Aramark provides an update on ESG progress and shares recent accomplishments, including the validation of new global near- and long-term targets to reduce its carbon footprint. Be Well. Do Well.—Aramark’s Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) platform—encompasses the company’s focus on and commitment to helping people and the planet. “I am proud of the progress we are making to…
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A US $750,000 donation from the Johnson Controls Foundation is supporting Christian housing organisation Habitat for Humanity International’s mission to build homes, communities and hope for families in need of affordable housing. The donation will also support longer term planning and specific programmes including ‘Habitat Strong’, which helps local Habitat affiliates across the United States…
A £500,000 donation from Compass Group will support delivery of hospitality and professional services apprenticeships by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). Made via the Apprenticeship Levy Fund, the funding will help people gain the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to enter and progress within the hospitality sector and give West Midlands businesses access to…
Sulzer is engaging with local communities across EMEA to drive positive change We all try to support our local community on a personal level and at Sulzer we encourage all of our staff to flag initiatives that will benefit from our help. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a self-regulating business model where companies are more…
Two of the biggest names in the Scottish energy sector and a global life sciences business have joined the Scotland Against Modern Slavery movement. SSE plc, one of the UK’s leading low-carbon energy company, Wood, a global leader in consulting and engineering, and Charles River Laboratories, the drug discovery and development experts, have signed up…
A vegetable garden display created by Serco’s Melbourne Parks and Gardens team in the city’s central business district has received a second lease of life following a large donation of plants to local community gardens. After six weeks on show, the vibrant plants that make up the Town Hall display were nearing the end of…
Aramark volunteers supported organizations in their local communities with seasonal events throughout December. Partnering with the Urban League of Philadelphia Volunteers from Aramark’s Leaders & Employees of African Descent (LEAD) employee resource group (ERG) partnered with the volunteers from throughout the city to deliver over 200 toys and winter clothing items to children and families…
RS Group has named the winner of its Air Quality Project which was launched last year as part of a wider DesignSpark #ActivistEngineering programme to cultivate new engineering talent across the globe.The initiative was created to engage and inspire design engineers to create new ideas and technology to help deal with the vast challenges presented…
Allegion brand Briton will is co-sponsoring this year’s Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) Education Awards at iconic London sporting venue The Oval on Thursday 17th November 2022. The 42nd GAI Education Awards will celebrate the outstanding educational achievements of architectural ironmongery professionals and will award a new class of GAI Diploma holders before showcasing the…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Community of Madrid (CAM) have agreed EIB financing of €554 million of financing and R&D loans for the line 11 Metro extension between Plaza Elíptica and Conde de Casal in Madrid. Separate agreements for project finance and the financing of research and development activities have been signed in Madrid…
Mitie’s most recent annual ESG report highlights the progress the facilities management outsourcer has made in incorporating 13 ambitious targets within its social value framework. According to the report, all 13 of the targets which were set in 2021 have been achieved or exceeded, spanning Mitie’s People, Environment, Supply Chain and Community pillars. Primary focuses…
Thousands of Aramark team members around the world have participated in Aramark Building Community (ABC) Day, the hospitality, facilities, and uniform services company’s annual day of service which took place on 22nd September. Volunteers from 14 countries, including the U.S., U.S Virgin Islands, Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, United Kingdom, Germany, Ireland, Mexico,…
Michael Vater, a Partner with The Ticktin Law Group, has been Selected for Oral Argument in a case before the Florida Second District Court involving a mortgage foreclosure action against a homeowner in which the primary defense is based on the Plaintiff’s failure to prove its standing and comply with conditions precedent. The appellate court…
The Philadelphia Eagles have announced a multi-year partnership with The Bellwether District, the 1,300-acre sustainable development in Southwest Philly being reinvigorated into an economic engine and welcoming space for all of Philadelphia. Hilco Redevelopment Partners (HRP), the developer behind The Bellwether District, specializes in transforming complex properties across the United States with their uniquely holistic…
Solihull Community Housing (SCH) which operates housing services on behalf of Solihull Council in England’s West Midlands has selected Pinnacle Group as the cleaning contractor for a council-owned portfolio of over 600 homes and administrative facilities. Pinnacle previously held the £1 million contract between 2010 and 2015. As part of the latest agreement which came…
