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NHS SBS launches £500m framework to help public sector hit net zero targets

Corporate services provider, NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS), has unveiled a £500 million framework agreement designed to help public sector organisations, including the NHS, decarbonise their estates. The new Decarbonisation of Estates framework agreement helps the NHS achieve its ...

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Mitie research reveals top barriers to net zero

New research from Mitie reveals that over four in five (84 per cent) of sustainability leaders feel confident businesses will be able to align with the UK’s net zero goals, however, despite this confidence, Mitie’s ‘Net Zero Navigator’ report, which ...

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Over half of the UK public say businesses aren’t doing enough to meet net zero targets

New research of more than 2,000 UK consumers has revealed that over half (56 per cent) believe that businesses need to step up their sustainability efforts to help achieve the country’s net zero targets. The research, conducted by Wattstor, a ...

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BESA to lead heat network programme

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has been appointed by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) as the lead training provider for a scheme to improve the performance of the UK’s heat network industry. BESA has already ...

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Sodexo closes 2024 with more wins and industry recognition

Sodexo UK & Ireland closes 2024 with more accolades for business excellence and commitment to social impact. At the recent annual edie net-zero awards Sodexo was named winner in the Net-Zero Strategy of the Year category for its net zero ...

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University of Kent partners with Siemens to cut emissions by 50%

The University of Kent (UoK) is set to cut emissions by 50 per cent through a new carbon reduction strategy developed in partnership with technology company Siemens, as it continues to work towards achieving its net zero targets. Developed following ...

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Mitie welcomes 6,000th electric vehicle to its fleet

Mitie has welcomed the 6,000th electric vehicle (EV) to its fleet, marking another major step in the company’s ambitious journey toward net zero, and further solidifying its position as a leader in sustainable transport. The vehicle was unveiled by Lilian ...

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Ventilation vital as we boost energy efficiency with building retrofits, say top engineers

Building retrofit programmes to improve energy efficiency must also have appropriate ventilation to provide healthier, safer indoor environments, according to a new report published today by the National Engineering Policy Centre (NEPC). The UK has set ambitious legal targets for reducing greenhouse ...

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IWFM calls on workplace and facilities managers to ‘step up and lead’ on net zero

The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) is calling on workplace and facilities managers (WFMs) to “step up and lead” their organisations to achieve net zero goals following the release of its Sustainability Report 2024, published today. The report ...

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Planet Mark Business Certification for Pareto FM

Pareto FM has achieved Planet Mark Business Certification, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to sustainability and carbon reduction. Planet Mark, a leading carbon reduction and net zero specialist with over a decade of experience, supports businesses of ...

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