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Signify joins Sustainable Ventures to accelerate climate tech innovation and net-zero solution

• Membership expands climate tech innovation and smart building solutions Signify, the world leader in lighting, has announced it has joined Sustainable Ventures, Europe’s leading climate tech growth partner as a corporate partner. Through this partnership, Signify will bring its ...

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Houston & Hawkes retains B Corp status

Houston & Hawkes has retained B Corp certification, and is also the first UK contract caterer to complete the B Corp recertification process. Reaffirming its long-term commitment to responsible business, sustainability and people-first operations, the business achieved a score of ...

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Dalkia UK extends FM partnership with Birmingham City University

Dalkia UK has been awarded a contract extension with Birmingham City University to cover the full estate. The extension has been agreed following a long-standing collaborative relationship and rewards Dalkia UK for delivering a consistent, high-quality facilities management service over ...

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The safe outdoors

Beyond cameras and fences, grounds security isn’t just about preventing intruders, it starts with making the outdoor environment safe, says Brendan Aherne, Chief Operating Officer, OUTCO When we think about security in the built environment, our minds often turn to ...

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UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard Pilot feedback shapes Version 1

The Standard is a cross-industry initiative to develop the UK’s first Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard. Leading industry organisations BBP, BRE, the Carbon Trust, CIBSE, IStructE, LETI, RIBA, RICS, and UKGBC have joined forces to champion this initiative. Between April ...

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Mitie awarded Good Business Charter accreditation

Mitie has been awarded the Good Business Charter (GBC) accreditation, reflecting its commitment to responsible business practices that support people and the planet. With 84,000 colleagues working across the country in roles from security to sustainability and cleaning to compliance, ...

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KST appoints new MD

Specialist security, fire and life safety technology group, Kings Secure Technologies (KST) has appointed David Lilley as Managing Director of its Kings Security Systems division. Lilley is an accomplished senior leader, bringing extensive experience in directing large-scale service, sales and ...

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Lords Committee says Building Safety Regulator delays are ‘unacceptable’

A cross-party House of Lords Committee has warned the Government that “unacceptable” delays caused by the Building Safety Regulator’s (BSR) approval processes is leaving residents waiting for remediation of dangerous cladding in unsafe buildings and increasing costs for leaseholders. Whilst ...

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New head of food named at 14forty

Jeremy Nutsford has been appointed as the new Head of Food at integrated FM provider, 14forty. Nutsford has vast experience in the sector, having been with parent group Compass UK & Ireland for more than 10 years, most recently as Culinary ...

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Kimberly-Clark Professional evolves RightCycle™ into ReNew by Kimberly-Clark Professional™: Sustainable solutions made simple

• Kimberly-Clark Professional™ unveils the ReNew™ Programme, an evolution of its award-winning RightCycle™ Programme, launching in September 2025 to offer industry-leading circularity solutions for hard-to-recycle hygiene products. • The service builds on the success of the RightCycle™ Programme, offering comprehensive, ...

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