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JLA publishes 2024 Sustainability Report

JLA Limited, a specialist in end-to-end critical equipment for the facilities management sector, has published its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting major progress in decarbonisation, innovation, and community support. The Yorkshire-based business, which supports FM customers with one-stop laundry, catering, HVAC, ...

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New guide published on measuring and reporting waste across the built environment

The Supply Chain Sustainability School today launches a vital new guide, Measuring and Reporting Waste in the Built Environment: A Practical Guide, which reveals the scale of built environment waste and what the industry must do next. The UK construction ...

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Engineers over equipment

Energy efficiency starts with engineers, not equipment says Greg Hill, Director of Product at Joblogic The facilities management industry loves a shiny new solution. Smart sensors, AI-powered building systems, the latest energy-efficient kit. But often, the biggest opportunity for energy ...

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Scope 3 emissions – what should FMs know?

By Jonathan Ling, Legal and HR Director at JLA As JLA’s sustainability strategy lead, I take accountability for driving down emissions across our entire value chain. This means I’ve seen first-hand how much influence FMs can have – not just ...

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Sodexo wins sustainable business of the year award

Sodexo UK & Ireland was named Sustainable Business of the Year last night at the Cateys awards held at JW Grosvenor House in London. Known as the Oscars of the hospitality industry, the Cateys honour exceptional talent and pioneering businesses, ...

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Ecovadis Gold for Peartree Cleaning Services

Peartree Cleaning Services has achieved a Gold rating from EcoVadis, underlining its commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. The rating places the business among the top five per cent of all companies assessed globally and reflects its comprehensive approach ...

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JLA are driving the transition to a fully electric fleet

By Jonathan Ling, Legal & HR Director Over the last few years, we’ve achieved a huge reduction in carbon emissions by electrifying our vehicle fleet – and taken another step closer to our company goal to reach Net Zero by ...

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Crown Workspace takes Green World Champion title for carbon reduction leadership

Crown Workspace UK&I has been recognised for its circular economy approach to workplace transformation having secured the Green World Champion title in the Service Industries: Carbon Reduction category at the 2025 Green World Awards. The prestigious award, presented at a ceremony ...

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UK companies use sustainability skills to reduce carbon and win business

Thousands of UK businesses are now translating sustainability training into real-world impact, with the latest Supply Chain Sustainability School Annual Impact Report revealing widespread carbon reduction efforts and tangible business wins. In the past year alone, 7,677 companies engaged with ...

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Hydrating smarter: Why facilities managers are turning to plastic free solutions like Aquablu

Today, facility managers are under pressure to find smart ways to reduce costs, improve sustainability and support staff wellbeing. One easy place to make a big impact is something we all use every day – water. Bottled water and basic ...

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