Workplaces free of single-use plastic bottle water systems is the aim of Zip Water UK. This leading commercial drinking water provider has launched Reuse Refill Refresh following the publication of a report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, predicting there could ...

Water system suppliers and workplace caterers have declared war on single-use plastic. We find out what can be done to reduce the presence of disposable plastic in the office Globally, we are waking up to the environmental impact of blindly ...

Today sees RICS launch its professional statement to reduce risk, increase transparency, and further trust in procurement in facilities management. The RICS Procurement of facility management, professional statement, UK 1st edition, was worked on in collaboration with IMFA, and also the ...

Independent catering firm, 
Bartlett Mitchell,  has retained its three-star Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) – achieving record scores for the business in several key areas. The company, which was the first caterer to achieve three-star success in 2014, was commended for its ...

Mitie has been awarded the Carbon Trust Standard, having achieved a carbon management score of 81 per cent  – the best score awarded for a UK FM business. The score beats Mitie’s previous score by four percentage points and reflects ...

The British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) has launched its 12th annual Sustainability in FM Survey. Led by the BIFM Sustainability Special Interest Group (SIG),  the survey, which is now in its 12th year, provides invaluable information about what aspects ...

All Carpet Tiles and LVT Now Included in New Carbon Neutral Floors Programme Interface a worldwide modular flooring company and global leader in sustainability, is the first global flooring manufacturer to declare that all of its products– including all carpet ...

CH&CO has been awarded the top-level Three Star rating by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA). The SRA rating, which is regarded as the Michelin Stars of sustainability, encompasses the whole CH&CO business, including workplaces, destinations, venues, events, education, livery and ...

Contract caterer, Vacherin, has launched its annual sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, outlining the current challenges and opportunities for the foodservice industry. Produced by Yeshna Mistry, Vacherin’s in-house sustainability lead, the report also acts as an annual statement of progress and ...

B&M Waste Services has extended its sustainable waste management contract with Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU). The partnership, which has been in place since 2015 will now continue for at least another two years. The zero to landfill, carbon neutral ...