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One of the capital’s largest independent cleaning contractors, Julius Rutherfoord, has announced its central London head office will now be powered only by renewable energy – to ensure it reduces its overall impact on the environment.
By making the shift, the move fits with plans set out by The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, which sees a target for London to be net zero by 2030, though the Accelerated Green pathway.
It also fits with the company’s own sustainability objectives to cut its carbon footprint, with the use of renewable energy sources significantly reducing its reliance on fossil fuels.
By opting for renewable energy sources including hydroelectric power, JR&Co will minimise the air and water pollution associated with traditional energy generation methods, helping preserve ecosystems, protect biodiversity, and create a healthier environment for all.
It aligns to its 2024 commitment to being plastic free, to have a 100 per cent electric fleet by 2025, and to ultimately being net zero by 2050.
Managing Director, Chris Jarvis, said: “Our sustainability journey started in 2011 with solar panels installed at our HQ, since then we have dedicated a lot of time, effort and investment to ensuring that our impact on London and the UK as a whole, is a low as possible, whilst still delivering a first-class service for our customers.
“At JR&Co, we genuinely believe that business success and sustainability go hand in hand. We are committed to achieving our sustainability targets and continuously improving our practices to ensure a sustainable future for all.”
Are you confident that your contractors and suppliers meet ethical labour standards and human rights obligations?
For many FM services, managing multiple third parties in the supply chain can be a complex challenge. And, in a sector that relies heavily on migrant workers and 65 per cent of FM services facing difficulties in sourcing workers (Q4 2022 RICS survey), exposure to exploitation and modern slavery is a very real risk. With the UK one of the biggest destinations in Europe for trafficking of workers, you need full visibility of the people you work with, so you can minimise your risks and identify which part of your supply chain is most vulnerable.
FMJ, in partnership with Alcumus, is pleased to bring together a panel of experts to discuss how to create an ethical supply chain in FM.
Taking place at 11am on Wednesday 21st of June, the webinar will discuss:
- The regulations to be aware of that are aimed at preventing human right abuses.
- How to gain greater visibility of modern slavery compliance in the supply chain by having a robust verification process in place.
- Steps to creating a compliant, ethical supply chain.
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