CH&CO business Gather & Gather has won a five-year contract extension from Charlton Athletic Football Club as the exclusive caterer for The Valley stadium and Sparrows Lane training ground. Gather & Gather’s specialist stadia team will continue to provide all hospitality and retail concourse catering at The Valley on matchdays, as well as selling conferences…
Dyl Kurpil, managing director of District Enforcement, explains how Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs), which were introduced to tackle anti-social behaviour in the UK, can reduce the day-to-day burden on the police. From dog fouling to graffiti, drinking in town centres to illegal eScooter riding, towns and cities across the UK are blighted by the…
After five decades of leadership in architecture, interiors, branding, and planning, U.S. design practice Gould Evans has rebranded as Multistudio to reflect its renewed focus on multidisciplinary design which embraces interconnectedness and collaboration. The rebrand also reinforces the studio’s commitment to building a culture that seeks diverse perspectives and utilizes design to positively impact the communities…
Elior UK has re-affirmed its support for The Armed Forces Corporate Covenant at a signing ceremony attended by CEO, Cathering Roe and Air Vice Marshal, Ranald Munro. The Armed Forces Covenant is a commitment from the nation that those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly and not disadvantaged in their…
With National Volunteer Month underway in the United States, Aramark is recognizing several outstanding employee volunteers from around the world for their service to local communities during the Covid-19 pandemic. The group’s Be Well. Do Well sustainability plan outlines Aramark’s goal of making a positive impact by working to reduce inequity, supporting and growing communities,…
ISS Guckenheimer has teamed with certified woman and minority-owned food recovery and distribution business Goodr to reroute surplus food from corporate cafeterias and dining venues to people in need. A primary challenge to businesses operating in the food services industry is creating enough product to meet customer need demand while also minimising excess production in…
Following the International Energy Agency’s publication of a 10-Point Plan for reducing the European Union’s reliance on Russian natural gas, BECoop is launching a new assessment tool to help cooperative and community organisations realise the full potential of bioenergy projects. Earlier studies by BECoop, a project funded by the Horizon 2020 programme, have demonstrated wide…
Aramark has announced the recipients of its 2022 Leaders & Employees of African Descent (LEAD) Awards which recognize the commitment, and contributions, of exceptional Black and African American employees. The 2022 LEAD Awards recipients were honored at the second annual LEAD Summit, “LEADing the Way—Black Excellence Personified Through Established and Emerging Leaders,” which occurred last…
Compass Group hospitality brand Restaurant Associates has celebrated its first ever Barista Championships on 17th February, showcasing perfection at franchised as well as independent coffee brands from across the United Kingdom. With three levels of award – foundation, intermediate and expert, the championships invite baristas from across the business with different experience sets to enter…
Calderwood House in Cumbria offers a safe place to live and helps homeless individuals build a better future through a 12-week recovery programme. The hostel is run by Time to Change (a not-for profit Community Interest organisation), and its aims and approach reflect two of Securitas key values—integrity and helpfulness. Shaun Kennedy, Securitas UK Country…
As commercial landlords continue to grapple with rent arrears and struggling tenants breaching the terms of leases during the pandemic, Matthew Peake, partner and head of Strategic Asset Management at Cluttons, comments on the UK government’s new Code of Practice and draft Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill. Covid has brought many challenges to the fore, with…
05.11.2021, 13:14 Dietitian Acknowledged with British Dietetic Association Fellowship Medirest Dietitian, Maxine Cartz, has been awarded a prestigious Fellowship by the British Dietetic Association (BDA), for her outstanding work in driving forward standards of health and nutrition in the healthcare food service sector. The British Dietetic Association awards and honours the outstanding contributions individuals make…
03.11.2021, 12:06 Just Transitioning and Net Zero Following the UK’s decision to require large companies to demonstrate their commitment to climate change targets, Justin Kelly, Siemens PLC corporate communications director, presents key findings of new research that is to be unveiled at COP26 demonstrating why climate action is a corporate imperative. The halfway stage has…
29.10.2021, 11:39 Erik Jaspers Elevated to IFMA Fellow The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) has recognised the contribution of Erik Jaspers, Global Strategy & Innovation Director at Planon, to its international development by naming him as a Fellow. Jaspers, a consummate FM Technology expert who has helped define the agenda for information technology in the…
14.10.2021, 12:04 San Diego Awards Contracts for New Fire Station The City of San Diego has awarded the architectural contract for the new Torrey Pines Fire Station to The Miller Hull Partnership, and announced Level 10 Construction as general contractor for the civic facility. The fire station is located on the border between the UC San…
