ISS has reached a major sustainability milestone with a collective 30 per cent global food waste reduction from its 2019 baseline. In addition to this, ISS has taken another step towards fulfilling its commitment to the World Resource Institute’s Cool ...
Read More »4 Levers paving the way for sustainable operations
Sustainability is a must-have for corporate planners today as they face increasing pressure to decarbonise from consumers, regulators, and their own corporate partners. In fact, 86% of business leaders view sustainability strategies as investments in business stability. Bringing existing operations ...
Read More »Relaunched Green Property Alliance to champion collaboration across commercial property sector
The Green Property Alliance (GPA) has announced its relaunch with a refreshed membership and a renewed purpose to stimulate industry-wide engagement on sustainability issues that impact on commercial property investment, development, management, and occupation. Originally launched in 2008, the GPA ...
Read More »ISS approved to provide certified IEMA sustainability training to colleagues and clients
ISS UK & Ireland (UK&I) has been approved as an official training centre for the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA) the global professional body for individuals and organisations working, studying or interested in the environment and sustainability. Certification ...
Read More »Global report finds fewer than half of organisations expect to meet decarbonisation targets by 2030
A global report by Siemens Smart Infrastructure has found there is limited alignment on priorities and how best to progress towards a decarbonised and resource-efficient world. Although half of people surveyed believe the infrastructure transition is accelerating in their region, ...
Read More »Transformative change
Sunil Shah, MD of Acclaro Advisory and the Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI) explains why the SFMI Sustainability Benchmark has elevated wellbeing, biodiversity, and ED&I to help drive transformative change Sustainability is now undoubtedly a critical component of any organisational ...
Read More »Collaboration and partnership: Future-proofing Belmont House for sustainability
In today’s rapidly evolving world, sustainability has become a crucial aspect of building management. Organisations across all industries are recognising the need to adopt sustainable practices to minimise their environmental impact and contribute to a greener future. It has become ...
Read More »Sustainability: Why changing the world means changing behaviours
By Siobhan Riordan, Head of Sustainability – ISS UK & Ireland The world is at a critical moment, facing unprecedented global environmental challenges and societal change. We’ve just seen the hottest-ever recorded temperature on earth, while this summer and 2020 ...
Read More »MAG Laundry Equipment sustainability strategy to reach net zero by 2040
One of the leading suppliers of commercial laundry solutions, MAG Laundry Equipment, has committed to reaching net zero by 2040, a decade ahead of the UK Government’s target. Dedicated to responsible energy and water consumption, MAG has restructured its operations ...
Read More »The BCIA releases a new technical guide that addresses embodied carbon
The BCIA’s Technical Working Group has produced a new Technical Guide titled “Building Energy Management System (BEMS) Design and Embodied Carbon” which highlights how embodied carbon can be reduced in BEMS systems. Embodied carbon is the equivalent carbon dioxide (CO2) ...
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