrofitted to achieve net zero by 2050.
Standards body BSI is partnering with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, who are sponsoring up to 100,000 free downloads of a new energy management standard.
An Institute of Directors’ poll finds companies ready to work towards net zero but looking to government for financial support and guidance.
The UK Green Building Council has published a framework to support local authorities to measure the impacts and wider benefits of building retrofit.
Leaders of the CBI, the TUC and major green groups have called on the government to implement the Glasgow climate pact.
Results of a global survey show that sustainability is now the top global business investment priority.
The FM group has won high praise for its sustainability performance in recent days.
The group’s Europe business is part of a winning consortium involving 47 partners from 15 countries.
Leading FM companies have demonstrated real progress in sustainability but there must be more transparency around net zero, according to the Sustainable Facilities Management Index.
New guidance on the design and operation of electrical services that focus on the drive to net zero carbon has been published by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers.
The survey is part of the development work for social value delivery guidance targeted at built environment practitioners.
A new guide to decarbonising public sector buildings and creating a net zero public estate has been launched by the Cabinet Office.
Businesses in the food service sector will not achieve carbon net zero goals without urgently turning their attention to the issue of food waste.
Winners have been announced in a ‘springboard to net zero’ campaign, aimed at generating innovative ideas to help the business reach its net zero ambitions.
The top performing sustainable FM providers will be revealed at the end of this month.
Property services group JLL is advocating a change in the regulations to encourage energy efficiency.
Rye, Winchelsea & District Memorial Hospital has appointed the DMA Group to design and deliver energy saving measures across its site in East Sussex.
Wates FM and property group JLL have received a silver International Green Apple Environmental Award.
The UK Green Building Council has unveiled a roadmap detailing the actions government and industry must take to achieve net zero across the built environment sector.
According to new research, the majority of built environment professionals believe the sector is already doing enough to tackle its carbon impact.
UK firms are failing to back their net zero promises with effective measurement according to a report commissioned by IWFM.
The catering group has appointed Clare Clark as sustainability business partner to deliver its CSR strategy across the whole group and support the sustainability aspirations of its clients.
The service provider has come top in the Best Waste Prevention Project category at the 2021 Waste2Zero awards for tackling food waste through smart technology.
New research by Savills identifies the scale of the challenge facing the UK’s real estate sector in achieving net zero.
The soft services provider has won the Partners in Sustainability: Large Estates award, alongside Network Rail High Speed, at the PFM Partnership Awards 2021.
SFMI and BAM FM confirm that five industry bodies are helping to develop a framework for a standardised approach to measure the emissions generated by FM services.
New survey results indicate that companies are not moving fast enough on developing policies and putting them into action. Nor is the government.
The facilities services provider has teamed up with environmental consultancy RSK Group to support its journey to net zero.
To coincide with the first week of COP26, a business simulation games specialist is launching a new initiative to help companies engage with their workforces in the drive towards net zero.
The climate conference will need to prioritise decarbonising buildings to achieve wider climate change goals.
Amey has joined the Business Ambition for 1.5°C Campaign, the global movement of leading companies working to limit temperature rise.
Only half of UK mid-market businesses have a net zero strategy in place, according to research from Grant Thornton.
Two of BAM FM’s PFI contracts have achieved recognition in the latest GRESB assessments of infrastructure management and performance.
The partnership will support NHS Trusts in developing and implementing decarbonisation strategies for their sites.
The world's largest food services group has announced a commitment to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
New independent research has found more than half of senior executives predicting double-digit spend increases in 2022.
Sodexo has laid out its comprehensive roadmap to net zero and decarbonisation of its UK and Ireland business.
The FM group is partnering with Sustainable Development Capital LLP, an investment firm specialising in energy efficiency and decentralised energy generation.
The Compass Group’s Welsh business has announced a new three-year partnership with the Welsh charity, Llamau.
ENGIE’s services operations have been awarded a Platinum EcoVadis medal for the second year running.
The guidance is designed specifically to drive up the sustainability of new commercial buildings.
The FM group has been named a Business Champion for the Construct Zero Performance Framework.
The services group reports that it has reduced plastic and CO2 waste by 97% across its cleaning operations.
