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UK circular economy furniture business saves over 111,000 kg CO2e in first half of 2025

UK circular economy specialist in the workplace furniture sector, Recycle Scotland, has announced that projects completed in the first six months of 2025 have saved over 111,000 kg CO2e, demonstrating the substantial environmental benefits of keeping workplace furniture in the circular ...

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McLaren awarded LSE’s £100m Passivhaus refurbishment contract

McLaren Construction has been selected by the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) for a £100 million retrofit and extension of an existing 1950s building at 35 Lincoln’s Inn Fields to create a home for the Firoz Lalji Global ...

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Vertas retains University of Suffolk grounds maintenance deal

Facilities management business, Vertas, has renewed its grounds maintenance contract with the University of Suffolk. The partnership, rooted in sustainability, wellbeing, and community impact has seen both companies working together since 2023. As Vertas embarks on this new agreement, its ...

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Catching the sun

Simon Bateman, Asset Manager at Lakeside North Harbour business campus on how meeting net zero can begin in the carpark As the effects of climate change intensify and the demand for cleaner, smarter ways of working grows, sustainability in the ...

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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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