Article 10 August 2021 Leading the way in Social Value Our clients are improving their social value activity – with expert help from Mitie. The 2021 Mitie Social Value Report details how the organisation met or exceeded all 13 of its ESG targets for FY20/21 – and we’re committed to helping clients set and achieve targets too. A range of activity that aligns with Mitie’s social value pillars – Environment, People, Responsible Supply Chain, Community and Innovation – is already underway at a number of partner organisations. Employment Through the Government’s Kickstart scheme, which provides funding to employers to create work experience for 16 to 24-year-olds on Universal Credit, five young people recently joined our Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) contract. During a six-month facilities support placement the participants will receive all the help they need to boost their confidence and thrive in the workplace. One participant successfully applied to join the Mitie facilities management apprentice scheme, so Kickstart is clearly having a positive impact. Environment Conserving a rare limpet colony was critical for Mitie’s team in Gibraltar as they repaired rock armour sea defences at the HM Naval Base and the Ministry of Defence Estate on our Permanent Joint Operating Bases contract. As one of only two locations in the world where the rare species of limpets occur, operatives were required to place rocks gently by hand to avoid causing any damage. The local Environment Agency also helped to ensure all possible care was taken to preserve the limpets while shoring up the 1.5km long defences. Innovation Security personnel on Mitie’s Co-op contract have been equipped with SmartTag SmartWater, a hi-tech ‘invisible paint’ spray, to deter violence against shop staff. Co-op is the first retailer to use the spray, which glows brightly under UV light, stays on skin and hair for several weeks and can be used as evidence in court. The forensic tag proved successful in trials in Sheffield and is now being used in around 400 Co-op stores. This innovative solution saw Mitie Security make the shortlist for ‘Best Use of Technology’ at the British Security Industry Association Awards, in May 2021. Read our Social Value Report 2021 > Read next Press Release 3 October 2022 Mitie hits all annual ESG targets putting it on track to meet 2025 goals 2022 ESG report released detailing how Mitie hit all 13 ESG targets for the year, putting Mitie on track to meet its overall 2025 ESG goals Environmental highlights include saving customers 375,000 tonnes of… Read More Press Release 27 September 2022 Broadcaster extends facilities management contract with Mitie The BBC has extended its facilities management contract with Mitie for a further two years 780 colleagues work on the contract, delivering a range of integrated FM services for the broadcaster’s sites including its… Read More Press Release 12 May 2022 Andy Burnham unveils Mitie’s new northern technology hub Mitie has unveiled its new Technical Services Operations Centre (TSOC) in Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester, showcasing its cutting-edge workplace technology Officially opened by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, the TSOC is Mitie’s new Hub… Read More Press Release 28 April 2022 Mitie showcases latest innovation with the launch of its Cleaning and Hygiene Centre of Excellence • Mitie has launched its new Cleaning and Hygiene Centre of Excellence, to showcase the latest innovation in cleaning science and technology• Made up of six Zones, the new Centre in Birmingham demonstrates best… Read More See Resource Archive
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