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Mitie accelerates past EV target

Mitie has achieved its target of converting 30 per cent of its fleet to zero emission electric vehicles (EVs) by March 2022 – three months ahead of schedule. As a result, the business has increased its target to have 35 ...

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CHAS launches free legal helpline

The supply chain risk management expert has teamed up with law firm Irwin Mitchell to provide members with free legal advice via a 24/7 legal helpline. CHAS members can use the helpline to access advice on all areas of business ...

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Businesses must be convinced of the commercial case for sustainability

New research has found that improving sustainability is among the three biggest challenges faced by large and medium-sized organisations. Greater focus is being put on bringing social and environmental concerns in line with factors affecting profitability, according to research undertaken ...

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Premier Roofing with BMI Icopal helps preserve priceless exhibits at natural history museum

Shortlisted for the Reinforced Bitumen Membranes category of the UK Roofing Awards 2021, the Natural History Museum at Tring, demonstrates that a close working relationship between contractor and manufacturer can accelerate, simplify and streamline a complex roofing contract. Originally built ...

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Mayor of London calls for temporary visa scheme for construction workers

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has called on Government to create a temporary visa scheme for construction workers to alleviate the impact of Brexit and the pandemic on the building industry. The Mayor is proposing that ministers create a ...

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New report explains how to make hybrid working work

A new report from Change Associates, a management consultancy that specialises in organisational change, explains how organisations that choose to adopt hybrid working can make it work in the long term. Based on interviews with leaders in a wide range ...

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Social life

By implementing employee social advocacy, Sodexo was able to transform its social strategy and strengthen its relationships with customers and clients alike, says Brayden Cohen, Social Marketing and Employee Advocacy Team Lead at Hootsuite Employee social advocacy is the promotion ...

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Altro adds colour to rejuvenated waiting area at Sheffield Children’s Hospital

A chance hospital visit resulted in a refurbishment of the Emergency Department waiting area at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, using Altro floors and walls and delivered at no cost to the hospital. Over the last two years the NHS has faced ...

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Keenan Recycling gears up for further growth with key acquisition

Food waste collection firm, Keenan Recycling has strengthened its presence in England having acquired the food waste wheelie bin collection arm of JNL Waste Services Limited for an undisclosed value. The acquisition, including new trucks, will bolster the company’s service ...

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Ecoserv Group awarded carbon neutral status

The multi-discipline facilities management company, has achieved certified carbon neutral by offsetting 1,285 tonnes of CO2e. Partnering with Ecologi, Ecoserv Group has offset its 2020 carbon footprint, covering scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, and will maintain neutral status while ...

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