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Comprehensive guide to green buildings is released

IT cyber security and networking company, OryxAlign, has released a new guide, tailored for construction professionals, facilities managers and commercial real estate managers, to help them navigate the complexities of green certifications, offering insights into creating sustainable, healthy and secure ...

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BBP revitalises Green Lease Toolkit

The Better Buildings Partnership (BBP) has revised its Green Lease Toolkit to stimulate leadership and support the delivery of better buildings across the commercial real estate sector. The comprehensive online Toolkit contains legal clauses in nearly 20 key areas, covering ...

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Waste management is at the heart of sustainability in retail, but policy costs take priority  

According to new research from sustainable waste management company, Biffa, almost nine in 10 decision makers in the retail industry believe waste management is key to sustainable business however, sustainability remains their lowest priority as new policies create concerns around ...

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Majority of UK consumers believe adopting a more sustainable way of eating is now urgent

Almost three-quarters of consumers believe adopting a more sustainable way of eating is now urgent according to the results of Sodexo UK and Ireland’s first annual Sustainable Food Barometer, which surveyed more than a thousand UK consumers. The study, which identifies ...

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Green washrooms

Paul Mulready, Marketing Manager at Northwood Hygiene Products offers advice on how to factor sustainability into running a washroom To lower the carbon footprint of a washroom, we need to consider a multitude of factors, such as reducing energy or ...

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Extra time for Reconomy’s sustainability partnership with Wolves and its charitable Foundation

Circular economy specialist, Reconomy, has extended its sustainability partnership with Wolves and its charity, Wolves Foundation. The relationship dates back over 25 years and was deepened ahead of the 2022/23 Premier League when Reconomy became Wolves’ sustainability partner as well ...

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Veolia donates over £94k to bolster grassroots initiatives

The UK resource management company is delivering ecological transformation through its Sustainability Fund, supporting over 120 grassroots projects chosen for their exemplary contribution to their local communities and environments. Launched by Veolia in 2021, the Sustainability Fund has successfully supported ...

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RICS reports demand for green and sustainable buildings are rising but costs slowing progress

Occupier demand for sustainable buildings in the UK has risen, and global appetite for green buildings is on the rise, but legislative uncertainty and lack of measurement is holding industry back from making a real impact on net zero targets. ...

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Employee wellbeing and retention are a clear focus for FM industry

The Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI) 2023 assessments have uncovered significant trends shaping the future of the FM industry. For example, while short term risks to the industry, including staffing and skills shortages, are being managed through a focus on ...

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IWFM anniversary research identifies three megatrends that will affect workplaces for years to come

The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) has marked the 30th anniversary of its founding with the release of new research, ’30 years back, 3 trends for the future’. Developed with sector experts, the work traces the progress of ...

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