Simon McWhirter who previously served as Deputy Chief Executive, is taking on the role of Chief Executive of the UKGBC. He has a background spanning sustainability advocacy, communications, finance, political engagement, and property development and over the last few years, ...

BM Caterers has been awarded a silver ‘medal’ by EcoVadis’ business sustainability rating, putting it in the top 15 per cent of businesses rated by the platform and in the 90th percentile of the more than 150,000 companies rated across ...

National water retailer, Wave, has renewed its place on North East-based procurement organisation, NEPO’s, water framework, worth over £120M. This is a key win for Wave, as it highlights the shared commitment between Wave, NEPO and their customers to grow ...

Amey has launched a new podcast series exploring Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES) and their role in enabling a sustainable, resilient, low-carbon future. Featuring insights from industry experts, innovators, and thought leaders across the business, this series provides an in-depth ...

A new initiative has been launched by the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) designed to increase the adoption of sustainable solutions in the built environment and help them scale. According to UKGBC, many solutions currently struggle with issues of “pilotisation” ...

Claire Atkins Morris, Sodexo UK & Ireland’s Sustainability Director, has been recognised by industry peers at the 2025 Footprint Awards receiving the Special Achievement Award for individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to sustainability and the environment. Appointed as ...

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) 2024 Annual Review showcases a year of significant progress in modernising the profession, expanding membership, and leading on global sustainability standards. In a landmark year, RICS membership in the UK surpassed 100,000 for ...

Exclusive FMJ Reader Discount: Use code “FMJ2025” at checkout! The built environment continues to face unprecedented challenges in meeting sustainability targets while delivering exceptional building performance. As the industry navigates the complex landscape of Net Zero commitments and technological innovation, ...

By Mellita D’Silva, lead Consultant, Sustainable Procurement As a specialist in sustainability advisory services, Action Sustainability leads industry initiatives such as the Supply Chain Sustainability School and manages ISO20400.org, a free global resource for sustainable procurement. Despite what you might ...

Resource management firm, Veolia, has supported 165 projects with over £120,000 through its Sustainability Fund in 2024 to improve biodiversity in their local environments and communities, making it its most successful year of the fund to date. Since its launch ...