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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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OPSi: A new metric for real-world sustainability in facility operations

As the demand for healthier, more sustainable buildings intensifies, facility managers are increasingly challenged to ensure that indoor environments support occupant wellbeing while also meeting energy efficiency targets. Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) has emerged as a crucial factor in achieving ...

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Sustainability on tap

Joel Wille, Senior Product and Innovation Manager at Zip Water, on how sustainability and wellbeing are combined by ensuring staff have access to high-quality drinking water Facilities managers are no longer just concerned with meeting safety and compliance targets but ...

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The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) announces Simon McWhirter as new Chief Executive

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, ...

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