28.09.2021, 14:10 National Inclusion Week 2021 UK Caterer Bartlett Mitchell has committed to initiatives focused on equality, diversity and inclusion at the start of National Inclusion Week. Celebrated in several countries, the ninth anniversary of the week-long programme of events is being organised under the theme of ‘unity’. By participating in Inclusion Week, organisations…
22.09.2021, 13:42 Work to Commence on Maybole Community Education Campus hub South West – a public-private partnership between local authorities, the NHS, blue light services and multiple contractors, has concluded financial terms with Morgan Sindall for the construction of a £55 million Community Education Campus in Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotland. Scheduled to open in…
24.08.2021, 17:17 Giving Back to Communities Terminix employees and customers in hundreds of communities across the United States and Canada are participating in week-long volunteering activities during Terminix Cares Week 2021. For an eighth consecutive year, the company is supporting national and local community partners and organizations involved with causes as diverse as healthcare and…
29.07.2021, 11:18 Transforming Wellbeing at Work A new report from Business in the Community, The Prince’s Responsible Business Network, includes insights from EMCOR UK and other leading companies and business organisations on the measures business can take to transform wellbeing at work. ‘What if your Job was Good For You?’ describes best practices in collaborative…
04.06.2021, 15:24 Grants for UK Community and Environmental Projects Launching on World Environment Day (5 June), Veolia UK’s new Sustainability Fund is making grants worth £60,000 available to local community and environmental projects. After a challenging year where many communal spaces and services have suffered, the company is looking to back projects that make…
12.05.2021, 23:22 Certifying Logistics Talent Prologis and the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) have unveiled plans for a new industry certificate targeted at logistics professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, warehouse employment reached the highest level ever recorded with 1.25 million workers in 2020, and the transportation, warehousing and related fields…
11.05.2021, 13:16 Hertfordshire NHS Trust Contracts Mitie has been awarded four multi-service contracts by the Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust and Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. The new contracts, which were managed by Interserve prior to its 2020 acquisition by Mitie, will operate for five years and include the option of a two-year extension. with…
22.04.2021, 11:24 Novel Self-Service Community Store Concept A collaboration between Compass Group subsidiary ESS, Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Yeovilton and the UK Defence Infrastructure Organisation has developed a new convenience outlet concept dedicated to supporting local supply chains and charities. The store brings together fresh food to go, made in house, under the Deli…
04.03.2021, 16:31 Harris Health System Announces New Chair Dr. Arthur Bracey has been elected chair of the Harris Health System Board of Trustees, the governing body for the public healthcare system in Harris County, Texas. A professor of pathology and immunology at Baylor College of Medicine, and chief of clinical pathology at CHI Baylor St.…
27.01.2021, 12:29 Sussex Village to Become Zero Carbon Model As the UK moves towards net zero, residents in Barcombe, East Sussex, are helping their local electricity network operator establish a replicable blueprint for greener home heating. Over 600 households are involved in the ‘CommuniHeat’ project, run by network operator UK Power Networks. Throughout the two-year…
15.01.2021, 17:11 Supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities with Covid Security Aramark will donate face masks to Ronald McDonald House locations across the United States under a new charity initiative launched today. Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation that creates, finds, and supports programs that directly improve the health and well-being of…
20.11.2020, 11:12 Serving Our Local Communities Despite the closure of sports venues to fans across the United States, Delaware North Sportservice associates have found meaningful ways of serving their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Truist Park (Atlanta) Delaware North and the Atlanta Braves this spring announced the Braves Home Plate Project to respond to food…
30.10.2020, 10:23 Supporting Community and Home Owner Associations MRI has added a new software solution for community and home owner associations following its acquisition of the Jenark platform from CoreLogic. Jenark aligns with MRI’s existing product set for the management of residential property portfolios, addressing the unique needs of community and homeowner associations by facilitating…
28.10.2020, 09:48 Committing to Workplace Racial Inclusion Atalian Servest has committed to uphold the UK’s Race at Work Charter as part of a broader commitment to racial equality under its CHROMA diversity and inclusion (D&I) platform. The charter is a government initiative, launched in partnership with Business in the Community (BITC) and has been designed…
