Diversity

Corps Security have been named ‘Diversity and Inclusion Champion’ at the Security and Fire Excellence Awards. The business was recognised for its strategy that extends the reach of Corps Together, its Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) taskforce which unites Corps ‘Guardians’ who oversee the company’s EDI vision. As a service provider, Corps Security faces the difficult challenge of…

Fashion footwear retailer schuh and disability equality charity partner Shape Arts have launched a tote bag inspired by the theme “re-thinking disability” online and in 124 schuh stores in the UK and Ireland. Shape Arts is a disability-led arts organisation which works to improve access to culture for disabled people by providing opportunities for disabled…

Andrew Hulbert, Pareto founder and Vice Chair, has been recognised as an ‘Inspirational Role Model’ in the Guardian Newspaper’s biennial Global Diversity List (GDL). Described as the ‘gold standard for diversity, globally’, the GDL is supported by major organisations including Barclays, KPMG, BNP Paribas, Worldpay, Boots and GSK. It was launched in 2016 in response…

Aston University has been named the second-best in England for social mobility after receiving a top two ranking from the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) for the third year running. Professor Aleks Subic, the university’s Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive, says: “I am delighted but not surprised that Aston University has, once again, ranked second in…

Compass Group UK & Ireland has been named ‘Employer of the Year 2023’ in the the Retail, Hospitality and Tourism category of this year’s Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards. Previously the BAME Apprenticeship Awards, the awards showcase talent and diversity within multicultural communities by celebrating the efforts of people who are working hard to overcome adversity to achieve…

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…

Compass Group has launched a career hub for people who are struggling to gain employment. The Social Partner Hub will support candidates from a range of backgrounds who are facing barriers to entry into the job market, including ex-offenders, care leavers, long term unemployed and people with disabilities. The platform is being launched as part of…

Aramark has been recognized as one of the “Best Companies for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)” by BLACK ENTERPRISE, the top Black digital media brand and premier business and financial resource for African Americans. This recognition highlights a select group of publicly traded corporations that have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to creating dynamic workforces, diverse corporate governance,…

Sodexo Live!, the longstanding hospitality partner of the Seattle Mariners T-Mobile Park, teamed up with two top chefs from Sodexo-managed Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to enhance the culinary operations during MLB All-Star Week. The collaboration kicked off with the HBCU Swingman Classic presented by T-Mobile and powered by the MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation…

MRI Software has launched a new workplace strategy to encourage more diverse perspectives and experiences after Patrick Ghilani joined over 2,000 other CEOs by pledging his support for the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion initiative. Billed as the “largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace”, CEO Action for Diversity &…

Landsec has launched £20 million social impact fund, Landsec Futures, which aims to catalyse the adoption of more equitable recruitment practices in UK’s real estate industry by enhancing social mobility and delivering £200 million of social value before 2030. As a significant employer of multiple occupations, the sector contributes £94 billion to the United Kingdom…

Jess O’Dwyer, General Manager-Europe at Pocketalk, says embracing language diversity and improving communication are essential for closing the resource gap in the UK’s facilities management sector. The UK facilities management sector has always been heavily reliant on a foreign workforce. However, the impact of three significant factors – Brexit, the COVID pandemic and Russia’s invasion…

Mitie has been awarded Silver Status by evidence-based accreditation tool, Inclusive Employers Standard. To receive the accreditation, organisations must demonstrate how they are delivering against six pillars of inclusion and diversity: Engage, Equip, Empower, Embed, Evaluate and Evolve. Having been measured across all six pillars, Mitie achieved the ‘Silver Status’ at its first submission. The…

Property developer Genesis Homes is sponsoring the Cumbria and Lancashire branch of industry group, Women in Property under a year-long partnership. The group aims to create opportunities, expand knowledge and inspire change for women working in the property and construction industry. … the more diversity a business can have in its workforce, the better a…

Serco Middle East CEO Phil Malem has led a lively discussion of the company’s empowerment of female employees at the Women’s Pavilion in Expo City, Duba in advance of International Women’s Day. Women in Serco: Leading with Purpose, was attended by 100 employees and was organised in collaboration with SercoInspire, the company’s internal global platform,…

On the eve of International Women’s Day, Lucy Dixon, product manager for CHAS’ Fairness, Inclusion & Respect assessment, explains the difference between equity and equality, and what businesses can do to make workplaces more welcoming of women. Equity is sometimes confused with equality, but the two concepts are distinctly different. Whilst equality focuses on treating…

