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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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. ...
Read More »Under half of construction projects achieve sustainability goals
NBS (powered by Hubexo), a leading specification and product information platform for the construction industry, reveals further findings from its ‘Sustainable Futures’ report – a study aimed at understanding sustainability attitudes and protocols within the construction sector. The research found that ...
Read More »Stepping up sustainability
Earlier this year, Biological Preparations and FMJ conducted a survey on the sustainability priorities and challenges for FM leaders. James Patterson CEO of Biological Preparations outlines the findings and key steps for improvement The FM industry is inherently agile, adapting ...
Read More »Arcus FM targets waste to landfill in annual Sustainability Impact Report
Arcus FM has released its fourth annual Sustainability Impact Report, which highlights the company’s substantial progress in emissions reduction, waste recycling, and fleet electrification during the 2023/24 fiscal year. Aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Arcus says it ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »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 ...
Read More »Nearly half of organisations admit to slow sustainability decision-making caused by knowledge gaps
Levels of confidence within UK organisations on progress in reaching Net Zero could be undermined by gaps in fundamental knowledge and processes, according to new research from Equity Energies, part of DCC plc. The recent study, Carbon Admissions: We don’t ...
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