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Greenwashed and overlooked: Why cleaning deserves a closer look in your ESG strategy

By Georgia Jordan, Content Writer at Biological Preparations  Ethical consumerism is now influencing B2B purchasing, with buyers expecting genuine action not only in a business’ own operations but also across its value chain. ESG reporting (Environmental, Social and Governance) has ...

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Waste management in commercial facilities

Kim Ormsby, Assistant Director of Anenta with advice on the effect of Government’s new processes to reduce waste and increase recycling rates on commercial premises As part of the 2021 Environment Act, everyone will be required to separate food waste ...

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Space savers

Space efficiency is becoming a critical FM lever for enhanced energy management. Stefania Vatidis, Strategist at workplace technology solutions provider HubStar explains how With energy prices on a volatile upward trend and environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets growing increasingly ...

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The role of technological innovation in helping FMs achieve their sustainability goals

According to the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) as the sector works towards meeting sustainability targets and net zero commitments, the need for evidence-based approaches has never been more critical. What role do you believe technological innovation will ...

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AI – friend and foe

AI can provide organisations with increased efficiency and productivity, enhanced decision making and cost savings. But there are risks. Andy Compton, CEO Cortida explains what these are and how to retain control Organisations around the globe are embracing AI technologies ...

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Invisible restoration

The most sustainable building is the one that already exists says Adrian Attwood ACR, Chairman, DBR, an expert on heritage conservation in live public spaces When Notre-Dame’s spire collapsed into flames in April 2019, I watched the news coverage with ...

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Beyond the signs

Safety signage isn’t the only way to promote health and safety. Effective communication of all types is crucial for workplace safety says Phil Pinnington, Head of Audit & Consultancy, British Safety Council Facilities managers play a critical role in not ...

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Beyond the trap

Richard Jones, Managing Director, SWC & Pest Divisions at OCS UK explores the latest innovations driving change in pest control The scope of pest control is expanding thanks to technological advancements and changing attitudes around animal welfare and sustainability. It ...

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Catching the sun

Simon Bateman, Asset Manager at Lakeside North Harbour business campus on how meeting net zero can begin in the carpark As the effects of climate change intensify and the demand for cleaner, smarter ways of working grows, sustainability in the ...

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Practical path to decarbonisation

Tom Garrigan, Executive Director at BSRIA says combining accurate building data with occupant insights can deliver retrofit programmes that are evidence-based, cost-effective, and resilient With 85 per cent of the buildings that will be in use by 2050 already built, ...

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