As the UK marks Hospitality Apprenticeships Week, Jonathan Foot, Compass Group’s Head of Apprenticeships and Early Careers, discusses the company’s Junior Chef Academy and other initiative it is engaging with to attract talent into the catering and hospitality sector. Hospitality Apprenticeships Week is upon us and it’s the perfect chance to shout about the fantastic…

Michael Topham, CEO of FTSE 250 listed waste management solutions provider Biffa, explains why the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham are a source of inspiration as well as celebration. Having been an avid fan of the Commonwealth Games all my life (my best memory is the exciting 200 metre final in the 1982 Brisbane Games where…

The Jackie Robinson Foundation has selected longtime sports hospitality company Delaware North to operate the retail store in the Jackie Robinson Museum, which has opened at One Hudson Square in New York City after 14 years of planning. Delaware North, a retail and hospitality partner at 11 Major League Baseball ballparks, will manage the store…

Noelle Jones was recently appointed Lead Ambassador of Compass Group UK & Ireland’s Women in Food network. With Compass Group UK & Ireland for almost 12 years, Noelle’s appointment as managing director of Chartwells Independent in 2020 followed on from her previous role as Business Director within ESS Government Services. In her current role she…

Aramark has been recognized by DiversityInc has recognised Aramark as a Top Company for Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for the first time, also recognising the foodservice and facility services provider as a “Top 50” company for diversity for a sixth consecutive year. During the 21st annual Top 50 Companies for Diversity event hosted by DiversityInc,…

UK caterer BM has announced the winners of its annual celebration of internal talent, the FOODIES, including Owen Stanford who received an inaugural ‘BM Family’ award following the addition of the new category in 2022.   Stanford was recognised for his work around mental health with the BM family and wider community that includes offering…

Paul Simpson, commercial director of roofing solutions provider, Gradient UK, explains why the European construction sector needs more women in managerial roles. Organised by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), Women in Construction Week from March 6th to 12th highlighted the increasing role women are playing in the building sector, whilst emphasising the…

International Women’s Day (IWD) is an annual commemoration of the cultural, political and socioeconomic achievements of women. Taking place on 8th March, this year’s event is designed to raise awareness against gender bias and calls for ‘action for equality’. Through a long-term commitment to equal opportunities and professional development of employees, Sika fully supports the…

Caterer CH&CO is proactively challenging unconscious bias by launching a dedicated campaign to support International Women’s Day’s global campaign, #BreakTheBias. As well as challenging gender bias, CH&CO’s training and communications programme encompasses all forms of unconscious bias. The online training course, supported by a fact sheet, is designed to help people understand what unconscious bias…

The Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) is celebrating International Women’s Day by highlighting its work on a National Equity and Inclusion Plan for the sector. Funded by Scottish Government this latest initiative is part of the wider plan for the industry to develop a more diverse and inclusive workforce, giving the sector access to a…

On International Women’s Day 2022 (IWD 2022), Jenna Pollock, ABM UK’s divisional director for Scotland, tells FM Magazine fostering gender diversity is crucial to the future of facilities management. Q. The theme for International Women’s Day 2022 (IWD 2022) is “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow” – in recognition of the contribution of women and…

Sodexo has received a Silver Employer award from Stonewall, the world’s second-largest LGBT+ charity, for its commitment and efforts in being an LGBT+ inclusive employer.     The award comes as part of Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index and Bring Yourself to Work campaign, which highlights the importance of inclusive work environments. Every year Stonewall publishes…

AV integrator network PSNI Global Alliance has confirmed a new Board of Directors for 2022. John Laughlin, CEO of Conference Technologies, has been elevated to the position of President, having previously served as Vice-President, and will lead the Alliance as it launches several new managed services initiatives. Kevin Groves, CEO of Alpha Video, moves from…

ISS Pacific has committed to the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles at a signing ceremony attended by regional CEO, Stuart Rose. The Women’s Empowerment Principles offer guidance to businesses on how to promote gender equality and empower women in the workplace, marketplace and community by embracing seven core enterprise-wide policies: Establish high-level corporate leadership for…

25.11.2021, 18:58 Security in Diversity Corps Security’s “Corps Together” campaign is improving equality, diversity and inclusion engagement across the organisation. The programme, which began over a year ago with the internal recruitment of volunteers who are referred to as ‘guardians’, to take personal responsibility for the six protected characteristics of age, sex, religion, disability, gender…

