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BRE Launches BREEAM Refurbishment And Fit Out Commercial Version 7

The Building Research Establishment (BRE) – an international building science centre – has launched BREEAM Refurbishment and Fit Out...

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Verification To The UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard Is Now Open

Buildings and their evidence can now be submitted for verification by Bureau Veritas, allowing robust Net Zero Carbon Aligned...

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Willmott Dixon Lands £19.3m First Phase Of Coleg Gwent's Crosskeys Campus Transformation

Willmott Dixon has secured the £19.3 million first phase of Coleg Gwent's redevelopment of its Crosskeys Campus in Newport, transforming the...

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LED Upgrades Across Imperial's Estate

Eighteen Light Emitting Diode (LED) upgrade projects have been successfully delivered during year two (August 2025 – July 2026) of...

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BCIA Warns Non-Domestic Buildings Risk Being Overlooked Despite £40bn+ Decarbonisation Drive

Commercial and public buildings risk being left behind in the UK's transition to net zero despite more than £40bn of funding, investment and...

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Spotlight Interview – Chris Goggin | Rinnai – Part 1

In the first of this three-part mini-series ThisWeekinFM speaks to Chris Goggin, Director of Operations at Rinnai UK, the world’s largest...

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Aston University Takes Major Step Towards Net Zero Goal

Work has started on Aston University’s Carbon Neutral Energy Centre which aims to transform how power is generated and used across the...

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Dalkia Completes Decarbonisation Scheme at Arup’s London HQ

The £3.1 million scheme to decarbonise Arup’s headquarters at 8 Fitzroy Street is now complete. Dalkia has delivered the validation,...

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Scrutinising MEP Systems to Unlock Carbon Savings in the Built Environment

Can the built environment unlock substantial carbon savings by scrutinising mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems? Max Gibbens, Senior...

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The UK’s Largest Net-Zero Housing Development

Barratt Redrow is set to deliver the UK’s largest net-zero carbon housing development. With 576 new homes, a new primary school, open space,...

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Revolutionising HVAC – Reducing Emissions for a Sustainable Future

Luke Gorman from ABM explores the impact of HVAC on the environment and how facilities management now functions as a strategic ESG partner. Luke...

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Building Research Establishment to Lead on Future Homes Standard Methodologies

The Building Research Establishment will work with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero to develop both the Home Energy Model product...

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SBTi Seeks Feedback for Corporate Net-Zero Standard Updates

The Science Based Targets initiative is seeking feedback on new proposals to change how companies set & deliver net-zero...

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NHS Property Services Launches Green Plan

NHS Property Services has unveiled a three year plan to reach net-zero carbon by 2040. The body’s previous green plan, launched in 2022, saw...

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Government Proposes Plan to Increase Use of Timber in Construction

Plans to increase the use of timber in construction to boost economic growth, rural jobs & housebuilding targets, have been announced by the...

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The Planet Mark Launches Net-Zero Certification Programme

ThisWeekinFM Partner Planet Mark has launched its accessible net-zero programme for businesses. Recognised by the United Nations Framework...

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75% of FM Companies Say They’re On Track to Become Net-Zero by 2050

IWFM’s Sustainability Report 2024 has identified widespread intent to meet the 2050 deadline for net-zero, with 75 per cent of surveyed...

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Historic Environment Scotland’s Retrofit Project Halted

Plans to find a new home for Historic Environment Scotland’s archives have been halted due to the rising cost of materials and...

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Global Green Building Alliance Publishes Sustainable Finance Guide

The recently formed Global Green Building Alliance has created a sustainable finance guide to drive the $35m investment needed across the globe to...

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Concrete and Nitrogen Mix Could Help Reduce Pollution

Adding nitrogen to concrete could help the construction industry on its journey to decarbonisation. The concrete sector currently generates 8 per...

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Metsä Group Launches 2025 Sustainability Awards

Metsä Group is launching its 2025 Sustainability Awards, in partnership with the Cleaning & Services Support Association. The event...

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Artus Launches White Paper on the ‘Carbon Conundrum’

HVAC manufacturer Artus has launched a white paper challenging the building sector to consider what is really impeding the move to greater carbon...

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Sustainable Spaces – The Impact of FM on Achieving Net-Zero Workplaces

In an era where sustainability is not just a buzzword but a necessity, the focus on achieving net-zero targets has significantly influenced the realm...

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IWFM Report Says FMs Need More Involvement in Carbon Reduction Plans

Research from the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management shows that only 13 per cent of FMs led energy efficiency plans in their...

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Why Sustainability and Business Go Hand in Hand

ThisWeekinFM Partner Planet Mark explains how to embed sustainability into your business to strengthen its commercial resilience. In recent...

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Government to Publish Net-Zero Roadmap for Education Estate

The Department for Education has pledged to clarify how it will meet its sustainability targets. Baroness Barran, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of...

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Mitie Reveals Nine Decarbonisation Predictions for 2024

Mitie has published its 2024 Net-Zero Navigator Report, making its predictions for the year ahead whilst offering advice for organisations taking...

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World's Largest Concrete Companies Unite to Decarbonise Concrete and Cement

Ten of the world’s largest concrete companies and cement plants have pledged to make net-zero concrete and cement a reality. ...

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Plans Submitted for ‘House of Wood’ Office Building in Maidenhead

Plans for an office building with a ‘timber superstructure”, the first of its kind in Maidenhead and the wider Thames Valley, have been...

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Shining Light on the Latest Energy-Efficient Lighting and Advanced Sensor Options

As our days get shorter and darkness is increasingly edging into our working days, it’s a fitting time to start thinking about how to improve...

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BESA President Criticises Government’s “Cold Feet” Over Net-Zero Timetable

BESA President Claire Curran said the government’s “flip flopping” on net-zero and infrastructure policy should not be used as an...

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Sodexo Issues Net-Zero Deadline to Suppliers

Sodexo has stated that it will only work with suppliers who demonstrate tangible net-zero progress “through published reporting” in the...

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Construction More Focused on Net-Zero Than Building Safety Says BESA

A study carried out on behalf of the Building Engineering Services Association shows that construction clients are failing to get their buildings...