ENGIE’s services division has installed 85 free-to-use electric vehicle chargers, working in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
EcoSync, a dynamic energy management platform that adapts temperature control to changing occupancy levels, has attracted substantial new investment.
The world-leading energy rating scheme for UK offices is ready for use.
The services company is stepping up its green ambition ahead of COP26 in the face of a growing demand for innovative solutions to meet climate challenges.
Methven UK will help to raise awareness of water management and identify the value that FM can bring to this increasing risk area.
New measures requiring businesses bidding for major government contracts to commit to achieving net zero emissions have come into force.
A group of forward-thinking global corporations are using their collective purchasing power to open up their supply chains to European social enterprises.
On the second annual United Nations awareness day for stopping food loss the services provider confirms prevention of 280 tonnes of waste in the UK.
FM is not taking a strategic approach or taking enough specific action to address its responsibilities towards the wellbeing of individuals and the planet as a whole.
The property services group has announced its commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
The soft services provider has been awarded silver status for sustainability by EcoVadis.
The outsourced services group is putting in place a series of measures, including making all meetings screen-based by default.
The Supply Chain Sustainability School is leading an initiative that will see the UK’s built environment sector drastically reduce onsite emissions.
The team will drive its environmental, social and community goals, says the facilities services group.
BoltON packages offer simple solutions designed to support Britain’s decarbonisation, the company says.
The UK’s largest specialist electric bike retailer will host an event on Wednesday the 15th in central London to showcase the Energy Saving Trust’s eCargo Bike Grant Fund.
The University of Birmingham, in partnership with Siemens, has set its sights on the benefits of a series of new technologies.
Attention on environmental, social and governance issues is ‘incredibly high’ amongst mid-market business leaders in the UK.
Sustainability Tool has launched a carbon calculator in partnership with the Supply Chain Sustainability School.
Almost one third of mid-market businesses say they face a high risk of losing business if they fail to act on ESG issues.
The built environment is going in the right direction, but it is still not moving fast enough to decarbonise building stock.
With just over two months until the COP26 climate summit begins, companies across the spectrum in FM are taking action as well as talking about their policies and commitments.
The services group is helping small companies and not-for-profit organisations to upskill their workforce by gifting apprenticeship levy funds to support 106 new apprentices.
The British Army is going green, with the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure at military sites across the south of England.
The facilities management group has announced its plans for achieving a net zero estate by 2025.
Energy performance in commercial real estate is improving but has some way to go to meet upcoming targets.
Specialist Window Cleaning, a part of the Incentive FM group, has become the UK’s first national carbon neutral window cleaning company.
Waste management and recycling specialist Axil Integrated Services is calling on British manufacturers to reassess their strategies.
The construction to services company is working with Lloyds Banking Group to pioneer sustainable technologies for the transition to net zero carbon.
Insurance, pensions and investment company Royal London has seen the first 10 EV charge points installed at its office in Alderley Park.
The UK Green Building Council has launched a consultation inviting industry feedback on its Whole Life Carbon Roadmap draft proposals.
The engineering services company has set itself the target of replacing 98% of its fleet with alternative fuel vehicles by 2025.
The SFMI is partnering with BAM FM to develop guidance on accurate measuring and reporting of emissions.
The three-year partnership will see the family-owned construction to services business support a green recovery in Scotland.
The UK Green Building Council has announced plans to work with eight partners to test its recently published Framework for Defining Social Value.
Emma Wilson will focus on developing the company’s sustainability initiatives and growing their community-based projects.
The move for Claire Atkins Morris comes as an internal promotion following success in a number of roles at the UK & Ireland business over the past 11 years.
In its newly published 2021 Social Value Report, the group sets out how it has passed all its environmental, social and governance targets over the most recent financial year.
The FM group’s catering divisions have saved 227,366 kilos of vegetables from going to waste in the last 18 months.
Arcus FM has been awarded the Carbon Footprint Standard - CO2e Reduced status for the entire organisation.
Bouygues Energies & Services has completed a partnership with Redcar & Cleveland Borough to replace 90% of its street lighting with LED lights.
A new report explores the criteria used by the SFMI in its annual sustainability assessments, which will take place in the autumn.