22.10.2020, 14:24 Moving Forward Together Hospitality group Bennett Hay has launched the Forward Together support initiative for employees who have been impacted by redundancy during the Covid-19 pandemic. The initiative is built around a private community and focuses on four pillars: Community support, Wellbeing, a Foundation Fund and What’s Next. The online resource provides far reaching information and advice along with interactive sessions to help employees navigate a…
13.10.2020, 14:52 Nurturing Equality and Unity Siemens UK has signed up to the Race at Work Charter initiative developed by Business in the Community (BiTC) in partnership with the government of the United Kingdom to improve outcomes for BAME employees. The charter builds on the work of the 2017 McGregor-Smith Review, ‘Race in the workplace’,…
22.09.2020, 13:16 ServiceMaster Employees Host “Virtual We Care Week” Thousands of ServiceMaster and Terminix employees are volunteering their support for community organizations across the United States as We Care Week enters its second day. 2020 marks the seventh consecutive occasion on which ServiceMaster and its subsidiary brands have celebrated annual signature event, “We Care Day”.…
18.09.2020, 11:32 Serving the Global Community Aramark Building Community (ABC) Day is taking on a new look this year as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dedicated to community service, the event usually demonstrates the global food, facilities management and uniform services giant’s commitment to enriching and nourishing the lives of people living in communities…
14.09.2020, 12:25 Delivering Positive Social Outcomes A dedicated remand strategy developed by Serco for the Adelaide Remand Centre (ARC) is helping the South Australian Government achieve its target of reducing reoffending by 10 per cent. The global support services provider’s partnership with 133-year old prison support organisation, OARS Community Transitions, has already facilitated more than…
03.08.2020, 11:04 Procuring a Better Society Siemens is the latest high-profile business to sign up to the “Buy Social Corporate Challenge” initiative from government-backed organisation, Social Enterprise UK. The initiative which aims to embed positive social and environmental impact into everyday business expenditure, requires participating businesses to open up their supply chains to social enterprises…
28.07.2020, 13:07 Celebrating Healthcare Heroes and BAME Apprentices Compass Group UK & Ireland has recognised the dedication of several staff deployed within the NHS, and the achievement of BAME apprentices who have recently been nominated for an award. Compass employees who have been singled out for mention contributed significantly to supporting the efforts of the…
10.07.2020, 11:25 Embracing the UK’s Race at Work Charter Compass Group has signed up to the Race at Work Charter in partnership with British business-community outreach charity Business in the Community (BITC) which promotes responsible commercial practices. The Race at Work Charter is designed to foster a commitment to improving outcomes for black, Asian and minority…
29.06.2020, 16:11 Virtual Viewings Become the New Normal Residents have begun moving into Woodpecker Gardens, a new development in Greenwich, south east London, built under a partnership between Meridian Home Start and Pinnacle Group. Meridian Home Start, a Community Benefit Society set up by the Royal Borough of Greenwich to develop affordable homes for rent,…
16.06.2020, 15:47 World Economic Forum 2020 Technology Pioneer ProGlove has been named a Technology Pioneer in The World Economic Forum’s annual listing of 100 future headline-making companies that are addressing global issues with cutting-edge technology. The Chicago and Munich based innovator of data capture solutions was recognised for the potential impact of its ergonomic, wearable…
17.03.2020, 18:19 Supporting Nashville Disaster Relief Delaware North is supporting the recovery of Nahville from the devastating impact of the March 3 tornadoes by donating $10,000 to The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee activated its Middle Tennessee Emergency Response Fund to support affected communities and nonprofit organisations helping victims…
06.03.2020, 09:46 Group Water Scheme Solar Energy Project Polecat Springs Group Water Scheme (GWS) in Elphin, County Roscommon, Ireland has become the first Group Water Scheme to use renewable energy to power its water treatment plant. The scheme which is operated as a Community Co-operative and managed by a committee of 14 volunteers from…
25.02.2020, 13:11 Aramark Honours Community Organisation Woods Services which is based in Langhorne,, Pennsylvania, is the recipient of the Aramark Building Community Organizational Leadership Award which recognise its efforts to provide integrated health and case management services to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and complex behavioral and medical challenges. Woods Services…
20.02.2020, 10:55 Is Repurposing Empty Buildings the Panacea for Homelessness? Cathy Spears weights up the arguments which are advocated for repurposing empty properties to solve the homelessness problem. Homelessness is a problem in many countries, even wealthy ones like the US and UK. Vast amounts of money and initiatives to increase both the proficiency and…
14.02.2020, 10:27 Ready for the IKA/Culinary Olympics A team from Compass Group is competing in two competitions at the internationally acclaimed IKA/Culinary Olympics in Stuttgart, with fifteen Compass chefs showcasing their expertise and skill. The Compass team is entered for The Community Catering Restaurant category, as well as The Regional Team Culinary Arts competition, and…