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University of Birmingham Announces New Net-Zero Carbon Smart Building

The University of Birmingham has announced a £50 million investment into a new net-zero building which will significantly expand its energy...

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What’s Happening With Biodiversity Net Gain?

Mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain rules, where developers must avoid loss of habitat on land they plan to build on, will be delayed until January...

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RICS Launches New Carbon Assessment Standard

A new assessment standard from The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is set to become the leading framework for carbon measurement in the built...

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Will Rishi Sunak Push Back on Petrol Car Ban?

The media is awash with reports that Rishi Sunak is to dial back on key net-zero policies, including the ban on sales of new petrol and diesel...

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Just Eat for Business Trials Carbon Impact Labelling for Office Lunches

Office lunches provided by Just Eat for Business will now contain labels rating its carbon impact from very low to very high. The new labels are...

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Top Five Tips to Go Green in Facilities Management

Louis Rayner from Sunbelt Rentals gives his five top tips for “going green” in facilities management. Louis joined Sunbelt Rentals,...

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Free Audit Tool Launched to Help Businesses Calculate Energy Savings

In an era of growing environmental concerns and rising energy costs, the pursuit of energy efficiency has become more critical than ever before....

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Community Hospital UK’s First to Achieve Carbon Neutrality

Rye, Winchelsea & District Memorial Hospital has become the UK’s first community hospital to achieve carbon neutrality. The NHS...

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HS2 Old Oak Common Station Rated BREEAM Outstanding

HS2’s new “super hub” station at Old Oak Common in West London has been awarded an outstanding score under the BREEAM...

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Businesses Collaborate in Green Hydrogen Alliance

A new business group to promote the potential of hydrogen to deliver economic, decarbonisation and energy security benefits across the UK has...

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Companies Will Accept Higher Rents for Sustainable Offices

Research suggests that UK directors involved in key real estate decisions are willing to pay more to lease offices with sustainable...

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Five Tips for Adopting Sustainable Business Practices

TWinFM partner Planet Mark has created a list of top tips for adopting sustainable business practices to achieve commercial resilience and help combat...

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Historic Environment Scotland Announces Retrofit Project

A building in Bonnyrigg will be retrofitted to become a world-class facility to house Historic Environment Scotland’s archives. Several...

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Pareto Achieves Carbon Neutral Status Via Offsetting

Pareto FM has confirmed that it achieved carbon-neutral status across its business in 2022. The company has reduced and fully offset all scope 1...

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Lord Callanan to Open Facilities Show 2023

This month’s Facilities Show at ExCel London will be opened by the Minister for Energy Efficiency and Green Finance, Lord Callanan. At...

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Delivering Decarbonisation – Building a Net-Zero Business Case for Senior Leaders

Mike Sewell, Plan Zero Director at Mitie, outlines five key tactics for presenting a persuasive decarbonisation strategy to senior leaders. Mike...

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Mitie Publishes E-Book on Business Net-Zero Challenges

FM service provider Mitie has released an e-book that reveals the five biggest challenges for businesses wanting to reach net-zero. Cost remains a...

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Laing O’Rourke Mandates Low-Carbon Concrete on all UK Projects

Multinational construction company Laing O’Rourke is making low-carbon concrete standard on all of its new UK projects. From 1 April 2023,...

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Government Unveils Latest Energy Security Plan

Energy Security Secretary Grant Shapps has announced several new energy management measures, including a commitment to carbon capture and the...

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Energy Assets Launches Net-Zero Business

Energy services company Energy Assets has launched “EA Net Zero” to help their customers adopt low-carbon technologies. Specialising in...

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New City Planning Guidance Will Require Detailed Carbon Information

Developers in the City of London will need to provide detailed carbon impact figures before submitting an application under new planning...

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Report Recommends a ‘Technology Agnostic’ Approach to Decarbonising Buildings

A report that assesses government plans to decarbonise heat and buildings has been published. The report, from the Sustainable Energy Association...

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First-Ever Hydrogen Week UK Commences

The UK is holding its first Hydrogen Week, celebrating hydrogen’s role in switching to a low-carbon future. Watch the...

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Leicestershire’s First Net-Zero Carbon School

Leicestershire County Council has appointed Willmott Dixon to build its first net-zero in-operation school. The new £8.5 million 210-place...

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Rishi Sunak Creates New Department for Energy Security and Net-Zero

In addition to a cabinet reshuffle, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has created a new ministerial department to deal with the UK’s energy...

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Planet Mark Awards 2022

The Planet Mark Awards ceremony returned for a fourth year on Thursday 19 January at The Royal Institution to celebrate sustainable...

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Mitie Shares Net-Zero Insights and Advice for 2023

Mitie has published its latest decarbonisation paper, sharing their predictions for the year ahead, covering a range of areas including energy,...

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How Can FMs Avoid Food Waste and Reduce Carbon Emissions in 2023?

Organisations are striving to reduce their carbon footprint, and with food waste topping waste streams, the reduction and prevention of food waste...

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COP27 – Reflections from Planet Mark – Part 2

In part two of their COP27 roundup, our partners at Planet Mark outline their reflections from the climate conference and hopes for future global...

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RPS Launches Podcast on Decarbonisation Challenge for Estate Owners

Professional services firm RPS has launched its first podcast, which will explore how to deliver net-zero in the built environment. “Building...

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British Council for Offices Defines Standards for the Net-Zero Workplace

The British Council for Offices has released several new reports to help the commercial property industry to future proof the office sector when it...

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THE LINE by NEOM – An Experiment in Future Built Environments

First announced in January 2021 by His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and Chair of the NEOM Company Board of...

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CBRE’s Vision for Sustainable Facilities Management

Workplace experts from CBRE outline a practical framework for delivering sustainable facilities management, aimed at helping FMs deliver on their...

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Spotlight Interview – Oliver Boote | Mace for Colt

Oliver Boote is the UK Facilities Manager at Mace for Colt. He manages 10 sites across the UK, delivering first-class facilities and workplace...

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Inviron Retains Hertfordshire Constabulary M&E Contract

Inviron has retained a three-year contract with Hertfordshire Constabulary. With a total contract value of £1.2 million, Inviron will...