Budget constraints and buy-in from senior leadership are the two biggest barriers to adoption of smart technologies.
The facilities management business has unveiled a plan to go beyond net zero and be a climate positive company from this year onwards.
The Buy Social Corporate Challenge is run by Social Enterprise UK and brings together corporate partners from a range of industries with a collective ambition to spend £1bn on social enterprises.
The standards group has been selected to assess the G7 Summit and COP26 events against the international sustainability standard, ISO 20121.
A new white paper explains how innovative technology can help organisations transform their commercial buildings into a virtual power plant.
ISS UK & Ireland has announced its new strategy to achieve challenging carbon emission reduction targets.
The UK Green Building Council has launched a new Solutions Library designed to address shared sustainability challenges and enhance collaboration.
Business Moves Group is teaming up with sustainable office furniture solutions specialist The Coggin Group.
The report details key milestones reached despite the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The commitment covers both its own operations and its value chain, with a programme in line with the Science-Based Targets Initiative criteria.
The toolkit is designed to be a practical guide to best practice in responsible property management for asset, property and facilities managers.
The FM industry’s sustainability benchmark is launching an educational webinar series to provide insights directly from professionals within the industry.
The UK Green Building Council has published new guidance to help developers and owners increase nature-based solutions within the construction and operation of built assets.
The contract cleaning provider has appointed Peter David to focus on improving efficiency and driving sustainability across the business.
Three-quarters of UK businesses are prepared to shed suppliers that do not live up to their social values.
The building systems specialist has announced a partnership with the International WELL Building Institute to promote global application of the WELL Building Standard.
Aberdeen City Council has awarded a three-way partnership the contract to deliver a decarbonisation retrofit scheme across 100 social housing properties.
The infrastructure, engineering and facilities services company has committed to reducing its carbon emissions with the goal of reaching net zero by 2040.
Arcus has committed to fully embedding sustainability into the management and operation of its business and ensuring equal focus is placed on all elements of sustainability.
Directors say they need more information about the way forward. They also worry about the costs involved.
Derwent Facilities Management has joined the Sustainable Facilities Management Index as part of an ongoing commitment to improving environmental sustainability.
The UK facilities management sector does not possess a thorough, detailed strategic approach to combatting climate change.
As research continues to show preferences for continued homeworking, the associated increase in household energy use is causing concern.
A new think-tank report calls on the government to incentivise the establishment of more local offices and hybrid-working initiatives.
The Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy aims to slash emissions by two-thirds in just 15 years.
The services group has strengthened its commitment to remove single-use plastic items from its operations.
An innovative business idea, involving re-training veterans to become experts in arboriculture and horticulture, has been helped to get off the ground by BAM FM.
The landscaping and maintenance services specialist has reached its goal of achieving carbon neutral certification four years ahead of schedule.
The UK Green Building Council has published guidance on the procurement of high-quality renewable energy and carbon offsets.
ISS has thrown its support behind this week’s campaign, which aims to create lasting change and deliver against the UN Sustainable Development Goal of halving food waste by 2030.
Amey’s Secure Infrastructure business says it is on a journey to introduce a fully sustainable cleaning solution across its FM operations.
The UK Green Building Council has published new guidance designed to help built environment practitioners define and deliver social value on their projects.
With the government revealing its roadmap for the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions, it is becoming clear that the green gains of the pandemic could be lost.
Wates Group has launched a self-service, interactive and intelligent marketplace for sustainable innovation.
Sodexo is teaming up with WRAP, the sustainable resource use charity, to tackle food waste and help save the planet.
The group has overhauled its strategy to set out a vision of a more sustainable and inclusive business model that puts purpose at its heart.
The company is marking the first anniversary of its Plan Zero programme with new commitments.
Sodexo UK & Ireland has stated its commitment to a series of pledges forming its ethical manifesto for leading the way to improve quality of life for society and the planet.
The MoJ's Gov Facility Services Ltd is pioneering solar energy projects at two prisons in England in a bid to meet net zero carbon targets.
The UK’s first zero emission gritting service for commercial use uses an electric gritter and sustainable white marine salt.
The new Climate Framework website aims to cater for the needs and interests of all professionals working in built environment disciplines.
