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Four important lessons on the road to decarbonisation

Accelerating decarbonisation plans was the hot topic when representatives from the public and private sectors met with sustainability experts at our breakfast briefing.

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Four ways to avoid the ‘brick wall’ of 2030

A brick wall. Which is getting bigger. And we’re hurtling towards it with a real risk of disaster. That’s how leading proptech influencer, Antony Slumbers, describes the 2030 deadline, when UK carbon emissions must have reduced by 45% in line with the Paris Agreement.

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For the longhaul: the first class route to decarbonisation

Your decarbonisation strategy needs to stand the test of time. Learn how data and a live view of energy use can help you stay ahead.

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Is there really a bump in the road on the switch to EV?

Has the recent dip in UK electric vehicle sales put the brakes on the transition to EV? There was surprise in many quarters when the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) announced registrations of new electric cars dropped from 16.2% in March 2023 to 15.2% in March this year.

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Mitie releases e-book to tackle biggest challenges to reach net zero

Mitie’s latest e-book explores the most common challenges faced by organisations looking to reach net zero and offers solutions on how to tackle them effectively. With the race to net zero well underway, avoiding these common pitfalls is key to implementing successful, speedy and cost-effective decarbonisation plans. Mitie’s own net zero roadmap will see the business decarbonise all 70+ sites, and with just eight to go, it will have an entirely net zero estate by its 2025 deadline.

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Do you know what to look for in the ideal decarbonisation partner?

Learn how to prepare your organisation for an end-to-end net zero partnership – and what to look for in the ideal strategic relationship.

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Taking the heat out of the net zero challenge

Mitie’s Net Zero Navigator 2025 has revealed much more than five key trends that will shape decarbonisation in the year ahead. Our accompanying survey of 100 sustainability decision makers illustrates the concerns and challenges of those on the path to net zero – together with an apparent dichotomy in the data… 84% of respondents claim they are confident they can align with the UK Government’s commitment to decarbonise by 68% compared to 1990 levels by 2030. Yet 78% say they face difficulty securing capital to fund large transformation projects required to reach net zero. What’s really going on?

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Mitie lays-out roadmap for a net zero carbon estate by 2025

Mitie has announced its roadmap to decarbonise all its sites across the UK, committing to achieve its first four net zero sites this year. An additional 14 sites are planned to be decarbonised every year until 2025, when Mitie will have an entirely net zero estate. Mitie has also committed to energy optimisations equivalent to saving 26 tonnes of CO2 a year and investing in energy efficiency measures such as LED lighting, insulation and upgrading old equipment.

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What is the future of workplace design?

By paying attention to when and how employees use their workspaces, companies are creating spaces that function better for their users and maximise efficiency. Here we look at the current state of play in workplace design and the key issues that are likely to influence office layouts in the future.

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The Science of Service Podcast: We can be net zero heroes

For the second episode we jump straight in at the deep end to discover how technology is supporting Mitie clients on the path to decarbonisation.