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What is the Aim of COP27?

COP27, held in Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt, is the 27th United Nations Climate Change conference, with around 40,000 people expected to attend. Over...

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UK SMEs are Unaware of UN Sustainability Goals

New YouGov research commissioned by business improvement and standards company, BSI has revealed the lack of awareness of the UN Sustainable...

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BSRIA and South Bank University Publishes FM’s Guide to Net-Zero

A net-zero guide aimed at facilities managers and building services professionals has been published by BSRIA and London South Bank University. The...

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ThisWeekinFM Named as Headline Media Partner at EMEX 2022

ThisWeekinFM is returning to EMEX 2022 as the Headline Media Partner, holding video interviews across the two-day net-zero conference. On Stand...

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BBP Launches Guide for Real Estate Climate Change Resilience

The Better Buildings Partnership (BBP) has launched a new guide for BBP Climate Commitment signatories and other real estate companies on climate...

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The Future of Carbon-Absorbing Paint – Q&A With Patrick Folkes | Graphenstone UK

Graphenstone is the most sustainably certified paint brand in the world. We spoke to Patrick Folkes, the hedge fund and smoothie entrepreneur who has...

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Planet Mark Launches Free Sustainability Toolkits

Planet Mark, the sustainability certification, has created a series of free toolkits to help any size of business start on their sustainability...

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SSE Trains University Facilities Managers on Net-Zero Implementation

To tackle the rising energy consumption of the majority of higher education institutions, SSE Energy Solutions is delivering decarbonisation training...

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BRE Urges Tory Leadership Candidates to Pledge to Decarbonise the UK’s Buildings

Gillian Charlesworth, CEO of the Building Research Establishment, has penned an open letter to Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss, to urge them to publish...

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Microsoft Signs 10-Year Carbon Removal Deal

In one of the largest Direct Air Capture deals ever signed, Microsoft has embarked on a ten-year agreement with Climeworks to remove all of its...

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UK Government’s Net-Zero Strategy Ruled as ‘Unlawful’

The UK’s path to net-zero has been described as “inadequate” and “unlawful” by the High Court. Amidst the backdrop of...

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EU Sets New Rules For Tackling Corporate Greenwashing

From 2024, large companies will need to publicly disclose information on the way they operate and manage social and environmental...

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SFMI and BAM FM Launch Scope 3 FM Carbon Standard

The Sustainable Facilities Management Index and BAM FM have teamed up with an industry peer group of businesses to develop a standardised approach to...

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Festival of Sustainable Business 2022 – Mini Highlights Reel

ThisWeekinFM attended Bristol’s Paintworks for The Festival of Sustainable Business 2022, finding out about different approaches that can...

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Would You Choose Your Lunch Based on its Carbon Footprint?

Data on the carbon footprint of lunches is being offered for corporate catering customers, as an educational tool to help them to understand the...

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First Net-Zero NHS Operation

A surgical team at Solihull Hospital has performed the world’s first documented net-zero operative procedure. The keyhole surgery was to...

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Government Announces £553m of Investment to Upgrade Public Buildings

Hundreds of public buildings in England will cut their use of fossil fuels and advance towards low carbon heating and energy efficiency upgrades,...

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UK Councils Need More Resources to Start Delivering on Net-Zero

50 UK-wide council representatives were interviewed about their net-zero strategies, and the results indicate a feeling that significantly more...

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Rinnai’s New Carbon Cost Comparison – Online and On Demand

Rinnai continues to make innovations in both products and service in helping reduce the carbon footprints of all sites and applications with the...

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West Berkshire and Reading Borough Councils Pilot Smart Energy Systems

A pilot project to create a smart energy system in Thames Valley has successfully connected four of West Berkshire Council’s sites to the...

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Sodexo Partners With Quorn on World’s First Carbon Neutral Contract Catering Solution

Meat-free brand Quorn has joined forces with Sodexo to launch Carbono Cero, the world’s first carbon-neutral solution for food services. The...

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How Technology and Smart Buildings Will Support the Daunting Retrofit Challenge

How will the intersection of retrofits, smart homes and digitally transformed building maintenance help the UK to achieve net-zero emissions by...

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MedTech Company Looks to Solve NHS' Clinical Waste and Plastic Problem

A British MedTech company is helping the NHS to reduce CO2 emissions in its clinical waste disposal by 95 per cent. It is hoped that this will save...

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Sustainable Design in the Construction Sector

100 senior executives of UK construction firms were interviewed on sustainable design and engineering. The construction firms involved have...

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LSE Secures £175m for Green and Social Projects

The funding for the London School of Economics and Political Science includes the development of a new building, 35 Lincoln’s Inn...

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Madison International Realty Invests in 105 Victoria Street

Madison International Realty has invested in 105 Victoria Street, the UK's largest net-zero office development. This is in addition to the...

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Mace Appoints Low Carbon Structural Engineer

Mace, the global consultancy and construction company, has appointed its first low carbon structural engineer, Jessica Lovell, to lead the...

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BM Celebrates Planet Mark Accreditation for Third Year 

BM has been awarded Planet Mark accreditation for a third successive year after it achieved a 26 per cent absolute carbon reduction, and...

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Global Recycling Day 2022 in FM

This year's Global Recycling Day took place on 18 March and celebrated the "recycling fraternity", those who put themselves on...

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Banner Removes Single-Use Plastics from Catalogue

Banner has removed all unnecessary single-use catering plastics from this year’s catalogue as part of its ambition to reduce both its...

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UK’s Largest 100% Electric Net-Zero Office Set For 2026

A £400 million development finance facility to fund 105 Victoria Street means building work will commence this year, with Skanska as the main...

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Tech-Led Sustainability Training Engages Staff Across NHS Trusts

Jump’s work for the NHS has received a major boost with the announcement from SBRI Healthcare that it has been awarded £99,076. Jump is...

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CSR Excellence – Buying Better in FM

Katrina Hazell, Sustainability Manager at ABM, reveals how she is helping customers take small and consistent steps in their sustainability...

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How Exaggerated are Net-Zero Corporate Claims?

