Sustainability

Annual carbon emissions from more than 200 public sector buildings across Greater Manchester have been significantly reduced, thanks to improvements making them greener and more energy efficient.  

French-based construction company Bouygues has announced the completion of its acquisition of technical and FM services provider EQUANS. 

Newark-on-Trent-based resource management consultancy Novati has acquired Managed Waste Solutions (MWS) to further its capability to offer “creative, innovative, sustainable solutions” to clients across the UK.

Facilities management provider Cloudfm has appointed Katrina Christopoulos as head of ESG to spearhead its carbon reduction alongside wider social and governance strategies.

Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) has issued an improvement report to the Scottish Government following its investigation into compliance with air quality limit values.

Restore Records Management has been signed up by the BBC to run its commercial storage and archiving services.

Mitie’s annual ESG report states that the company has reached all 13 ESG targets this year, putting it on track to meet its overall 2025 ESG goals and its net zero carbon goal by 2025.

A trade association has urged the government to include reducing energy demand as part of its strategy for economic growth and review of net zero policy.

BAM’s UK & Ireland businesses have pledged to become net zero in their direct operations by 2026. 

International consultancy, construction and facilities management group Mace has reported its largest profit ever despite the economic challenges imposed by the global pandemic.