Mitie has been formally recognised as a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) – the highest accreditation available under the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme, led by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Achieving Level 3 status reflects sustained progress ...
Read More »Churchill Group generates over £280m in social value in 2024/25
Churchill Group has published its latest social value report, which was created and validated by Social Value Portal. The report outlines how the business has generated social value through four key themes – work, economy, community, and planet. The largest ...
Read More »Genuine Dining launches employment programme for people with learning and developmental disabilities
Workplace caterer, Genuine Dining, is making a long-term, intentional investment in social value, embedding inclusive employment, purpose, and impact across the business, with the launch of ‘The Bridge’, an employment programme designed to create meaningful opportunities for people with learning ...
Read More »50,000 school breakfasts funded by Houston & Hawkes
Independent B Corp caterer Houston & Hawkes has funded 50,000 school breakfasts through its partnership with Magic Breakfast since partnering with the charity in January 2024, supporting children across the UK who are at risk of starting the school day hungry. ...
Read More »Sodexo’s social impact director appointed co-chair of National Social Value Taskforce
Sodexo UK & Ireland’s Social Impact Director, Angela Halliday, has been appointed Co-Chair of the National Social Value Taskforce (NSVT). Founded in 2016, NSVT is an open network that brings together public, private, and third-sector organisations to establish and promote ...
Read More »SFMI Report: FM leaders are zeroing in on what really matters in sustainability
The Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI) has released its findings of its 2025 assessments in a new report ‘FM Leaders Zero in on What Really Matters in Sustainability’. Last year’s results showed that FMs were starting to commercialise sustainability initiatives. ...
Read More »Social Value Portal launches the Global TOM System
The Social Value Portal (SVP) has launched the world’s first social value measurement standard, Global TOM System™. Engineered for multinational organisations, it enables users to transform scattered social impact activities into an auditable and financially robust ESG based data stream. ...
Read More »New partnership sees ISS serving up coffee with a purpose
ISS UK & Ireland has announced a new coffee partnership with Noje, through the London Coffee Factory and Social Impact Coffee, Noje’s community interest company (CIC). The three-year partnership marks a significant step towards sustainable and socially responsible coffee offerings ...
Read More »Industry recognition for Pareto FM at 2025 Facilities Management Awards UK
Pareto FM has been recognised for its commitment to social value and service excellence having won the CSR Initiative of the Year Award at the 2025 Facilities Management Awards UK, sponsored by The Sunday Times. The award recognises Pareto’s commitment ...
Read More »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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