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• Siemens to deploy energy saving technology at 60 government buildings in UAE

  19-11-2024 13:00 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has agreed a decarbonisation programme with Siemens Smart Infrastructure which will see 60 government buildings retrofitted with technology focused on energy efficiency and user comfort.
  It forms part of the UAE’s strategy to achieve its net zero 2050 targets and is intended to save up to 27 per cent baseline energy and water consumption annually. The energy saving goal is equivalent to a CO2 reduction of 15,400 me
  
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• Runaway escalators are the standards sufficient?

  19-11-2024 11:23 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Eur Ing Prof David Cooper MBE, CIBSE Vice President and CEO of independent lift and escalator consulting engineers LECS UK, looks at the causes of runaway escalators and questions whether current standards are sufficient
  A runaway situation can occur when the escalator is running in ascent and descent modes, ultimately causing the escalator to roll backwards uncontrollably. In the up direction, this is known as a runback or unintended reversal; in down mode, it’s an uncontrolled descent st
  
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• Global leader in Earth Day advocacy launches campaign to prepare the workforce for the expanding green economy

  19-11-2024 11:03 via fmj.co.uk
  
  EARTHDAY.ORG the global leader in Earth Day advocacy, observed by over one billion people each April 22, is launching a new campaign inviting business leaders worldwide to champion climate education in schools, colleges, and vocational training programs across the globe.
  Companies such as UPS, Microsoft, LinkedIn, and AXA Insurance have already pledged their support, and all global business leaders are being invited to join the initiative.
  Said Brad Smith, President of Microsoft “Solving t
  
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• Essity appoints Commercial Director for Professional Hygiene division

  19-11-2024 10:06 via cleaningmag.com
  
  Essity has appointed Olivia Slater as the new Commercial Director for its Professional Hygiene business unit in the UK and Republic of Ireland (ROI). Olivia will spearhead the Professional Hygiene sales team and oversee all commercial decisions for the division across the regions.
  
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• Wagstaff Interiors Celebrates Successful Charity Night

  19-11-2024 10:00 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Wagstaff Interior’s welcomed back the architecture and design community for their annual Charity Night – this year with a difference. The seller of commercial furniture bet on black for a change this year, with a Casino Night to raise funds for Waste to Wonder and the Global Orphan Empowerment Academy’s Sustainability Cookery School in Gambia. The event, held at Wagstaff’s London Showroom, Brewhouse Yard in Clerkenwell, welcomed guests to an evening of casino games, excit
  
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• Mitie’s commitment to developing emerging talent recognised with Silver membership of The 5% Club

  19-11-2024 10:00 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Mitie has been awarded Silver status within The 5% Club in recognition of its progress towards achieving 5% of its workforce in earn and learn positions. This includes apprentices, graduates on training schemes, sponsored students and interns. The 5% Club collectively supports 1.9 million employees, with more than 108,000 individuals participating in earn and learn schemes, which enable people from all backgrounds to train and reskill.
  Mitie has invested £15.2 million in apprenticeships si
  
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• CIEH calls for support for new All-Party Parliamentary Group on Environmental Health

  19-11-2024 08:56 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) is calling for support in its efforts to see the creation of a new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Environmental Health.
  It marks the beginning of UK Parliament Week, which aims to inspire people to get involved in democracy and learn about the UK Parliament. As it stands, over 100 APPGs exist covering a vast range of topics and they are a way for MPs and members of the House of Lords from all parties to work together on issues of co
  
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• Sustainable cleaning - going the natural route

  19-11-2024 01:00
  What are the pros and cons of using so-called “natural” materials in cleaning and hygiene products? Ann Laffeaty asks industry players their opinions.THERE HAS BEEN AN increasing trend for manufacturers to incorporate products such as wheat straw, bamboo and sugar cane into their products for environmental reasons. But are such moves truly sustainable? What impact do these products have on performance - and what exactly is a “natural” product anyway?Ecolab integrates natu
  
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