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Major companies are failing on their climate pledges

The headline climate pledges of 25 of the world’s largest companies in reality only commit to reduce their emissions by 40 per cent on average, not 100 per cent as suggested by their “net zero” and “carbon neutral” claims, according ...

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Amey helps Barnsley Council secure decarbonisation grant

Amey has helped Barnsley Council secure £1.3 million from the Government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, operated by Salix. Working alongside Barnsley Council, Amey, along with BMSI (Building Management Service Integrators), reviewed current energy metering systems and building controls across the ...

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ISS pledges to reach full-scope net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040

ISS has committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions within scope 1 and 2 by 2030 and full-scope net zero emissions by 2040, including its full supply chain. The global workplace experience and facility management company has also pledged ...

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Landsec participates in the CUBE Competition to tackle building energy use

Landsec has become the latest participant to sign up to the UK-wide CUBE Competition, designed to help landlords, building managers and occupiers improve energy efficiency in their commercial buildings through gamification and behavioural change. The UK real estate company has ...

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Edwin James Group pledges to become net zero by 2030

National asset engineering firm, Edwin James Group, has committed to achieving zero to landfill and net zero by 2030 with a milestone of a 50 per cent reduction by 2025. The commitments are detailed in Edwin James Group’s first Environmental, ...

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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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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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Aramark Northern Europe pledges to become Net Zero by 2050

Aramark Northern Europe has become the first region within Aramark’s global operations to announce its commitment to become net zero carbon organisation by 2050. The carbon reduction target, based on a 2019 assessment baseline, encompasses all of Aramark Northern Europe’s ...

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Building a sustainable future

Amey Consulting’s Managing Director Alex Gilbert warns that the UK needs new skills and new thinking if it is to meet its net zero targets The need to build a more sustainable future is not in doubt. Tackling climate change ...

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Webinar: How biotechnology is helping FMs achieve their sustainability goals and reduce waste

FMs play a critical role in meeting sustainability goals with the crucial challenge of helping to support the circular economy in order to cut carbon emissions. By recycling existing materials the highly energy-intensive production of new raw materials is reduced, ...

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