The carbon reduction targets of 25 of the world’s largest companies have been scrutinised in the Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor...

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High Performing Buildings – January's Roundup

In this month's high performing buildings roundup, we’re looking at hotels that have world-leading sustainability features. The...

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Mitie Hits EV Target Ahead of Schedule

Mitie, the UK’s leading facilities management company, has accelerated past its target to convert 30 per cent of its fleet to zero-emission...

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Big Energy Saving Week 2022

Big Energy Saving Week, January 17-23, is the perfect opportunity for businesses to kick-start their energy efficiency plans for 2022 on the road to...

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Emissis – Coolnomix – EMEX 2021 | Focus Interview

Continuing our EMEX Focus Interview series, James Beck from Emissis introduces their latest energy reduction technology. Emissis delivers a...

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Inside The Cabinet Office Net-Zero Playbook

Decarbonising the vast public estate will play a pivotal role in the UK’s climate change response. Let’s take a look inside the much...

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Nationwide Heat Network Projects Announced

Triple Point Heat Networks Investment Management has announced funding awards to a suite of low carbon heat network projects. Following the...

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New Regulations Mean Buildings Will Produce 1/3 Less Carbon

New homes and buildings in England will have to produce significantly less CO2 under new rules. Under the new regulations, CO2 emissions from new...

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Lack of Performance Design Awareness Hindering Built Environment Decarbonisation

Greater awareness of performance-based building design could be the key to more energy-efficient buildings and rapid progression in the built...

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Which FM Companies are the Most Sustainable?

The Sustainable Facilities Management Index has named five FM services providers that have achieved a Platinum score in 2021. These companies have...

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New McDonald’s Site is First Net-Zero Restaurant in UK

McDonald’s Market Drayton is the first restaurant in the UK due to be verified as net-zero emissions for construction, using the UK Green...

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Clarke Energy – EMEX 2021 | Focus Interview

Andy Cooper, UK Sales Manager at Clarke Energy, joins us to discuss CHP technology and other energy solutions. Clarke Energy, a KOHLER Company, is...

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ICMS3 Set to Simplify Carbon Reporting in Construction

The world’s first universal standard for reporting carbon dioxide emissions in the construction industry has been published. An international...

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The Problem of Food Waste in FM

Research suggests the link between food waste and carbon emissions is still not understood. Launching its “Appetite for Action”...

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New CIBSE Guidance Focuses on Electrification in Buildings

New guidance on the design and operation of building electrical services that focus on the electrification of buildings in the drive to net-zero...

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Pilot Group – EMEX 2021 | Focus Interview

In another of our EMEX Focus Interview series, we welcome Phoebe Baker, Account Manager from Pilot Group. The Pilot Group help businesses to...

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How Can FMs Tackle Scope 3 Emissions?

The Sustainable Facilities Management Index has released the first part of an FM industry standardised approach to measuring carbon emissions. This...

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Sustainability Excellence – 2021 Planet Mark Award Winners

Where can you find organisations that are succeeding when it comes to carbon reduction, supply chain engagement and social responsibility? The Planet...

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Energise – EMEX 2021 | Focus Interview

In another of our EMEX Focus Interview series, we welcome Simon Alsbury from Energise, the net-zero consultancy. Specialising in...

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SUNAMP – EMEX 2021 | Focus Interview

SUNAMP thermal energy storage technology uses patented Phase Change Materials to make buildings more energy-efficient and sustainable while reducing...

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COP26 – Five Takeaways for FMs

A host of announcements that will affect how UK businesses address climate change coincided with COP26. As the dust settles on Glasgow-hosted...

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If There is a Race to Net-Zero, No One's a Winner

James Gray, Managing Partner at Cluttons, reveals his insights on how the race to net-zero will affect the property industry. James has over 27...

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World's First Climate Change Patient?

A woman in Canada has recently been the first to be diagnosed with health complications as a direct result of climate-change-induced weather...

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Sustainable Cleaning in Facilities Management

Environmental concerns have to be taken into consideration to survive in the long term, and procuring sustainable cleaning supplies is one such way...

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Holbein Gardens – London's All-Electric Building

Holbein Gardens, located at 7 Holbein Place in the heart of London’s Belgravia, will lead the way for future schemes on the road to achieving...

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Glasgow's Green Street – Decarbonising via Heat Pumps

Green Street in Glasgow, just a stone’s throw from COP26 will show that the only way to install 600,000 heat pumps a year and hit net zero is by...

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Eden Project's 'Cabinet of Climate Curiosities' at COP26

The Eden Project has partnered with international architecture practice Grimshaw in the delivery of the Eden Project Pavilion at the UK-hosted 2021...

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FM’s Must Become the New ’Swampies’

Facilities managers are on the front line of managing a behavioural transition to affect green change, according to Dr Stephen Wise. When COP...

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JPMorgan Chase UK Offices to be Powered by 100% Renewable Electricity

JPMorgan Chase and EDF, Britain’s biggest generator of zero-carbon electricity, have collaborated to help power JPMorgan Chase’s UK...

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UK's First E-Bike Lease Scheme Launches at COP26

The UK’s first product that enables employers to offer leased, zero-emission E-Bikes to their staff has been unveiled at COP26. Initially...

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BEIS Climate Plan Urging Plant-Based Diet Deleted

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial strategy recently published a Net Zero principles report that recommended plant-based diets,...

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Siemens Helps Port of Tyne Create Blueprint for Decarbonisation of UK Ports

Siemens, the Port of Tyne and a project consortium of three further partners have been granted funding by the Department of Transport to create a...

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Expectations & Hopes for COP26

On 1 November 2021, world leaders from across the globe, businesses and activists will meet in Glasgow for the 26th rendition of the annual...

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High Performing Buildings – October's Roundup

This month, we are focussing on high-performing warehouses and industrial spaces. The growth of e-commerce could drive demand for 92 million sq ft...

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IT Experts say COP26 Must Prioritise Global Electronic Waste

Ending the cycle of pushing new technology products should be a top target for the COP26 climate change conference, according to The Chartered...