17.11.2021, 11:24 Helping Reskill the Low Paid in London ABM has pledged £192,000 of unspent Apprenticeship Levy funding as part of a new initiative with the London Progression Collaboration (LPC) to support small and medium sized businesses and social enterprises with low paid workers.   LPC, an innovative project that supports Londoners with starting high…

16.11.2021, 01:26 Leveraging Brand Values to Deepen Customer Loyalty Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute has entered into a strategic partnership with Vrity, a data company dedicated to helping brands measure the financial impact of their corporate and social values on customers. The partnership will enhance the leadership consultancy’s “Truly Human Loyalty” customer loyalty consulting practice by…

15.11.2021, 10:07 Takeaways from COP26 for Smaller UK Contractors The Contractor Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS) comments on how COP26 and legislation announced by the UK government in anticipation of the agreement will impact on SMEs operating in the construction sector. There is a lot of good work already underway to tackle climate change…

05.11.2021, 13:00 Sodexo Recognised for LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion For a second consecutive year Sodexo has achieved Advocate status in the Workplace Pride Global Benchmark which measures LGBTIQ+ inclusivity among top employers. The benchmark consists of a detailed review and analysis of eight categories that show progress on LGBTIQ+ inclusion within the workplace: Policy & Communication, Employee…

Johnson Controls has been named as an inaugural recipient of the Terra Carta Seal from HRH The Prince of Wales in recognition of its commitment to creating a sustainable future. The inaugural Terra Carta Seal award recognises global corporations that are demonstrating their commitment to, and momentum towards, the creation of genuinely sustainable markets. It…

01.11.2021, 13:50 Why Defra’s Organic Oversight Risks Backfiring Roger Kerr, chief executive of UK community interest company Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G) comments on a damning new report from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Parliamentary Select Committee into the UK’s lack of strategic vision in implementing its ‘flagship’ land management policy for the agricultural…

21.10.2021, 19:48 Schools Achieve European GRESB Benchmark Rankings Two UK schools managed under a PFI contract by BAM FM have been assessed and ranked against the global GRESB Environmental, Social and Governance benchmark for real estate.   The schools in Somerset and West Dunbartonshire achieved fourth and seventh place respectively in the annual GRESB Infrastructure Asset Assessment…

19.10.2021, 09:51 Transport & Logistics Businesswoman of the Year Rachel Houghton, managing director at Business Moves Group (BMG), has been named ‘Transport & Logistics Businesswoman of the Year’ at the inaugural Great British Businesswomen awards.   The awards showcase role models, advocates and mentors; as well as inspirational women who are leading businesses or ‘ascending…

14.10.2021, 15:44 Venue Operator Launches New CSR Platforms Stadium and convention center operator ASM Global has launched ASM Global Acts, the ASM Global Acts Foundation, and a scholarship program to support its commitment to corporate social responsibility, and community and environmental initiatives around the world. The group is also supporting philanthropic and community-based endeavors guided by…

RoSPA and L’Oréal are reporting a ‘phenomenal’ response to their Leading Safely for Women programme which launched earlier in the year as part of a wider [email protected]@Home partnership. The programme aims to develop the abilities of women with an entrepreneurial spirit in health and safety, enhancing their visibility in the sector and working towards creating…

30.09.2021, 09:44 Changing European Supply Chains for the Better A new initiative led by Social Enterprise UK with backing from Compass Group, SAP and Zurich Insurance Group, is encouraging corporate buyers across Europoe to open up their supply chains to social enterprises. Like traditional businesses, social enterprises aim to make a profit but do so…

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…

28.09.2021, 13:21 Mitie Welcomes Technical Apprentices Mitie has surpassed a target of recruiting 50 new technical apprentices in 2021 with the addition of a new intake of 41 apprentices to its Technical Services Apprenticeship Programme. The programme is offered by Mitie’s Technical Services Academy which offers development opportunities, including formal training and mentorship, to help colleagues…

15.09.2021, 12:12 EMCOR Announces Senior UK Appointments EMCOR UK has appointed Marcia Ore as Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Cheryl McCall to the role of Chief Financial Officer.   Ore was previously with the police service for over three decades in a variety of posts challenging barriers to equality, diversity and inclusion. These…

24.08.2021, 16:46 Sodexo Announces Senior Corporate Services Appointments Sodexo has made three appointments to its Corporate Services leadership team in the United Kingdom and Ireland as it strengthens its Vital Spaces workplace services proposition. Paula Stevenson has been appointed managing director, with Libby Escolme joining as marketing director and brand head, and Harpreet Cheema becomings Head of…

