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The leaks you can’t ignore: Turning frustration into a facilities management fix

By Frank Hogg, Industrial Problem Solver, Blackpool “No one had time to listen. So I built a tool that made them pay attention.” — Frank Hogg I’ve spent over 25 years in manufacturing facilities, industrial estates, and commercial buildings. Across ...

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BM Caterers’ reusables collaboration wins sustainability award

BM Caterers and law firm Norton Rose Fulbright have won an award for their collaboration on phasing out single-use food packaging and coffee cups at the firm’s on-site restaurant. Norton Rose Fulbright’s London office was recognised at the Team London ...

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Crown Worldwide Group marks major progress across global ESG initiatives

Crown Worldwide Group has reported significant progress across its environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments in its 2025 Sustainability Report, including increased focus on circular economy solutions primarily through its Workspace brand. The report, covering 2024, reflects Crown’s continued investment ...

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Mitie reports bold progress on sustainability and social impact in 2025 ESG report 

Mitie’s latest ESG report reveals it has met or exceeded key targets for the last Financial Year (FY25), demonstrating strong leadership in environmental performance, inclusive employment, and responsible supply chain practice. The FM providers purpose of creating Better Places; Thriving ...

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New sustainability director at Skanska UK

Alison Davis has been appointed to the role of Sustainability Director at Skanska UK, effective 1 August 2025. She takes over the position from Adam Crossley, who was promoted to Executive Vice President in June 2025. In her new role ...

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Built environment professionals back standardised product LCAs as confidence in ‘green claims’ falters

A new sector-wide study reveals overwhelming support for clearer sustainability standards in the UK’s built environment – with 86 per cent of professionals calling for mandatory Lifecycle Assessments (LCAs) on products to cut through confusion and rebuild trust. The figure, ...

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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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