Mitie has been named as a preferred supplier on a new Net Zero Carbon Delivery framework.
The landscaping and maintenance services company has won recognition for accelerating its transition to electric vehicles as part of a commitment to lower its carbon footprint.
A new report from the UK Green Building Council showcases solutions to reducing operational carbon.
Mitie has received a top score from Sustainalytics, one of the leading global environment, social and governance ratings agencies.
VINCI Facilities has come out on top in the Sustainable Facilities Management Index 2020 E-Awards.
Corps Security has been awarded carbon neutral status after reducing its carbon footprint and offsetting unavoidable carbon.
The UK Green Building Council has today announced a new project to plot a route to net zero carbon for the UK’s built environment sector.
Mitie has been awarded a new climate change score by one of the world’s leading environment, social and governance ratings agencies.
The Estate says it is committed to addressing the environmental emergency by aligning to the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Climate Agreement.
The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management has partnered with the Social Value Portal and National Social Value Taskforce to develop a new measurement framework.
A new scheme for rating the operational energy efficiency of UK office buildings has been launched.
The plan, published last week and meant to support the UK's net zero carbon target, was broadly welcomed but with some serious reservations.
The UK Green Building Council has published new guidance examining how current barriers to the delivery of net zero carbon buildings can be overcome.
The group has launched a new service which will help social landlords to prepare their housing stock to meet zero carbon obligations.
In fact, The Sustainability Tool, developed by Action Sustainability, has been awarded this year's Innovation prize by the French Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain.
ENGIE and its subsidiary EVBox Group have entered into a four-year partnership with Scania spanning 13 countries.
The family-run cleaning contractor has been recognised for meeting rigorous social and environmental standards.
The Wates Group has committed to each of its business units achieving Living Wage Recognised Service Provider status within five years.
The company says its playbook provides a step-by-step guide to reaching net zero carbon emissions.
The Better Buildings Partnership's framework is designed to support property companies with change and encourage greater transparency on pathways.
The UK Green Building Council has announced a new partnership with Enfield Council, seeking radical solutions for the delivery of sustainability on large schemes.
The Facilities and Construction divisions have taken delivery of the first tranche of Polestar 2 electric vehicles.
Mitie was presented with the ‘Green Fleet of the Year’ award at last week’s Business Car Awards 2020.
The Compass Group’s food procurement business has extended its membership of Social Enterprise UK’s corporate challenge for a further three years.
ENGIE UK has achieved the Carbon Trust Triple Standard, certifying exemplary performance over the last three years in managing carbon, water and waste.
The FM group has launched its 2020 Social Value Report, which includes targets described as “industry-leading” for environmental, social and corporate governance performance.
The rating secures the group's position in the top 1% of assessed companies for the second year in a row.
Mitie has supported Vodafone UK in saving 100 gigawatt hours of energy, equivalent to 25,000 tonnes of CO2, in just three years.
The NHS has adopted a multi-year plan to become the world's first net zero national health system.
Designed to drive progress on ambitious environmental targets, a new three-year contract covers both John Lewis and Waitrose operations.
The property services group has committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions across all JLL-occupied buildings by 2030.
The facilities services business has appointed Jamie Hall as energy and sustainability director for its UK Sustainability division.
Ensuring climate resilience and the transition to net zero carbon, delivering healthy buildings, and creating a fair society are all essential in a post-Covid-19 recovery.
UK fruit producer Bardsley England has selected ENGIE as its long-term delivery partner for achieving carbon-negative produce.
The UK Green Building Council is testing a new strategy for developing solutions to the built environment industry's carbon reduction challenge.
The Lighting Industry Association has added its weight to the call for government action to drive economic recovery while also supporting the commitment to a net zero economy.
The strength of its sustainability credentials has seen the FM group maintain its position in the FTSE4Good Index Series, following a June review.
The National Lottery operator has appointed Bedforshire-based Cawleys as its recycling and waste resource partner.
The UK Green Building Council is canvassing views on a definition of social value for the built environment sector.
A new report from the Sustainable Facilities Management Index has set out how the FM sector can assist in a post-pandemic recovery.