13.08.2021, 14:11 Managing Blended Workforces for Effective Facility Management Samir Gulati, chief product officer at ServicePower, explains how digital service management platforms are helping the FM sector implement hybrid working post-Covid-19. As employees return to the workplace, facility and buildings managers across the world must prepare for an influx of activity and ensure their building…

11.08.2021, 15:15 Veolia Urging Mums to Consider a Career in Driving As the United Kingdom experiences a national shortage of HGV drivers, Veolia is calling on mums to get behind the wheel.   Businesses across the country are experiencing a drop in trained HGV drivers due to a combination of factors from Brexit, Covid-19 and…

19.07.2021, 19:22 Appointment of Social Impact Director UK hard FM services provider Pareto FM has recruited Emma Wilson to the new post of Social Impact Director.   Wilson’s role will focus on developing Pareto’s sustainability initiatives, growing their community based projects and creating opportunities for Pareto team members to broaden their involvement in community based…

05.07.2021, 14:31 One of The Best Companies for Multicultural Women Aramark has been named one of the 2021 Best Companies for Multicultural Women by Seramount. Since 2003, Seramount’s Best Companies for Multicultural Women award has tracked corporations’ progress in creating cultures that encourage multicultural women to join and rise through the ranks – with its…

05.07.2021, 13:58 From Farm to Fork Sodexo has committed to the EU Code of Conduct for Responsible Food Business and Marketing Practices, one of the first deliverables of the European Commission’s “Farm to Fork Strategy” for a sustainable food system. The Code sets out voluntary actions that can be implemented by actors engaged in activities which arise…

23.06.2021, 09:51 Celebrating Extraordinary Female Engineering Talent On International Women in Engineering Day 2021 water safety specialist WCS Group shines a light on two of its talented engineers, Holly Waterman and Mónica Rodrigues. International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) is an awareness campaign which raises the profile of women in engineering and focuses attention on the…

21.06.2021, 12:56 With LGBT Pride Week celebrations underway in the United Kingdom, Securitas is launching its LGBTQ+ staff network, [email protected] – a first for the security industry. What is [email protected]? “The purpose of [email protected] is to work in partnership with managers and colleagues from across the business to create an inclusive and diverse working environment…

21.06.2021, 08:09 What you Need to Know About the Environment Bill Gareth Rondel, Sustainability Lead at the Contractor Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS), explains why the UK’s proposed Environment Bill will impact environmental governance of the built environment sector.   After several Covid-related setbacks, the Environment Bill, which provides a post-Brexit framework for environmental…

UniFirst has announced the release of its 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report. Available in print and online, the comprehensive document outlines the company’s ongoing social responsibility efforts in the areas of sustainability, diversity and employee initiatives, community, safety, product and service innovation, ethical governance, and financial transparency. Each topic is broken down in detail…

17.06.2021, 12:46 Sodexo Signs L’Autre Cercle LGBT+ Commitment Charter Sodexo has become the latest signatory to the Commitment Charter from L’Autre Cercle, France’s leading advocacy organisation for the inclusion of LGBT+ people at work. Launched in 1997, L’Autre Cercle aims to promote employee development policies that respect people in all their diversity, regardless of their sexual orientation…

15.06.2021, 07:27 Future Defence Infrastructure Services Programme Contract Mitie has won a new seven-year contract to deliver maintenance services on the UK’s Future Defence Infrastructure Services (FDIS) programme for sites across Scotland and Northern Ireland. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), which has made the award, has the option to extend the contract for a further…

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…

24.05.2021, 12:50 Is Mentoring Key to Real Gender Parity in CRE? Lauren Hetherington, Associate Director for Healthcare Capital Markets at ‎JLL, explains how mentoring schemes can help bridge a widely reported gender disparity within the corporate real estate sector.   In commercial real estate, we’re still suffering from a huge gender divide that seems to…

18.05.2021, 01:04 The Queen’s Green Canopy Rentokil Initial has become a founding platinum supporter of The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC), a unique tree planting initiative created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022   Plant a Tree for the Jubilee His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, the QGC’s Patron, has planted a tree to launch The…

13.05.2021, 12:34 A New Vision for the Post-pandemic Environment EMCOR UK has set out a new ‘Vision 10’ framework to help leaders reassess and reinvent effective, people-centric and sustainable workplace strategies and cultures. Introduced in response to challenges and opportunities created by the Covid-19 pandemic, Vision 10 is designed as a catalyst to determine how…

