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Over 50 per cent of built environment emissions could be reduced with existing technology by 2030

Industry players in the built environment have the potential to reduce emissions by more than 50 per cent by 2030 with currently available technologies, according to the latest analysis from McKinsey & Company (McKinsey) in collaboration with the Net Zero ...

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UKGBC publishes insights into measurement and reporting of climate risks to physical assets

The UKGBC has published a landmark review of the strategies and processes that asset-owners can use to adapt and enhance their climate resilience. As buildings, infrastructure and physical assets around the world face increasing risk from more frequent and severe ...

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Pareto FM achieves Carbon Neutral Status

Engineering and facilities services business Pareto has confirmed it has achieved carbon neutrality in 2022. Covering scope 1 and 2 activities, the accolade evidences that Pareto have successfully reduced, and thereafter, fully offset all greenhouse gas emissions. In 2022, initiatives ...

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Veolia signs sustainable hard FM deal with Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Resource management provider, Veolia, has extended its services within UK healthcare by signing a new multi-million pound sustainable FM contract with Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. With a focus on optimisation and carbon reduction, the wide ranging agreement will implement ...

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Lighting Industry gears for growth in remanufacturing

More and more lighting manufacturers are adding reconditioning to their business model, and FM companies have an opportunity to get involved. New standards and regulations are coming into force. Now is the time for all to embrace the drive to ...

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Supply Chain Sustainability School continues to positively impact a sustainable UK built environment

The Supply Chain Sustainability School, a multi-award-winning initiative which represents a common approach to addressing sustainability within supply chains, has released its 2023 Impact Report.  The report surveyed over one thousand of its members across the country to get their ...

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AXA Climate launches e-training to help FMs prepare for sustainability transformation

The e-learning arm of sustainable insurance & consulting company AXA Climate, the Climate School, has launched a new training module specifically designed to aid people in the facilities function to adapt to the demands of sustainability transformation. Written in collaboration ...

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RCP report reveals product longevity is a powerful first step for improving commercial sustainability

Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) has published a new insights report ‘Why Product Longevity is a Powerful First Step to Improving Commercial Sustainability‘, which underscores the brand’s commitment to taking concrete actions following the publication of its sustainability vision and roadmap, ...

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EMCOR makes sustainable change at British Sugar

EMCOR UK has switched to using Polyflex Eco gloves, made from recycled plastic, at British Sugar sites where it provides FM services. The standard gloves are made from recycled plastic – using one 500ml plastic bottle for each pair of ...

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“Sustainability in facilities management: Balancing cost-effectiveness and environmental responsibility”

Facilities management is a critical component of modern business operations, with the responsibility of ensuring that the built environment supports the needs of an organisation. Sustainability has become a major concern in recent years, as organisations seek to balance the ...

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