Cleaning Industry news

• Sodexo reduces supply chain GHG emissions

  25-03-2025 14:55 via fmj.co.uk
  
  ​Sodexo UK & Ireland’s latest net zero progress report reveals the positive impact of its award-winning net zero supply chain engagement strategy with a 31.8 per cent reduction in its supply chain GHG emissions against its 2017 baseline.
  The report outlines the significant progress Sodexo has made for the period 1 June 2023 and 31 May 2024 achieving a 23.4 per cent reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions against its 2017 baseline.
  Sodexo continues to foll
  
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• BCIS reveals forecast data for maintenance, cleaning and energy 

  25-03-2025 14:04 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Maintenance costs, as measured by the BCIS All-in Maintenance Cost Indices, are set to rise 17 per cent by 4Q 2029, according to the latest forecast data from the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS).
  Cleaning costs, mainly driven by labour costs, are expected to rise by 27.5 per cent over the forecast period, while BCIS expects energy prices to fall by sixper cent over the same period.
  Repair and maintenance output rose by 8.5 per cent in 2024, outperforming new work output, which was down
  
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• Farewell and welcome as Tarry retires and Williams returns to Northwood

  25-03-2025 12:47 via chtmag.com
  
  Northwood Hygiene Products Ltd – a leading manufacturer and supplier of away-from-home (AfH) professional paper hygiene and wiping products – has announced the retirement of its Sales and Marketing Director and the appointment of a new Commercial Director to drive future business growth.
  Industry stalwart Brian Tarry has retired after a successful 40-year career in the cleaning sector. Tarry, who is well-known and respected by many people in the business, began his career in engineer
  
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• Wages warning

  25-03-2025 11:48 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Stuart Conroy, Commercial Director of Peartree Cleaning Services on how the rise in Employers National Insurance Contributions in April will impact the commercial cleaning industry
  The increase in Employers National Insurance Contributions (ENICs), which are due to come into force in April is a challenge for all employers and will significantly impact those businesses operating within the commercial cleaning sector. Whether small enterprises or large corporations, we are all working out how to
  
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• Amulet remains onboard with c2c

  25-03-2025 11:31 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Local rail operator, Trenitalia c2c, has extended its partnership with Amulet, the security provider that specialises in the rail sector, for another five years – with the option of two more.
  The extension builds on a partnership that both companies have enjoyed for over a decade, with Amulet’s safeguarding expertise forming the foundation of the new contract.
  The partnership began in 2011, managing passenger safety and experience. By 2016, it had expanded to include full security se
  
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• Pareto FM shortlisted as top 8 Socially Responsible Businesses in the UK

  25-03-2025 11:05 via fmj.co.uk
  
  The shortlist for the British Business Awards 2025, in association with NatWest, has been released with Pareto FM announced in the top eight Socially Responsible businesses in the UK.
  Pareto will now go up against; Andron, BSW Timber, Change Waste Recycling, SHS Group, George Leslie, Lactalis UK & Ireland and Carlowrie Castle.
  More than 300 companies entered the British Business Awards, with 143 companies across 18 awards now vying for the top spot at the ceremony in Edinburgh on the 24 Apri
  
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• Director appointments at Grazing

  25-03-2025 10:35 via fmj.co.uk
  
  Grazing, a delivered-in office catering specialist, has appointed two new members to its senior team. Joining the business is Kerri Barrett as Operations Director and Chris Ribaudo as Culinary Director.
  Barrett an experienced operations professional in the food and beverage sector, has worked for BaxterStorey for the last 25 years including the last three years as an Accounts Director. In her new role as Operations Director, she will be responsible for managing Grazing’s extensive portfoli
  
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• Scotland gets a training boost: PPL Training launches new Scottish facility with increased capacity for practical training

  25-03-2025 10:17 via fmj.co.uk
  
  We’re pleased to announce that we now have the keys to our brand-new training facility in Livingston, Scotland. Our full host of courses will be available from June 2025.
  This marks a major milestone in our ongoing growth at PPL Training, and it’s all about making sure we continue to deliver the highest quality training in every location we operate. Great training is about more than just the space – it’s about the people. Our experienced tutors can now go even further wit
  
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• Morag Freathy wins sustainability Business Leader of the Year award

  25-03-2025 09:50 via fmj.co.uk
  
  CEO of Compass Group UK & Ireland’s Business & Industry (B&I) sector, Morag Freathy, has been named Business Leader of the Year at the edie Awards.
  Now in its 18th year, the awards celebrate sustainability leadership across all industries and are organised by edie, the UK’s largest and longest-running sustainable business media brand. Trophies were presented in a ceremony staged at the Intercontinental London O2 hotel.
  Under Freathy’s leadership, Compass Group UK &a
  
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• Hygiene in healthcare - winter woes

  25-03-2025 01:00
  What are the biggest problems that hospitals have to face in winter in terms of cleaning and hygiene? Ann Laffeaty finds out.February and March are challenging months for the European healthcare sector. Winter is when we see greater numbers of cold, flu and norovirus outbreaks in the northern hemisphere. Cold weather also leads to more people congregating inside where they become susceptible to any infection or virus that happens to be going around. Other issues such as staff shortages, new Covi
  
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