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Measure to measure

The SFMI and BAM FM have teamed up to develop a framework to help the FM community achieve net zero carbon by providing a standardised approach that measures emissions from services. SFMI’s Chris Havers and BAM’s Reid Cunningham and Anthony ...

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Be on the right side

Science and technology, along with global effort in a common cause, has controlled the worst impact of the Covid pandemic. Now the more significant challenge of tackling a potentially far more devastating threat to the world – climate change – ...

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New greener rules for companies bidding for major government contracts

New measures which require businesses bidding for major government contracts to commit to achieving net zero emissions have come into force.. The implementation of these rules will help deliver the manifesto promises made by this government to reach net zero ...

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Mitie drives charge point infrastructure for Royal London

Mitie is supporting mutual insurance, pensions and investment company, Royal London, with its sustainability strategy, having installed the first 10 electric vehicle (EV) charge points at its office in Alderley Park. In addition to the initial installation, Mitie is ensuring ...

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UhUb and Planet Mark join forces to help mutual clients with their own Planet Mark Certification with information sharing, new reports and 10% off their first year’s certification

The period between 2020 to 2030, proclaimed as the Decade of Action by the United Nations, is likely to be the most important for the planet and society. It is critical that businesses, individuals, cities and governments work together to ...

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Salisbury Group commits to being a Climate Positive Company

The facilities management business has unveiled a plan to go beyond net zero and be a Climate Positive Company from this year onwards. Alongside a detailed plan to move to sustainable operations, Salisbury Group has committed to investing 110 per ...

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The Environment Bill

The Environment Bill, which aims to tackle climate change and protect and restore the natural environment, was initially brought before the House of Commons in October but was delayed due to the General Election and subsequent EU withdrawal negotiations. It ...

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Planet FM

Blog from Rory Murphy, Commercial Director, VINCI Facilities Carbon Neutral, Carbon Offsetting, Net zero, rewilding, green roofs, wellbeing, single use plastic: the list of things to be aware of, to cut, to manage and recycle could be seen as bewildering. ...

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Carbon countdown

Pressure is mounting on businesses to make the transition to zero carbon, but Graham Oxley, MD of Energy with Services at ENGIE, says the road to carbon neutrality is far from straightforward Many organisations are fragmented, with different departments responsible ...

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Built environment: FMs role in helping to achieve 2050 net zero emission target

The heatwave that has gripped Europe this summer has been linked to the impact of global warming and brings the role of the built environment in helping to slash emissions into focus. With the UK bringing in a law to ...

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