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Free innovation tool to help identify sustainable solutions for commercial retrofit projects launches

A free commercial retrofit solutions tool designed to ‘deliver meaningful sustainability’ has launched. The Commercial Retrofit Innovation Map, launched for use by industry as part of an initiative between UK Green Building Council (UKGBC), Breakthrough Energy and Fore Partnership, seeks ...

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Northwood introduces recycled resin across Raphael range

Northwood Hygiene Products Ltd – the leading manufacturer and supplier of away-from-home (AfH) professional paper hygiene and wiping products – has announced that its range of Raphael dispensers are now being made from recycled resin. The move has further underlined ...

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Schneider Electric partners with RBG Kew to meet 2030 climate positive goal

Digital automation and energy specialist, Schneider Electric, has announced a strategic partnership with Royal Botanic Gardens (RBG), Kew. As Kew’s official Energy Sustainability Partner, Schneider Electric will play a critical role in helping the world-famous botanic gardens meet its goal to ...

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RICS invites interest for pilot programmes of new professional pathways to membership

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is calling for expressions of interest from professionals and employers for two new planned pathways to RICS membership. The built environment and the role of surveyors within it is expanding, says RICS. And ...

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Industry study finds a third of FM teams are unsure about their sustainability budgets 

The built sector’s roles and responsibilities regarding the race to net zero carbon came under the spotlight at this year’s UK Construction Week Conference in Birmingham. Recent survey findings revealed that just under 50 per cent of facilities management professionals ...

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ISS enters global partnership with Social Value Portal

ISS has entered into a new global partnership with UK-based Social Value Portal, as part of its social sustainability commitment. This collaboration is the first of its kind, aiming to develop a unified global framework for measuring the impact of ...

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To increase solar PV uptake government must level playing field for commercial landlords and tenants

Renewable energy firm, RenEnergy, is calling on the government to remove barriers to solar photovoltaic (PV) deployment in commercial leasehold properties, following the publication of a joint white paper with South Norfolk and Broadland District Council. Entitled ‘Solar PV on ...

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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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Mitie and Elements Green break ground on major energy storage project

Mitie Power & Grid, working with international renewable energy developer Elements Green, has begun construction on the Staythorpe Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) located in Newark, Nottinghamshire. The project will play a key role in strengthening the UK’s electricity storage, ...

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RICS collaborates with CISL to advance sustainable built and natural environment

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is collaborating on a new project with the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) which will align CISL’s sustainability leadership expertise with RICS’ mission to achieve a built and natural environment ...

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