New CBI research suggests that progress on embedding social value in government contracts is being slowed by confusion around definitions and application.
The company has introduced a new Plan Zero Fleet Transition Service with the goal of supporting Britain in getting back to business in the most sustainable way.
The UK's lockdown months have inspired individuals and businesses to think harder about the environment, according new research.
Arcus FM has achieved the CO2e Assessed Organisation Carbon Footprint standard, edging the company along in its journey to becoming a net-zero emissions business.
A new white paper published by the Sustainable Facilities Management Index provides FM organisations with a framework that can help propel them to leading sustainability status.
Fast-tracking green investment and making rapid progress towards net-zero emissions while delivering sustainable jobs must be central to recovery plans, the CBI says.
The UK Green Building Council has charged a new task group with developing a definition of social value for the built environment sector.
SFMI, the Sustainable Facilities Management Index, argues that the FM industry should be a pioneer of sustainability. It will set out its case on 2 July.
Last week's World Environment Day provided the opportunity for the group to reiterate its commitment to work with employees, clients and suppliers for a more resilient and green economic recovery.
To mark last week's World Environment Day, Derwent FM signed up to The Climate Group's initiative on efficient energy.
The annual ISS Green Fingers gardening event for schools has gone digital during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Lockdown has seen pollution levels drop, skies grow clear and roads teeming with bicycles and pedestrians rather than the usual rush hour jams. What does that mean for the overall picture of energy consumption?
"Covid-19 has shown both the fragility and the resilience of society and the ecosystem, and as we enter the recovery period we must take the opportunity to build back better by focusing on a green and just recovery."
KPMG, the advisory group, has joined growing calls on the government and business community to put the green agenda at the heart of economic recovery plans.
As industry looks to rebuild and grow after the lockdown, there is an opportunity for manufacturers to refocus on sustainability goals and work with government to deliver a green recovery.
Emergency road closures, widening of footways and the creation of new pop-up cycleways mean that bikes could be the fastest way of getting around cities like London, Manchester and Birmingham as the UK eases slowly back to work.
The facilities management group has signed up to the RE100 initiative, committing to use only renewable energy across all its sites.
ISS UK & Ireland has published its Corporate Responsibility report for 2019, highlighting achievements in cutting single-use plastic consumables and raising funds to support water and sanitation projects in southern Africa.
The professional services firm has been re-appointed to lead the delivery of the Mayor of London's Retrofit Accelerator for Workplaces.
The UK Green Building Council has published new guidance aiming to de-mystify the practice of measuring the social value of buildings and places.
Businesses can do much more to cut carbon and save costs during the covid-19 lockdown, according to an analysis of 300 buildings.
To mark yesterday's Earth Day the property services group announced a plan to cut carbon emissions by two-thirds.
The UK Green Building Council has published two new implementation packs to support project teams in applying circular economy principles.
Companies globally have been forced to take extreme measures to change the way they operate during the covid-19 outbreak, and this has reduced carbon emissions by a quarter.
The facilities management company has signed up to the EP100 energy productivity commitment.
Sustainable office buildings can deliver financial benefits to investors through a combination of higher rents and stronger leasing velocity.
A new framework aims to advance the social, environmental and economic benefits of responsible business practices across the real estate sector.
Legal & General's property investment division appointed Demand Logic as its carbon reduction partner last year. It's now counting the benefits.
Twenty-five built environment professional bodies have pledged to work together to tackle climate change.
Mitie has launched an industry-leading commitment, pledging that it will reach net zero carbon emissions by 2025.
The UK Green Building Council has launched a catalogue of case studies profiling projects that demonstrate innovative approaches to achieving net zero carbon buildings.
The social housing services specialist has become the second company in our part of the built environment sector to engage an independent scrutiny board.
The international construction and consultancy company has announced that it will achieve net zero carbon emissions this year.
Principle Cleaning Services has declared a new objective: to become the most sustainable cleaning company in the UK.
The services group is removing products containing unrecyclable polystyrene and single-use plastic bags as of 1 February.
The services group has published a white paper focused on the need for wide-ranging action across the public and private sectors to decarbonise energy and heating in the UK's built environment
The energy and services group has reported for the first time on progress made against its Responsible Business Charter, which involves review by an independent scrutiny board.