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The University of Birmingham Partners with Siemens to Create the Smartest University Campus in the World

Siemens is partnering with the University of Birmingham to create the world's smartest university campus. The University of Birmingham, in...

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UK’s Largest Smart City Energy Regeneration Scheme

Plans for Peterborough, one of the UK’s fastest growing cities, to adopt a smart energy system have reached their halfway point. The Mayor of...

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UK’s Net-Zero Strategy Unveiled – What do FMs Need to Know?

The UK’s path to net-zero has been published by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy. The plans detail how the...

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Sodexo Commits to Carbon Neutrality by 2025

Sodexo has raised its sustainability targets after cutting its carbon footprint by 34 per cent, ahead of schedule. Sodexo has laid out its...

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EMEX 2021 Preview – Less Than Six Weeks To Go

EMEX is back for an in-person event on 24 and 25 November 2021 at the ExCeL Centre in London, empowering the UK’s largest community of leading...

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Coldplay Prepares for Net-Zero Music Tour

Coldplay’s 2022 tour will have a net-zero carbon footprint, working in conjunction with direct air capture specialists, Climeworks. The...

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How the FM Sector Can Help Drive Britain’s Decarbonisation

Pradyumna Pandit from Mitie outlines what is discouraging businesses from making their buildings net-zero. Pradyumna is Managing Director of...

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Geopolitics of Energy – Who Has the Power?

Power delivered to our homes, institutions and businesses via the gas pipeline network or electricity grid is the result of highly complex...

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Google Signs Renewable Energy Supply Deal With Engie

Google has signed a new 140MW renewable energy supply contract with French firm Engie. According to a blog shared by...

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EMEX 2021 - Speaker Highlights

With just weeks to go until EMEX, the net-zero and energy management expo, ThisWeekinFM takes a look at just some of the interesting speakers...

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Wates Property Services Launches First Electric Fleet

Wates Property Services has delivered its first fleet of electric vehicles. The move is the next step in the company's commitment to...

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Million Pound Fine for Breaching F-Gas Regulations Handed to London Firm

London-based firm IMO Gas Supplies Ltd has been found guilty of seven separate offences all linked to breaches of regulation 31A of the...

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Smart Buildings for Students – Natural Lighting

The concept of smart buildings is being driven by a need for buildings to reduce carbon, reduce costs, and improve occupants' environment,...

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Commercial Real Estate Without Net-Zero Strategies Will Depreciate Over Next Five Years

Data shows that high-emission commercial real estate is set to depreciate in value over the next five years. Real estate stock...

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Contract Caterer Fooditude to Feature in Google’s Sustainability Training

Fooditude, a London-based contract caterer, is to be featured in sustainability training developed by Google and The Planet Mark, for the UK...

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Festival of Sustainable Business Returns

After a two-year hiatus, The Festival of Sustainable Business returns to the Bristol Hotel on 21 September 2021. With sustainability high on the...

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Sustainable Deliveries at 22 Bishopsgate to Lower City Emissions

A sustainable delivery system at 22 Bishopsgate is set to reduce the number of weekly vehicle trips to the building from 1,300 to just 50. AXA IM...

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The World's First Net-Zero Football Game

Tottenham Hotspur has partnered with Sky to host the world’s first net-zero carbon football game at an elite level. Supported by COP26 and...

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TEAM Energy Launches Carbon Reduction Consultancy

TEAM Energy's Net Zero and Carbon Reduction Consultancy services are aiming to help organisations to meet the net-zero challenge. The...

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First Net-Zero Pledge in Laundry and Textiles Services

Leading workwear, linen, laundry and washroom services provider, Elis UK, has announced that it is aiming for net-zero carbon emissions by 2045, in...

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JLL Defines 5 Ways Real Estate Will be Greener in 2025

Dr. Marie Puybaraud from JLL looks at five areas where real estate leaders expect to see big shifts in the next few years. Addressing climate...

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Biochar – The Latest Carbon-Friendly Material

Researchers and scientists are experimenting with Biochar, the carbon-rich soil, to examine its use within the built environment. Discovered via...

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Ground Source Heat Pumps – The Key to Reducing Carbon?

A new decarbonisation scheme that aims to encourage local authorities in England to retrofit buildings with low-carbon heating and insulation has...

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Sodexo Launches 2021 Social Impact Pledge

Sodexo UK & Ireland has announced its commitment to a series of pledges forming its ethical manifesto for leading the way to improve quality of...

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Managing Healthcare Facilities – Net-Zero Hospitals

The carbon footprint of healthcare could triple by 2050, leading to worse health outcomes, increased chances of pandemics and a more unstable...

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The UK’s Hydrogen Economy – Industry Reactions

The UK’s first-ever hydrogen strategy launched this week, defining the energy source as critical in the country’s target of net-zero...

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Government’s Route to Net-Zero Still Unclear, Says Rinnai

There are conflicting statements and polarising interest groups making the future of decarbonisation look very unclear, says Rinnai’s Chris...

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Want to Tackle the Climate Crisis? Train as an Engineer

A group of eight professional bodies representing engineering services professions is spearheading a campaign to encourage more young people to take...

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AI Predicts Building Energy Rates in Less Than A Second

An artificial intelligence system that can predict building emissions rates almost instantly has been created. Current methods can take days to...

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NABERS Design for Performance Framework Comes to the UK

New office developments and major refurbishments in the UK will be able to formally register under the eagerly anticipated NABERS Design for...

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UhUb Partners with Planet Mark

UhUb, the provider of Education Technology for the cleaning sector, has partnered with Planet Mark, a sustainability certification for every type...

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What Does Net-Zero Mean for Tendering?

From 30 September 2021, bidders for certain UK public contracts will be required to submit a Carbon Reduction Plan as part of the selection...

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Social Change on the Road to Net-Zero

To deliver true decarbonisation we need a varied, unified choice of secure, accessible and affordable fuel sources – these also need to be...

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Carbon Savings From One Virtual Conference Could Power 17 Homes For a Year

The carbon saving from just one virtual conference could power 17 homes for a year. Research from Ezra, a provider of digital coaching, has...

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Energy Management Apprenticeship Set To Address Sector Shortage

A Junior Energy Manager apprenticeship programme intends to help organisations meet sustainability commitments. Group Horizon, a national...

