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CEOs across Europe are adjusting ESG timescales following volatile energy markets

New research commissioned by energy solutions specialist, Aggreko, has revealed that CEOs across key European countries are adjusting timescales and investment around net zero goals in a bid to balance profitability and sustainability in a volatile energy market. The survey ...

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ISS launches low-carbon meals in UK secondary schools

ISS has launched a new low-carbon initiative into its secondary school menus in the UK, working alongside partner Coolfood — an initiative run by not-for-profit organisation, World Resources Institute (WRI) — to cut food-related emissions across the education sector. It ...

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BESA launches skills service department

A new skills and policy department has been launched by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) to address the major training and recruitment challenges faced by the sector. A team of skills and policy specialists will focus on improving the ...

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AI poised to transform the FM landscape

Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to transform the future landscape of facilities management, according to global real estate advisor, CBRE, who says early adopters of this evolving technology can expect to enhance efficiency, reduce operational costs and improve the overall ...

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Franchise Brands promotes Peter Molloy to Group CEO

Franchise Brands, an international, multi-brand franchisor focused on B2B van-based service, has promoted Peter Molloy to the newly created role of Group CEO, and to the Group’s Board, with immediate effect. Molloy initially joined Metro Rod over 20 years ago and ...

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Flex not less

Employers might need to rethink their approach to the work week and consider the benefits of greater flexibility to improve productivity says Lucy Bisset, Director of Robert Walters North The days of the traditional work week may be numbered, with ...

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Tarem Services partners with Wates to tackle food insecurity

Tarem Services, a social enterprise dedicated to tackling in-work poverty and food insecurity, joined forces with UK construction company, Wates Group, last week (15 October) to bring essential food support to families in Kilburn Square through its Mobile Foodbank initiative. ...

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FMs too narrowly focused targets to meet sustainable goals

A survey carried out earlier this year by Biological Preparations in partnership with FMJ on the sustainability priorities and challenges for FM leaders reveals that while over half (51 per cent) report on Scope 1 and 2 emissions, under a ...

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Mitie acquires Argus Fire

Mitie Group has grown its position as a leading operator in the high-growth, high-margin UK fire & security market, with its acquisition of Argus Fire, a UK engineering-led fire systems business, for a total consideration of £38 million. Argus Fire ...

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RICS unveils new global standard on property agency and management principles

A new global standard titled ‘Property Agency and Management Principles’ has been published by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), reflecting the changing nature of real estate and the work carried out by RICS members and RICS-regulated firms. The ...

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