The City of Bristol in South West England is building on its ambition to become carbon neutral by 2030 by developing a community of 50 affordable homes. Community development, high levels of energy efficiency and environmental enhancements are leading values of the Shaldon Road scheme, being delivered by National contractor United Living in partnership…
06.01.2020, 12:42 Celebrating 25,000 Hours of Operation Ultimate Visual Solutions (UVS) video wall installations in Bristol City Council’s security operations centre have completed 25,000 hours of continuous operation. Made up of 55-inch 24/7 grade LCD displays with narrow bezels, the three video walls are critical components of a multi-purpose facility that brings together many…
16.12.2019, 11:11 Improving Community Life at Christmas More than half of 2,839 small businesses surveyed by Hitachi Capital Business Finance in the UK are participating in initiatives to support their local community. On average, small enterprises indicated they dedicate 12.96 hours a month towards helping to improve the communities they are located within –…
18.11.2019, 16:15 Putting the Spin on a Community Project A new launderette in the Anfield area of Liverpool is doubling up as a community centre and helping to create a new local spirit. Visit Kitty’s Launderette in Everton and you’ll encounter a diverse selection of people doing their washing…as well as chatting to neighbours over…
10.09.2019, 21:27 Veolia’s Annual Wonder Day (21 September) Veolia is inviting Londoners to get smart about recycling by visiting the UK’s most advanced recycling facility on Saturday 21 September. As part of Open House London, Veolia will share a rare glimpse inside its Southwark Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF), where London’s most curious recyclers…
22.08.2019, 16:16 Atalian Servest to Support Leading Charities Employees of Atalian Servest have voted to support Mind, Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer Scotland until December 2020 under a fundraising initiative that will be overseen by a dedicated charity committee. To kickstart fundraising, Atalian Servest’s CEO for the UK and Ireland, Daniel Dickson, will join other…
01.08.2019, 23:41 Turn Your Hand to Nature Conservation Family board game favourite Monopoly has received a makeover with a little help from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), with woodlands, wetlands and coastal reserves taking the place of prime real estate locations. In RSPB Monopoly, even the Community Chest and Chance cards…
10.07.2019, 09:17 Probation Service Award for Interserve Employee Carol Lee, a community support navigator with Interserve’s Community Rehabilitation Company (CRC) in Greater Manchester, has been recognised for her work in supporting offenders to make positive changes to their lives. Interserve’s CRCs deliver probation services to offenders on licence from custody or on Community Orders. Lee,…
An impact survey by The Supply Chain Sustainability School has identified modern slavery, community engagement, and fairness, inclusion and respect (FIR) as areas where the facilities management industry is surpassing other sectors in addressing. In the survey – the second to be commissioned by the School, 86 per cent of companies included in the sample…
An impact survey by The Supply Chain Sustainability School has identified modern slavery, community engagement, and fairness, inclusion and respect (FIR) as areas where the facilities management industry is surpassing other sectors in addressing. In the survey – the second to be commissioned by the School, 86 per cent of companies included in the sample…
06.06.2019, 10:42 Chubb Extends Contract with Social Housing Provider Chubb Fire & Security’s Community Care business has extended its contract with UK social housing provider, North Devon Homes, to deliver a range of planned preventative maintenance services to warden call systems protecting residents across 11 sites. The Carrier subsidiary has worked with North Devon…
06.06.2019, 10:42 Chubb Extends Contract with Social Housing Provider Chubb Fire & Security’s Community Care business has extended its contract with UK social housing provider, North Devon Homes, to deliver a range of planned preventative maintenance services to warden call systems protecting residents across 11 sites. The Carrier subsidiary has worked with North Devon…
15.03.2019, 09:05 In the Spirit of the Racing Past BrandCulture has created racetrack-inspired wayfinding designs for the Oran Park Library in south-west Sydney. © Tyrone Branigan The library is part of Oran Park Town, an award-winning master-planned community developed on the site of the Oran Park Raceway which hosted multiple motor racing events from the V8 Supercars…
04.03.2019, 14:07 Chubb Expands UK Apprenticeship Programme Carrier subsidiary Chubb Fire & Security employed more apprentices in 2018 than in any previous year, also expanding its intake to 28 apprentices across multiple engineering and non-engineering disciplines, including IT, finance and project management. Apprentices Ismail Badat and Taylor Murphy. © Chubb Fire & Security The…
22.02.2019, 16:41 Family Support Provider Honoured A Camden, NJ based Human Services Organization is the recipient of an Aramark Building Community Organizational Leadership Award. The award sponsored by Aramark in association with the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities, a strategic action network of social sector organizations that reaches across thousands of communities in the United…