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How Can You Make a Building More Like a Tree?

Sourced from pure carbon, Graphene is the strongest material now known to science. It's now being used to make carbon-absorbing paint for the...

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Compass Group Prioritises Sustainable Eating Habits

Compass Group, the UK’s largest food and services provider, brought together several climate experts to discuss building a sustainable...

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Net Zero Week – The Carbon Battle Continues

Its Net Zero week in the UK, highlighting the ever-increasing urgency to reach climate-conscious targets surrounding the carbon footprints of our...

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A Landlord’s Guide to EPC Ratings for Commercial Buildings

For commercial real estate landlords, the incoming Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards regulations mean energy-efficient buildings will go from being...

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Digital Twin to Analyse Energy Consumption Launches

A digital platform that allows users to simulate and analyse building portfolios' energy consumption has launched. The Energy Open Piazza (EOP)...

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Bouygues Replaces 90% of Yorkshire Borough Street Lights with LEDs

Bouygues Energies & Services has completed a partnership with Redcar & Cleveland Borough to replace 90 per cent of the street lighting in...

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Consultation for Construction Carbon Reporting Rules Published

The world’s first international standard for carbon reporting across all areas of construction has had its reporting standards...

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Disruptive Technologies Named Property Tech Company Of The Year

Disruptive Technologies, the creator of the world’s smallest wireless sensors, has been named the Property Tech Company of the Year at the...

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Investment in Tech Will Help Landlords Save Money – And the Environment

Investment in technology will be essential to allow commercial property owners to reach UK 2050 net-zero emission goals, according to PropTech...

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Mitie Launches Low Carbon Menu for NHS Hospitals

Mitie and apetito are collaborating to cut carbon from the menu at St. George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is...

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Five Things FMs Need to Know about The Environment Bill

What should facilities managers consider when the Environment Bill comes into force? After several COVID-related setbacks, the...

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Willmott Dixon Rolls Out Electric Vehicle Charging Points at Over 100 Sites

Willmott Dixon is installing charging points at more than 100 locations across its sites and offices in England and Wales in 2021. Working with...

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Minimum Energy Ratings for Buildings – Sydney's Journey to Net-Zero

New buildings will be more energy efficient, use more renewable energy and support the transition to net-zero emissions under an Australia-first plan...

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British Land Complete 1 Triton Square at Regents Place

British Land is celebrating the practical completion of 1 Triton Square at Regents Place. This sustainable refurbishment is a result of genuine...

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Sustainable Buildings – What Needs to Happen at Cornwall's G7 Summit Tomorrow?

Johnson Controls has given its support to an open letter issued by the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders, urging the G7 and other...

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Turning Commercial Buildings Into Virtual Power Plants

A new white paper from OakTree Power explains how an innovative technology called Green Demand Side Response (DSR) can help organisations transform...

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Have Businesses Prioritised Short-Termism Over Environmental Policy?

More and more businesses have prioritised environmental policy in an attempt to reduce their carbon footprint and tackle climate change. However,...

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Banks to Be Tested on Key Climate Change Scenarios

The Bank of England is to test banks and insurers on how resilient they would be in the event of extreme climate change scenarios. The Climate...

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ISS Confirms Net-Zero Commitment

ISS UK & Ireland has announced its new net-zero strategy – to reach net-zero for scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and identify and...

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Why is Air Quality Important?

Last month was National Clean Air Month in the US. Why is air quality important? The pandemic has brought consideration of clean air to the public...

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25% of Europe’s Greenhouse Emissions Come From Buildings

In a new report, national science academies represented by European Academies' Science Advisory Council is calling for fundamental...

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Flexible Working Initiative to Reduce CO2 Emissions

The Global Marine Group is implementing a flexible working initiative to reduce CO2 emissions by 233.11 tonnes annually. The...

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Recycled Brick Made of Construction Waste is Awarded £1m Funding

A business has been awarded £1 million in funding by Zero Waste Scotland to commercialise the production of its brick made of recycled...

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PwC Report Says Net-Zero Goals at Risk from Lack of Gender Diversity in Industry

Data released by POWERful Women & PwC UK has demonstrated that the energy industry may be ill-equipped for its net-zero targets, in part due to a...

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Carbon Battle Bus to Tour UK for Net Zero Support

UK’s first "Carbon Battle Bus" announced to support all businesses in meeting net zero carbon targets. An...

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Amey Pledges Carbon Emissions Target

Amey marked Earth Day by defining its roadmap to achieving carbon net-zero by 2040. The infrastructure services and engineering company has also...

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Four Things FMs Need to Know About Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards

What do the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards mean for commercial property landlords and tenants in the context of a growing drive to improve...

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Carbon Audits – Heavy-Handed or Necessary for Green Recovery?

A draft proposal from The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy that hints at climate policy performance audits has been described as...

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Transport for London Constructing Net Zero Carbon Office Space

Southwark Council has given TfL the green light to construct a new net zero-carbon office development over Southwark Tube station, as part of its...

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British Land to open Storey at 100 Liverpool Street

Storey, British Land’s flexible workspace brand, will be opening its 12th location at 100 Liverpool Street, Broadgate in Spring...

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SecuriGroup Achieves Net-Zero Carbon

SecuriGroup has achieved net-zero carbon emissions throughout its organisation, including Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. SecuriGroup, an...

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Ericsson’s 5G Smart Factory Recognised by World Economic Forum

Ericsson’s Texas factory runs on 100 per cent renewable electricity and has been identified as a Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)...

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Sustainable PropTech Companies To Receive €200m of Funding

A new fund has been launched to invest €200 million in start-up companies developing sustainable tech to target the carbon footprint of...

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What Does Net-Zero by 2050 Mean for Businesses?

TEAM Energy’s Head of Consultancy, Timothy Holman examines what the government’s net-zero ambition really means to UK businesses and how...

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IWFM CEO Says Budget Hasn’t Done Enough for Green Recovery

IWFM’s CEO, Linda Hausmanis has stated that she was surprised that the Budget made no provision for further funding to support the...