11.05.2021, 12:49 Compass Commits to Net Zero by 2030 Compass Group UK&I has announced its commitment to reach Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions across its own operations and value chain by 2030. The move aligns the group’s climate ambitions with a prior commitment to develop science-based targets to limit global temperature rises to 1.5°C above…

06.05.2021, 17:33 Unlocking Women’s Potential to Lead Safely In a bid to support what they consider to be an underrepresented group in Health & Safety, RoSPA and L’Oréal have partnered for the launch of a dedicated Leading Safely for Women training programme. Part of a broader [email protected]@Home collaboration, the training will develop the abilities of…

30.04.2021, 11:29 Creating a More Inclusive and Sustainable Future Centrica has launched a new People & Planet plan underpinned by the refreshed purpose, ‘to help our customers live sustainably, simply and affordably’. Centrica is announcing five goals where the company is well-placed to play its part in creating a more inclusive and sustainable future that…

Mitie is supporting the ‘Mow May’ campaign which encourages businesses and members of the public to pause some of their mowing and weeding. With the UK officially entering spring and flowers beginning to bloom, many people are getting their gardening gloves ready. Research suggests, however, that reducing gardening activities allows plants to produce up to…

23.04.2021, 14:07 Regeneration Rising: Sustainable Futures New research from Wunderman Thompson suggest people have an appetite to change how they live, learn, work and do business but are looking to businesses to lead the way post-pandemic. As we enter an exciting new era of unparalleled opportunities cultural change is now possible, with people willing to…

14.04.2021, 10:21 Mace Announces Senior Appointments Mace has announced the appointment of Hannah Vickers as Chief of Staff, and also appointed Andrew Smart as Head of FM Consultancy within its facilities management business, Operate. The Chief of Staff position is a new role for Mace and will directly support Group CEO Mark Reynolds and the…

29.03.2021, 18:37 ISS North America and Genesys Works in Talent Partnership ISS Group Chief Commercial Officer and Americas Region CEO Dan Ryan has joined the board of Genesys Works, a social enterprise that provides students from underserved communities life-changing opportunities through corporate internships. The Genesys Works program empowers high school students through skills training, meaningful…

26.03.2021, 13:41 Following Ethical Best Practices in Procurement Atalian Servest has partnered with Alcumus, a provider of supply chain and EHSQ+ risk management solutions in the UK, to prequalify contractors. Jack Holmes, Procurement Director UK & Ireland, Atalian Servest explains: “We are committed to ethical best practices and sustainable business growth. “To provide the highest…

24.03.2021, 14:09 Making a Career of Construction Rachael Groves, a newly appointed contracts manager with UK metal fabricator Ambar Kelly, explains why she loves her career in construction. When it comes to careers, construction offers diversity as well as endless opportunities for development. For Rachael Groves, the opportunity to indulge a predilection for the “outdoorsy” and…

22.03.2021, 13:45 Sustainable Future for Buckinghamshire Buckinghamshire Council’s recycling and waste contractor, Veolia is introducing improvements at the London Road East Depot in Amersham to help create a more sustainable waste contract. The first improvement is the installation of 136 energy efficient solar panels to the roof of a vehicle workshop on site. The panels…

The Miller Hull Partnership, LLP, an internationally recognized architecture and planning firm, recently marked the groundbreaking of the new United States Consulate General in Casablanca, Morocco. The new U.S. Consulate General will be in Casa Anfa, a redevelopment of the 865-acre former Anfa airport site. Casa Anfa is located 7 kilometers southwest of the historic…

16.03.2021, 16:56 ISS North America Launches Diversity and Inclusion Strategy ISS North America has unveiled a comprehensive strategy for better workplace inclusivity in the United States, following an extensive review by Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Eric Stallworth, who joined the group in March 2020.   Takeaways from the “ISS 2021 D&I Strategy” document,…

09.03.2021, 15:34 NVM Announces £18m Pareto MBO NVM Private Equity (NVM) has completed an £18 million management buy-out of UK facilities management business, Pareto FM. Funds from the deal will be used to buy out two founder shareholders and invest in technology to support the firm’s continued growth. Oxfordshire-based Pareto FM has built a strong…

08.03.2021, 15:19 Women in Construction Week FIS, the representative body for the UK’s finishes and interiors sector, has launched a Fairness, Inclusivity and Respect (FIR) Toolkit as its membership marks Women in Construction Week and International Women’s Day 2021. The new Toolkit draws together a wide variety of tools and training available from across the…

