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On the road to net zero, science-based targets lead the way

By Sarah Hotchen, MD for NG Bailey’s Facilities Services division  Back in 2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warned that global warming must not exceed 1.5°C to avoid the catastrophic impacts of climate change. To achieve this, emissions must ...

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Global report finds fewer than half of organisations expect to meet decarbonisation targets by 2030

A global report by Siemens Smart Infrastructure has found there is limited alignment on priorities and how best to progress towards a decarbonised and resource-efficient world. Although half of people surveyed believe the infrastructure transition is accelerating in their region, ...

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RICS granted observer status for COP28

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has been granted observer status for this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), to be held from 30 November to 12 December at Expo City, Dubai. The institution, representing more than 134,000 ...

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Amey helping the MOJ to deliver a net zero prison estate

Amey is leading on a SMART meter installation project which will support the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) and His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) to meet their net zero commitments. The project, which will be implemented across 36 prison ...

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MAG Laundry Equipment sustainability strategy to reach net zero by 2040

One of the leading suppliers of commercial laundry solutions, MAG Laundry Equipment, has committed to reaching net zero by 2040, a decade ahead of the UK Government’s target. Dedicated to responsible energy and water consumption, MAG has restructured its operations ...

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Amey refreshes visual identity

Amey has refreshed its visual identity to reflect the evolution of the business. Following the return of Andy Miller as CEO at the start of 2023, the company has been reviewing and developing its services to ensure all its activities ...

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Office landlords implement efficiency-boosting measures to cut energy costs

A new study has identified which energy-saving measures are the most widely used and which landlords are prioritising in the years ahead as ambitions for a net-zero commercial real estate sector become increasingly focused. The market research, which surveyed 250 ...

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Grundon introduces new electric waste collection vehicles powered by customer waste 

As part of an ongoing annual £5 million investment programme in a greener, cleaner collection fleet, waste and recycling specialist, Grundon Waste Management, has unveiled the first two electric vehicles to join its fleet – including one powered directly by ...

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Wates teams up with NHDG to boost social housing retrofit

Building and property maintenance company, Wates, has become one of the first members of the newly formed National Homes Decarbonisation Group (NHDG) in a move that will help accelerate the social housing retrofit challenge. The Group will work together to ...

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Half of Mitie’s fleet is now made up of electric powered vehicles

Mitie has announced it has transitioned 50 per cent of its fleet to electric vehicles. The EV deployment is part of Mitie’s wider Plan Zero pledge, which includes a commitment to fully electrifying its fleet by the end of 2025. ...

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