Cleaning Industry news

• Strong track record of delivery continues at Mitie

  15-04-2024 14:27 via fmj.co.uk
  
  In its latest trading update for the year ended 31 March 2024, Mitie says its strong track record of delivery continues, with all medium-term targets met or significantly exceeded in FY24, the final year of its Three-Year Plan.
  The FM outsourcer reports Q4 FY24 revenue of c.£1,240m increased by c.10% yoy (Q4 FY23: £1,127m), against a strong prior year comparative for projects work. Revenue has exceeded £1bn in each quarter of FY24, and has grown sequentially quarter-on-quarter.
  
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• Last call for the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards

  15-04-2024 12:31 via chtmag.com
  
  Cleaning and hygiene service providers, manufacturers and distributors across Europe have just a few weeks left to submit their entries for the 2024 European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards, which recognise excellence and celebrate success in the professional cleaning industry.
  The awards, which are the only pan-European awards for the sector, will close to nominations from businesses and individuals on 30 April 2024.
  Following the deadline, the judges will start the difficult process of creating
  
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• Acclaro Advisory and Datore partner for third stage of SFMI Scope 3 emissions project

  15-04-2024 12:18 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Datore has been appointed by Acclaro Advisory to provide essential analytics services for the Scope 3 Emissions Framework Programme, spearheaded by the Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI).
  SFMI’s Framework for Scope 3 Emissions has been designed to empower FM providers, corporate in-house FM teams, and building owners in accurately measuring and reducing their carbon footprint. This initiative is crucial, considering the substantial impact of the built environment on the UK&rsqu
  
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• ESOS explained

  15-04-2024 11:24 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Companies need to prepare now for two Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme deadlines this year. Matt Chadbourn, Synergie Environ says by focusing on their energy auditing strategies to avoid costly and time-consuming revisions later
  The first deadline for phase three of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) may have been extended from December last year to June 2024 but this time should be used wisely to meet significant new demands for businesses, including a much greater level of reporting
  
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• BSI revises guidance to enhance sustainability in events industry

  15-04-2024 11:08 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Updated guidance has been published by national standards body, BSI, to help the events industry to embed sustainable practices and address emerging challenges across climate change, supply chain and social impact.
  The new guidance has been published more than a decade after the original framework was released ahead of its use for the London Olympics and Paralympics in 2012.
  ‘Event sustainability management systems – Requirements with guidance for use (BS ISO 20121:2024)’ provi
  
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• Bellrock launches Management and Leadership programme

  15-04-2024 10:26 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Bellrock has partnered with the University of Huddersfield to launch a bespoke in-house management and leadership development programme.
  A first for the technology enabled workplace solutions business, Bellrock launched the course at the end of last year, which aims to encourage first line managers to grow professionally and personally, gaining a Chartered Management Institute Level 5 certificate on completion.
  Sophie Chivers, Head of Organisational Development at Bellrock said: “Line mana
  
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• Enva unveils plans for new Healthcare Risk Waste facility

  15-04-2024 10:02 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Recycling and resource recovery specialist, Enva, has unveiled plans for a new Healthcare Risk Waste facility in Dublin, Ireland. The announcement follows the commencement of the planning process with An Bord Pleanála, an independent body with responsibility for determining applications for major infrastructure and other developments.
  The proposed state of the art facility will provide much needed treatment capacity and flexibility, whilst helping to sustainably manage Ireland’s Hea
  
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• Bidvest Noonan launches Task: A cloud-based operations platform for intelligence-driven services

  15-04-2024 09:37 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Bidvest Noonan a leader in the facilities services sector in the UK and Ireland, announces the introduction of Task, a cutting-edge cloud-based operations platform. Developed for its 27,000-strong workforce, Task was engineered to enhance service processes, employee management, and asset tracking, transforming the way the company operates in the field.
  Task will change the way service teams work, allowing them to leverage real-time data generation and analysis to provide actionable insights for
  
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• New backpack vacuum cleaner launched by Makita

  15-04-2024 09:30 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Makita has brought a new XGT cordless backpack vacuum cleaner that offers a powerful yet ergonomic solution for cleaning personnel to market.
  
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• Solutions to combat poverty risk

  15-04-2024 01:00
  Low-skilled workers in the Dutch cleaning sector are at a higher risk of poverty, explains VSR’s John Griep.A 2021 report by the Social Economic Council (SER) shows low-skilled workers in the Dutch cleaning sector are at greater risk of poverty. The issue occurs in all sectors with relatively more minimum wages, temporary workers and short working weeks.All properties that are characteristic of the Dutch cleaning sector. The increased risk of poverty is a difficult issue for which no singl
  
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