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Amey to Introduce New Sustainable Cleaning Model

Amey’s Secure Infrastructure business is to introduce a fully sustainable cleaning solution across its FM operations. The new...

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UCL Guidelines Win CIBSE Award

University College London in collaboration with Buro Happold has won the “Learning and Development” award at the 2021 CIBSE Building...

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Mace Operate Launches Inclusive Business Strategy

Mace has today launched its 2026 business strategy, including reducing its gender and ethnicity pay gap by 10 per cent year on year. The new...

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One Year of Plan Zero – Mitie's New Sustainability Pledges

Mitie is marking the first anniversary of Plan Zero by setting a series of new sustainability pledges for 2021. Plan Zero is the facilities...

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ITV Studios South Bank Site to be Redeveloped

The former ITV Studios building at South Bank is to be transformed into a 26-storey office tower, with planning expected to be submitted in late...

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Nearly Zero Energy Requirements Extended to All New Buildings

A circular letter has been published by the UK Government to explain the minimal energy requirements in new buildings, that have been extended from...

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Legal & General Publish Net Zero Strategy

Avoiding climate catastrophe and its irreversible changes to the earth’s climate systems is the greatest global priority. Legal & General...

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Going Green – Choosing Sustainable Cleaning Supplies

Distributor Janitorial Express is urging the industry to consider the environmental impact of its choice in cleaning supplies. The...

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Mitie Appointed as Supplier for Net Zero Carbon Delivery Framework

Mitie has been appointed as a preferred supplier on the new Net Zero Carbon Delivery framework, created by ETL. ETL is the estate development...

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BAM to Build Sky Studios Elstree

BAM has been appointed by Legal & General, Sky and NBCUniversal to create Sky Studios – the most sustainable film and TV studio in the...

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Tottenham Hotspur Named as Premier League’s Greenest Club

The Sport Positive Summit has published its 2020 Premier League Sustainability Table, naming Tottenham Hotspur as the winner. Having finished joint...

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Biden’s EV Revolution – US Electric Truck Market Set for Growth

Just days into his presidency, Biden announced the intention to replace the federal government’s fleet of combustion engine vehicles with...

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Sustainability in Business is Driven by the Will of the Employee, Says JLL

Professional services firm JLL puts the global shift towards sustainability as being driven by employee demand. The report,...

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Sustainable Upgrades for the Defence Training Estate

Soldiers using Salisbury Plain and Nesscliff Training Areas are the first to benefit from new carbon efficient accommodation, delivered as part of the...

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Green Gothenburg Moves on Net-Zero Transport Goal

Currently in development, Gothenburg Green City Zone is a world first as an initiative by a number of major stakeholders including Volvo Cars to...

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Waste Management Company Launches Zerowasteometer

Reconomy has launched a new tool to help organisations plot a path towards zero waste status whilst aligning it to their impact on climate...

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Islay Distillery Targets Net-Zero with Hydrogen Innovation

Protium Green Solutions, the UK‐based green hydrogen energy services company, has received more than £70,000 in...

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Sustainable Facilities Management – What’s Next in 2021?

2021 is predicted to prove another vital year for the FM industry, so how can we prepare? Chris Havers from Acclaro Advisory explains the large,...

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Mace Achieves Net-Zero Carbon

Mace, the international construction and consultancy company, has announced that it has achieved its ambition to be a net-zero carbon business in...

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UK Science Facilities to be Upgraded in £213 Million Government Investment

Thanks to a major investment to upgrade the UK’s scientific infrastructure, computers to track infectious diseases and a floating offshore wind...

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Security Firm Achieves Carbon Neutrality

Specialist security services provider Corps Security has been awarded carbon neutral status after reducing its carbon footprint and offsetting...

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The First Net-Zero Quick-Service Restaurant?

The McDonald’s Flagship-Disney recently completed construction, aiming to be the first Net-Zero restaurant in the quick-service...

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Volvo Group Confirms Commitment to Hydrogen-Fuelled Fleet

Daimler Truck AG, IVECO, OMV, Shell and the Volvo Group have committed to work together to help create the conditions for the mass-market roll-out of...

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Carlsberg Takes Delivery of Electric Truck Fleet from Renault

After signing a contract with the Carlsberg Group, Renault Trucks has delivered a D Wide Z.E. 26 ton truck, the first vehicle of an order for twenty...

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British Land Achieves Top CSR Rating

British Land has achieved a five-star rating in GRESB’s annual sustainability assessment, putting it in the top 20 per cent of global...

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Impact Management – Effective CSR Reporting for FMs

As companies reprioritise and restructure, more CSR reporting responsibilities are falling within the facilities team’s remit. But...

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Rinnai to Launch Hydrogen Hub

Rinnai is to create a hydrogen hub, in a move towards prioritising low-carbon energy. The online information hub is aimed at building consultants,...

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JLL and bp Sign New Workplace and Real Estate Solutions Deal

Professional services firm JLL is to continue its relationship with bp, providing workplace and real estate solutions to support bp's net-zero...

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Electing Ambitious Change – The US Election

Claire Walmsley-Moss comments on Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’s winning campaign goal to put the US on the path to carbon-free electricity...

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Gothenburg Showcases Award-Winning Green Buildings

Green Gothenburg is inviting its travel-banned visitors to a virtual tour of its award-winning buildings, where the latest innovations in smart...

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Family-Run Cleaning Company Gains Coveted CSR Certification

NuServe is only the second UK facilities management company to achieve the B Corporation (B Corp) certification, for meeting rigorous social and...

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Mace 2020 Carbon Survey Reveals Carbon Reduction Remains a Priority

In September, Mace sent a survey to over 600 business leaders to uncover how the carbon challenge is being met within organisations. The results...

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Net-Zero Emissions - How Low Carbon Heating Can Help Your Business

How can your organisation contribute to the decarbonising of heat in the commitment of hitting the target of net-zero emissions by 2050? Paul...

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World Business Council for Sustainable Development Tightens Membership Rules

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development, together with its more than 200 global leading member companies, is putting forward a new set...

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Celebrating Sustainable Businesses – The Planet Mark Awards 2020

Last night saw The Planet Mark hold its 2020 virtual awards ceremony, recognising businesses committed to making a difference through their own...

