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FM leaders reaching the point where sustainability pays

The Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI) has released its 2024 audit findings in its latest report ‘FM Leaders Reach the Point Where Sustainability Really Pays’. The results reveal a critical shift in the sector: sustainability initiatives are now delivering tangible ...

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Mitie takes top spot in the 2024 SFMI ESG audit

Mitie has ranked first-place in the Sustainability Facilities Management Index’s (SFMI) 2024 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Audit. The SFMI is the UK’s leading sustainability benchmark for FM providers. Since its introduction in 2013, it has assessed how FM companies integrate ...

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OCS and SoftBank Robotics sign MOU to innovate FM services

International FM provider, OCS Group and SoftBank Robotics Singapore, the APAC arm of a global leader in robotics solutions, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance facilities management with advanced robotics and AI technologies. This strategic partnership aims ...

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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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Sodexo advocates for cross industry collaboration to increase green skills

Recognising that every role in its organisation must adapt to meet the challenges posed by climate change, Sodexo is embedding green skills within its workforce, providing training and learning opportunities for its people at all stages of their career journey ...

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More action needed to meet climate goals finds RICS 2024 Sustainability Report

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) 2024 Sustainability Report has found that while the UK has made some strides in carbon reduction across buildings and infrastructure, further action is needed to meet national and global climate goals. To accelerate ...

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JLL report finds $1 trillion global investment needed to revitalise office space at risk of obsolescence

JLL’s latest research “Opportunity through obsolescence,” has revealed that of the 776 million square metres of existing office space across 66 markets globally, about half of that space, or 322-425 million square metres, is likely to require substantial investment to ...

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Siemens to deploy energy saving technology at 60 government buildings in UAE

The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has agreed a decarbonisation programme with Siemens Smart Infrastructure which will see 60 government buildings retrofitted with technology focused on energy efficiency and user comfort. It forms part ...

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Global leader in Earth Day advocacy launches campaign to prepare the workforce for the expanding green economy

EARTHDAY.ORG the global leader in Earth Day advocacy, observed by over one billion people each April 22, is launching a new campaign inviting business leaders worldwide to champion climate education in schools, colleges, and vocational training programs across the globe. ...

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