08.03.2021, 10:31 Why we Choose to Challenge Women from across the built environment sector are calling for a greater focus on investment in, and the development of, female role models on International Women’s Day 2021. Challenging current career opportunities and perceptions in a traditionally male-dominated sector, those in senior roles believe much greater success can…

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.…

10.02.2021, 02:32 Cushman & Wakefield Strengthens North California Capital Markets Group Cushman & Wakefield has appointed veteran investment sales professional Rick Ryan as an executive director of its Northern California Capital Markets Group. Ryan will focus primarily on the disposition and acquisition of properties located in Sacramento and the Northern California and Western United States,…

09.02.2021, 06:12 Wishing is Not Enough Leading safety and health professionals across the world have joined together to form 1WISH, the Global Coalition of Women in Safety and Health. Established to support better communication about the role and inclusion of women and other minority groups within the health and safety industry, the coalition is supported…

04.02.2021, 15:02 Reducing Our Impact on the Planet Aramark has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 15 per cent from 2019 levels by the end of 2025. The company’s latest announcement extends commitments contained in the Be Well. Do Well sustainability initiative unveiled last year by further reducing the group’s carbon footprint. Despite challenges associated…

02.02.2021, 10:44 Germany’s Top Employer STRABAG Property and Facility Services STRABAG PFS) has received recognition as a “Top Employer Germany” for a third consecutive year. The Top Employers Programme is awarded by the Top Employers Institute and certifies organisations based on the participation and results of a specific HR Best Practices Survey. This survey covers…

27.01.2021, 19:42 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index 2021 Ecolab have been included in Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index for a second consecutive year. The company was one of 380 from 11 different business sectors to be named in this year’s Gender Equality Index (GEI) which tracks the financial performance of public companies that support gender equality through policy development,…

INvolve, the global network and consultancy championing diversity and inclusion in business, has named Jonathan Foot, Compass Group Head of Apprenticeships and managing director Robin Mills in its annual lists. The lists celebrate individuals across the globe who are driving change for inclusion in the workplace and beyond. It includes business leaders and allies who…

14.01.2021, 22:06 Celebrating Diverse Culinary Talent Aramark’s new Chef Spotlight program will celebrate the diverse talent of chefs who make an impact on the organization and its guests. Tastemakers will be honored by having their recipes, and the stories that inspired them, shared in locations Aramark serves. Heidi Hogan, who leads Aramark’s Culinary Development Team,…

18.12.2020, 00:20 Ecolab Named to CDP A Lists The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) has added Ecolab to its A List for Climate, as well as Water Security. The double A listing recognizes the company’s environmental leadership, transparency and determination to take action. Ecolab is one of 64 companies to earn this distinction out of than…

Pareto FM has been named on the 2020 Sunday Times Fast Track 100 list. The 24th Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 league table ranking Britain’s private companies with the fastest growth was published this weekend. 19 companies headquartered in the southeast of England won places on the table, including 11 new entrants. On the…

04.12.2020, 12:39 Supporting Workplace Inclusion Derwent fm has been ranked 40th in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List of organisations that promote inclusive workplace practices. Now in its fifth year, the list has become the leading cross industry index harnessing best practice and innovation to drive inclusion for all. Announced through a virtual event,…

23.11.2020, 21:17 Inauguration of New RICS President Kathleen Fontana, managing director of Mitie’s Critical Infrastructure and Projects division, has been inaugurated as President of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors for 2020-1. The inauguration on Friday followed the professional association’s AGM which was chaired by Tim Neal, outgoing RICS President. Fontana has held senior roles…

20.11.2020, 10:16 Supporting Children’s Welfare Compass Group has announced a partnership with From Babies with Love which funds care of orphaned and abandoned children, as the UN celebrates World Children’s Day 2020. From Babies with Love is a pioneering social enterprise organisation that sells beautiful, ethical baby gifts and clothes, with all profits going to…

18.11.2020, 12:33 Comment on the UK Prime Minister’s New Ten Point Plan Gavin Graveson, Executive Vice President of Veolia UK and Ireland, comments on the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom’s “Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution for 250,000 jobs”. Today, the Prime Minister published a 10 point plan for jobs creation during the new…

11.11.2020, 20:36 Helping Returning Veterans Find New Careers A partnership between Aramark and nonprofit veterans’ organization American Corporate Partners (ACP) aims to bolster recruitment of former U.S. armed forces personnel. ACP helps returning veterans and active duty spouses with the transition to their post-military careers by providing one-on-one mentoring, networking and online career advice.  Chairman…