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Mitie is supporting the University of Essex to reach its net zero goals with a new decarbonisation consulting contract.
The contract will see Mitie helping the University achieve its goal of reaching net zero Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 2035 by forecasting its future energy consumption and developing a comprehensive decarbonisation strategy.
Across the University’s three campuses, Mitie’s expert engineers will carry out detailed audits to understand the needs of iconic student buildings and ensure their architectural value is taken into consideration. Mitie’s Plan Zero consultants will use this information, alongside a series of data-led forecasting methods, to create a decarbonisation pathway. This includes measuring the baseline energy use of the university’s building equipment, from boilers to heating and air ventilation systems.
Mitie will also use 3D digital modelling software to predict how each of the university’s buildings will react to different sustainability solutions. Mitie’s Plan Zero consultants have created digital versions of the University’s buildings, based on insights from data, enabling them to model the outcome of decarbonisation plans and visualise these in real-time using virtual reality.
Mitie says by modelling different combinations of low and zero Carbon solutions, like heat pumps and solar panels, against this data, its consultants can identify the best solutions to fit building requirements.
Commenting on the new contract award, Mark Caskey, Managing Director, Projects, Mitie said: “Using learnings from successes in our own net zero journey, and our innovative technology and data-led approach to decarbonisation, we are proud to support the University of Essex in pushing towards its ambitious sustainability goals. We look forward to helping the University’s 19,000 students and wider research community benefit from a greener future.”
Frontline workers form the backbone of facilities management services, serving as the face of the brand and interacting directly with customers. Yet research by both L&G and the Living Wage Foundation reveals the majority feel overlooked and expendable.
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