NHS Chief Sir Simon Stevens has announced plans to step up action that will tackle both climate change and the consequent health impacts.
Almost two-thirds of UK CEOs believe that climate change is a threat to their organisation, with a quarter being extremely concerned about the issue.
New research by Mitie Energy has found that protecting the environment is a target for over a third of UK businesses, who now have or are planning a strategy to reach net zero carbon emissions.
The UK Green Building Council has published new energy performance targets for commercial offices that are aiming to achieve net zero carbon in operation.
The Wates Group has set itself the goal of achieving both targets by 2025.
The catering services group is teaming up with a specialist to monitor the carbon footprint of the food it serves with a view to reducing environmental impacts.
An investors and developers group is inviting major corporate occupiers to collaborate in a new owner-occupier forum on sustainability issues.
Work by the Sustainable Facilities Management Index and support services company ENGIE led to the win at the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply's 2019 Supply Management Awards.
The construction and property services group is claiming the position of first in the sector to support the creation of, and appointment of, an independent social enterprise to help it meet long-term sustainability goals.
PowerPaired aims to link community energy groups and owners of land or property with renewable energy and energy saving potential to deliver social and environmental impact.
The NEC Group's catering business has revealed its best food waste figures to date as it puts an emphasis on sustainability at its venues.
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has launched its General Election 2019 manifesto, calling on the future government to move past Brexit and to overhaul current domestic policies to build a more sustainable country.
Environmental experts have launched Pledge to Net Zero, the first industry commitment in the UK requiring science-based targets from its signatories to tackle greenhouse gas emissions within their organisations.
Energy and support services specialist ENGIE UK & Ireland has come out on top in the Sustainable Facilities Management Index Awards for the second year.
In line with a commitment to remaking its fleet, the vans join 98 electric cars that are already in operation.
Entry is open for new awards which recognise the positive and transformational contribution that the built environment has on people's lives.
'Climate Change Fundamentals for Facility Management Professionals' is the first report to address this subject as it relates to FM roles and responsibilities, the association says.
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is calling on built environment professionals to promote and implement the UN's sustainable development goals.
The group is celebrating after winning the Best Waste Prevention Project Award (food) at Footprint's recent waste2zero Awards.
The NHS says it will slash the use of plastic in hospital canteens as part of its drive to reduce waste and make hospitals healthier for patients and staff.
The services group has won the Best Waste Prevention Project (non-food) award at the annual waste2zero Awards.
The UK Green Building Council has launched a consultation exercise seeking feedback on proposals for energy performance targets for the offices sector.
23 of the UK's leading commercial property owners have signed up to tackle the growing risks of climate change through the delivery of net zero carbon real estate portfolios by 2050.
Don't Waste UK, the independent waste minimisation, management and reporting solutions provider, is reporting a string of new clients.
A new report from the World Green Building Council aims to revolutionise the buildings and construction sector, moving it towards a net zero future.
To mark Recycle Week, the facilities services group has revealed that its third annual Zero Waste Challenge smashed the goal that had been set for it.
JLL is laying claim to being the first property consultancy in the UK to sign up to the World Green Building Council's net zero carbon commitment.
The support services, construction and equipment services group has adopted a series of improvements to the way its cleaning business runs, resulting in more than 270,000 plastic bottles per year being saved from landfill.
ISS UK has secured a top award from the Masternaut Fleet CO2 Certification Programme, driving forward its green credentials in fleet management.
The infrastructure, services and consultancy firm spent over £2m across its supply chain on companies that use their profits to create positive social change in communities across the UK and overseas.
The new government team led by Boris Johnson has an unprecedented opportunity to dramatically shift policy on the built environment and deliver higher standards of safety, sustainability and social justice.
In line with growing calls for action in the face of the world's climate emergency, businesses, organisations and, more recently, built environment professionals have been signing up to new policies and practices.
The FM group has signed up to EV100, a global initiative that brings together companies committed to making electric transport the 'new normal' by 2030.
John Norfolk, elected to serve as president of the Building Engineering Services Association for 2019/20, has used his AGM address to call on the industry for action that could make a difference in the face of social, economic and climate challenges.
