Cleaning Industry news

• APPG report on Covid-19 pandemic calls for the introduction of cleaning standards

  01-12-2022 14:13 via fmj.co.uk
  A new report by MPs into the role of cleaning and hygiene during the Covid-19 pandemic has called for the introduction of minimum standards for hand and other hygiene infrastructure and cleaning of venues to help make sure the nation is better prepared for any future public health emergency.
  Following a wide-ranging and detailed inquiry, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Cleaning and Hygiene Industry has today (1 December), published its report ‘Embedding Effective Hygiene f
  
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• office sector warned it must make major changes to achieve net zero goals

  01-12-2022 13:23 via fmj.co.uk
  A new report produced by University College London for the British Council for Offices calls for greater collaboration and data-sharing between office building owners and occupiers if they are to reach net zero targets.
  ‘Delivering Net Zero Carbon in the Workplace‘ identifies the barriers that businesses are facing as they strive to drastically reduce their workplace carbon footprint.
  The report, informed by over 100 office occupiers and building professionals, outlines the measures
  
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• Three stages to ensure your energy security

  01-12-2022 12:53 via fmj.co.uk
  By Mike Sewell, Plan Zero Director, Mitie
  With the UK’s COP presidency handed over to Egypt and Britain’s record autumn temperatures make way for winter, the debate over energy security is heating up at home.
  At an international level, COP27 wrestled with the debate about how decarbonising national energy mixes can come into direct conflict with short-term energy security to keep the lights on.
  But climate security and energy security are inextricably linked and organisations across
  
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• MPs’ report on Covid-19 pandemic calls for the introduction of cleaning standards

  01-12-2022 12:42 via chtmag.com
  A new report by MPs into the role of cleaning and hygiene during the Covid-19 pandemic has called for the introduction of minimum standards for hand and other hygiene infrastructure and cleaning of venues to help make sure the nation is better prepared for any future public health emergency.
  The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Cleaning and Hygiene Industry will today (1 December) publish the highly significant report with 11 recommendations for Government, regulators and t
  
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• Rawlins’ Kaivac AutoVac Stretch awarded Green Seal’s Certification of Environmental Innovation

  01-12-2022 12:24 via chtmag.com
  Rawlins’ Kaivac’s AutoVac Stretch hard floorcare machine has earned Green Seal’s Certification of Environmental Innovation. The certification has been awarded based on reduced environmental toxicity, waste minimisation, use of verified environmentally preferable products, and conservation of energy and water. To earn this four-year certification, Kaivac’s AutoVac Stretch met a rigorous standard for transformative product innovation.
  Rawlins Managing Director Werner du Ple
  
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• Bennett Hay expands operations team

  01-12-2022 11:48 via fmj.co.uk
  Hospitality service provider, Bennett Hay, has expanded its operations team as the company gears up for new client wins and adapts to the new dynamics and demands of the workplace experience.
  Kirsty Sosa and Christian Goodfellow join the organisation as Operations Managers and will work alongside Pedro Ferreira who was promoted to the team having previously worked as a General Manager at one of the leading global business publications. They take up their roles as workplace cultures are redefined
  
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• Over half of UK hybrid workers are concerned about indoor air quality

  01-12-2022 11:16 via fmj.co.uk
  New research from smart building technology firm, Infogrid, has found over half of hybrid employees in the UK are worried about how healthy their work environments are, with 53 per cent saying they’re concerned poor air quality and ventilation will impact their general health, rising to 70 per cent amongst London-based hybrid workers.
  The survey of 2,000 UK hybrid workers by OnePoll, on behalf of Infogrid, finds that hybrid workers are facing a Catch-22 moment as we enter the colder months
  
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• Principle supporting the Armed Forces

  01-12-2022 10:23 via fmj.co.uk
  Principle Cleaning Services has signed up to the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant, a written, publicised, voluntary pledge to support those who have served in returning to civilian life and work.
  The company, which has received the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Bronze award, will continue to grow the number of ex-forces personnel it employs and will offer an additional route of employment for those leaving service through its affiliation with the Career Transitional Partnership (CTP).
  
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• ESS in Hertfordshire Constabulary win

  01-12-2022 10:01 via fmj.co.uk
  The Energy, Government and Infrastructure sector of ESS, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has been awarded the Hertfordshire Constabulary catering and hospitality services contract.
  The five-year deal will see ESS delivering catering and hospitality services for officers and staff at the force’s headquarters in Welwyn Garden City. The restaurant serving breakfast and lunch will be complemented by a micro-market offering hot and cold grab and go food and refreshments 24/7. ESS will a
  
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• EMCOR UK partners with Social Value Portal to measure impact

  01-12-2022 09:42 via fmj.co.uk
  EMCOR UK has partnered with Social Value Portal, a social impact company, to measure, manage and report on its social value impact.
  Social value is measured by how it is being delivered across projects, assets, locations and suppliers and assesses the positive impact on communities. Proxy financial values are attributed for key social value activities which quantify in monetary value the amount of social value companies are delivering.
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  Social Value Portal has developed the&nb
  
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• Energy crisis: the TSA asks you to be part of the laundry lobby

  01-12-2022 08:30 via cleaningmag.com
  The TSA is asking laundries to support lobbying by writing to their MPs.
  
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