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Tesco Establishes £2.5 Billion Credit Facility Tied to Sustainability Targets

Tesco Supermarket has announced the creation of a £2.5 billion revolving credit facility, with interest rates based on environmental performance...

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Making Concrete Change – How the Built Environment Can Help the Climate Crisis

Lara Shear from The Planet Mark writes about how the construction industry must step up to help achieve our collective net-zero goals. Shear is...

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Mitie Achieves EV Fleet Transition Ahead of Schedule

Mitie has passed its target of switching 20 per cent of its cars and small vans to electric. The company has delivered its 750th electric vehicle...

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Mitie Works with Vodafone UK to Reduce its Carbon Footprint by 25,000 Tonnes

Mitie has announced that it has supported Vodafone UK in reducing its carbon footprint, saving 100 gigawatt hours (GWh) of energy, equivalent to...

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Accugrit Awarded Carbon Charter

National gritting and snow clearing provider Accugrit has achieved a Suffolk Carbon Charter Bronze Award for its commitment to the environment. The...

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UK Must Create New Green Jobs, Says CBI Boss

Dame Carolyn Fairbairn has said that the UK must become a global leader in climate action to create new green jobs and lift productivity...

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Product Focus | How Can the Revolving Green Fund Help FM Teams?

Energy management initiatives are key in achieving long-term carbon reduction goals but, in the current economic climate, companies may struggle...

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UK to Have Legally Binding Sustainability Targets From 2022

As part of the updated Environment Bill, the government will underpin key environmental commitments with legally binding targets, including for air...

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Mitie Maintains Sustainability Accreditation

Mitie has continued in strength with the FTSE4Good Index Series, following the June 2020 index review – they accompany 103 other UK...

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Has COVID-19 Impacted Corporate Social Responsibility?

Coronavirus may have forced businesses to review their social accountability, but has CSR in general taken a backseat throughout the...

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European Building Sector Policies “Not Enough” to Reach Zero Carbon by 2050

A roadmap of policies to deliver essential carbon reductions in the residential building sector by 2050 has been published. The report, released...

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Energy Consciousness – How Behaviour Change Training Can Help

In the wake of the pandemic, how can organisations embrace the opportunity to reset their energy efficiency habits? TEAM Energy's Senior Energy...

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£350 Million Committed to Fuel Green Recovery

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced this week that UK industry will receive £350 million to cut emissions and drive economic recovery...

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Mitie Shares Plan Zero Fleet Transition Service

Businesses wanting to make their fleets fully electric are being offered a transition service to support their approach. FM and professional...

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CIBSE Guide Recognises Engineers’ Role in Sustainability Outcomes

An updated guide on sustainability, published by CIBSE, puts engineers at the heart of building better performing, sustainable buildings. The guide...

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Business Leaders to Present Research Report to Ministers on Net-Zero Development

A coalition of local leaders, including Conservative mayors and energy business, Siemens, have joined forces to lobby the Chancellor to pledge...

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£14 Billion Gap in Public Investment to Meet Post-COVID Green Recovery

Analysis from Green Alliance suggests that the UK’s infrastructure pipeline is “incompatible” with the government’s long-term...

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Mitie Appoints MD of Sustainability And Energy Services

Pradyumna Pandit has been appointed to the newly created role of Managing Director of Sustainability and Energy Services at Mitie. This hire is...

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Office Lighting And Whole-Life Carbon

Over-lighting offices not only increases energy use, but it can also drive up the embodied carbon of a building. We spoke to sustainability...

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Hydrogen Education Could Be Vital In Response To Climate Emergency

The president of the Energy Institute has suggested that “hydrogen literacy” is key to the climate emergency response. Steve...

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Energy Institute Looks Towards Its Own Impact On Climate

The Energy Institute has today confirmed its trajectory towards ending the impact of its central operations on the climate. The global professional...

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Green UK Economic Recovery Must Be Prioritised, Say Bosses

The process of repairing the economic damage from the pandemic must favour plans to tackle climate change, say CEOs of more than 60 British...

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How To Reduce A Building’s Whole-Life Carbon

Waterman’s sustainability experts have delved into building services’ strategies and how these can dramatically reduce the lifecycle...

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Spotlight Interview – UK Energy Management

It may sound like a simple task, however with complex contracts and billing for energy supplies, and an ever-changing legislative environment for...

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Mitie Commits To Plan Zero

Simon King, Mitie's new Director of Sustainability, is behind the company's “Plan Zero” commitment to reach zero carbon by 2025...

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Sir Robert McAlpine - Taking The Path To Net Zero

Building and civil engineering company, Sir Robert McAlpine, has set a path to achieving net zero carbon emissions within the next five years. The...

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Being A Green Business Doesn’t Cost The Earth

In this guest post, Bill Davidson, QSE Manager at grounds maintenance specialist Nurture Landscapes, addresses the misconception that...

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Greenest Building In London Gets The Green Light

Citicape House, featuring Europe's largest living wall has been approved by the City of London. Under the plans, the project will be...

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Mace To Be Net Zero Carbon In 2020

Mace, the international construction and consultancy company, has announced that it will achieve net zero carbon emissions in 2020. This news comes...

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Sky's Limit – 2030 Plan Because The World Can't Wait

Tuesday 4 February 2020 saw Sky, the global media company, announced plans to go net-zero carbon by 2030 – a full 20 years sooner than...

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Sky Falling In At Elstree

Sky plans to invest in building a new 32-acre, state-of-the-art TV and film studio at Elstree - with the site being a leader in the media...

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Low Carbon Office Refurb Comes To The Fore

The Fore Partnership has gotten the green light for a transformational low-carbon workspace next to the iconic Tower Bridge that will be 100% electric...

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Net-Zero 2040 – What Exactly Are Sainsbury's Doing?

Following news of Sainsbury’s £1 billion commitment to become net-zero by 2040, programmes will be implemented across the...

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No Strategy - No Net-Zero

Lack of know-how is holding back UK carbon reduction, says a new report from Mitie which suggests nearly two-thirds of UK businesses don't have a...

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