With the government committing to net zero carbon emissions by 2050, a new survey has found the vast majority of UK companies already committed to tackling the issues.
The multi-services group has teamed up with Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, to support projects working on the transition to clean energy.
A new report argues that though sustainable buildings are becoming more mainstream, there is also a lack of clarity around the costs and benefits of them.
The facilities services group is challenging stakeholders to stop at least 80,000 items becoming waste today, World Environment Day.
More than 120 leading UK businesses, investors and business networks are calling on the UK government to put climate neutrality by 2050 into legislation immediately.
The support services group has announced plans to deploy new technology at 3,000 sites worldwide within the next year.
ISS and Innocent Drinks have teamed up to deliver a week-long gardening event that aims to educate pupils about the benefits of home-grown food, sustainability and trying new things.
Is the message getting through? Perhaps not, as a RICS survey finds nearly half of real estate professionals saying that climate risks are not important or even irrelevant for property investors.
The UK Green Building Council has published a framework for the construction and property industry to transition new and existing buildings to become net zero carbon by 2050, in line with the ambitions of the Paris Climate Agreement.
Cordant Cleaning has been recognised by its client the Go-Ahead Group with the presentation of a Sustainable Supplier Award from the leading transport operator.
The FM company has become the first service provider to collaborate with the FM Supply Chain Sustainability School to offer a free e-learning module aimed at the sustainable use and management of plastics in businesses across the UK.
The UK Green Building Council has published a comprehensive guidance document for clients, aiming to promote the practical application of circular economy principles on construction projects.
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.
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.
April’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report offered a slither of hope that we can stave off the worst ravages of climate breakdown.
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.
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.
The world is at a tipping point for climate change. COP26 showed that governments cannot take on the fight alone.
Steve Rainbow explores how an effective building management system removes the age-old question of when to tinker with the thermostat.
COP26 has been big news for weeks, but the TV screens didn’t do it justice. It was vast.
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?
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.
‘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’.
Calls for significant and meaningful action to combat climate change have certainly intensified over the past decade.
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?
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.
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.
Facilities managers are under pressure to re-open offices safely, but the stakes could not be higher. So how can technology help?
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.
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.
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.
Sienna Emanuel explores the real meaning of social value and what it means for FMs and their service providers.
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.
Caroline Hutchins outlines what best practice should look like when it comes to implementing green measures.
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.
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.
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.
Amanda Williams reports on energy management initiatives introduced on the Defence National Training Estate.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
There are compelling business benefits for the FM sector in engaging with the waste and resource efficiency agenda.
The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme was originally designed to provide incentives for companies to improve energy efficiency by directly rewarding energy savings.
The catering industry needs to feed its next generation with knowledge, argues Mike Mellor.
Research into carbon reduction needs and strategies at UK universities has produced insights that apply to all large organisations.
Britain's schools, much like the economy in general, are currently in a tough financial position.
Frank Logan looks at some of the new drivers that will change business-as-usual forever.
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.
The British Library has implemented new recycling and waste reduction strategies, increasing recycling to 70% and reducing waste by 18%.
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.
Despite an ever-increasing number of 'green' campaigns, and the associated greenwash, innovation is the key to true long-term sustainability.
Facilities managers should be shifting their emphasis towards a more long-term environmental focus.
Facilities managers are in the driving seat when it comes to achieving substantial reductions in carbon emissions.
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.
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.
The Environment Agency has started writing to organisations who may qualify under the Carbon Reduction Commitment rules.
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.
Reducing carbon emissions is moving up the agenda. This can mean significant operational savings, too.
FM has a critical role to play in meeting the goals of the sustainability agenda.
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.
Organisations are placing increasing importance on their environmental, social and governance strategies. How should FM react?
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.
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?
‘Build back better’ has become one of the defining slogans of the past year. It needs actioning.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Nowadays sustainability is an ingrained business practice and nearly every organisation has green policies in place to reduce its impact on the environment.
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.
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.
Making sustainability a key feature at every level of the supply chain is probably easier than you think, and is a definite win-win.
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.
Canadian ice hockey player Wayne Gretzky, when asked why he was so good, replied: "A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where it's going to be."