Cleaning Industry news

• Hive Cleaning’s tree planting project takes root in Devon

  07-03-2023 15:12 via chtmag.com
  
  Hive Cleaning has acquired a parcel of meadow land, which it will begin returning back to traditional broadleaf forest over the next 15 years and have renamed it Hive Wood.
  The groundbreaking reforestation and rewilding programme of Rosedown Meadow in Devon, starts in March 2023, supported by a local woodland management company.
  The primary goals are to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, improve the natural beauty of the surrounding area, enhance biodiversity, and restore habitat.
  The tr
  
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• BICSc officially launches its audit app

  07-03-2023 14:31 via chtmag.com
  
  The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) has announced the official launch of its pioneering audit app set to revolutionise the professional cleaning sector.
  The institute revealed the ground-breaking BICSc Cleaning & Hygiene Audit App is now live and available for the first time to the public, following months of development and rigorous testing, with the official unveiling of the app taking place at the Cleaning Show in London in March.
  In addition to a cleaning inspection, the st
  
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• Principle names Tom Lloyd as its new CEO

  07-03-2023 14:09 via chtmag.com
  
  (l-r) Tom Lloyd and Peter Smith
  Principle Cleaning Services has appointed Tom Lloyd as its new CEO.
  Lloyd who will assume the role from April 2023, has over 20 years’ experience in the industry. He joined the company in 2015 and previously held positions as operations director and deputy CEO at the London-based contract cleaning specialist. He succeeds Peter Smith, who is stepping back but will still be active in the business.
  Lloyd will lead Principle in delivering its medium-term strateg
  
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• International Workplace and DPD shortlisted for SHE Awards

  07-03-2023 13:57 via fmj.co.uk
  
  International Workplace and DPD are delighted to announce they have been shortlisted for the prestigious SHE Awards, in the category of the Safer Logistics Award.
  The award recognises the most impressive achievements in a safety campaign or project throughout the industry over the past 12 months, honouring the key individuals and teams involved, and the shortlisting is the culmination of a project in which 1,100 members of DPD’s management team underwent an intensive training programme in
  
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• Energy futures

  07-03-2023 12:54 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Technologies which enable business-generated power can reduce costs, lower emissions and increase energy security, says Anthony Ainsworth, Chief Operating Officer at npower Business SolutionsFor more than a year, the UK energy market has experienced a period of unprecedented volatility, with resulting high wholesale prices impacting all businesses. While policymakers have put short-term plans in place to offer some relief from rising energy prices – including the Energy Bill Relief Scheme
  
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• Apleona and CTS announce first significant business win

  07-03-2023 12:39 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Facilities management specialists, Apleona UK, has secured a cleaning and associated services contract with a prestigious UK legal firm.
  The contract award is the first significant business synergy between Apleona UK and the law firm’s FM partner, Combined Technical Solutions (CTS), who were acquired by Apleona in October of last year.
  The deal, which went live on 1 March following a two-week mobilisation period, covers 21 sites spanning the UK. Apleona has embedded its sustainability and
  
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• Amey hits key milestone on journey to net zero

  07-03-2023 12:12 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Infrastructure services and engineering company, Amey, has gained verification of its carbon footprint from 2019 to 2021 with the British Standards Institution (BSI).
  Achieving verification with the globally recognised ISO 14064-1 (quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals), is an important step for Amey in its sustainability and Social Value strategy – Bolder Steps Together.
  Amey has secured external confirmation that its reported footprint is complete, consist
  
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• Principle appoints new CEO

  07-03-2023 11:24 via fmj.co.uk
  
  (l-r) Tom Lloyd and Peter Smith
  Tom Lloyd has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer at Principle Cleaning Services.
  Lloyd, who will assume the role from April 2023, has over 20 years’ experience in the industry. He joined the company in 2015 and previously held positions as Operations Director and Deputy CEO at the London-based contract cleaning specialist.
  Lloyd will lead Principle in delivering its medium-term strategy as it continues to grow organically. The company wil
  
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• Down the drain, how FMs are managing a crucial part of their building and maintenance services

  07-03-2023 11:04 via fmj.co.uk
  
  With the current economic crisis resulting in higher prices and more of a squeeze on resources, FMs need to ensure that they have robust building and maintenance services in place to control costs and reduce the need for emergency repairs. When it comes to drainage and plumbing there are also the challenges of dealing with extreme weather, from droughts to flooding, the need to meet stringent regulations and to avoid causing environmental damage.
  UK drainage specialist, Metro Rod, has launched a
  
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• Sodexo campaigns for employers to hire ex-offenders

  07-03-2023 10:56 via fmj.co.uk
  
  New research reveals how recruitment challenges are encouraging employers to consider ex-offenders.
  The findings mark the launch of Sodexo’s new campaign, ‘Starting Fresh’, which will encourage, and provide guidance to businesses on proactively hiring ex-offenders.
  One in three (30 per cent) UK businesses in the private sector do not currently employ any ex-offenders, despite the majority (62 per cent) saying they are struggling to fill positions. Forty-three per cent report fi
  
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• BICSc announces launch of audit app

  07-03-2023 10:46 via cleaningmag.com
  
  The British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) has announced the official launch of its audit app, which it believes will revolutionise the professional cleaning sector.
  
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• ‘Hotel-style’ amenities are changing the shape of the office and FM teams have to be aware

  07-03-2023 09:46 via fmj.co.uk
  
  By James Massey, Managing Director of Facilities Management, MRI Software
  There is no question that hybrid working is here to stay, but flexible work alone doesn’t guarantee that people will come into the office. And attracting people – especially younger employees – back into the office remains critical. After all, it is where face-to-face collaboration, information-sharing, learning, mentoring and the development of the right company culture flourish.
  Companies are looking to
  
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