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First-mover Mitie launches new apprenticeships on AI adoption
Mitie has welcomed the first cohort of apprentices to its new AI skills programme which has been developed by Corndel in partnership with Imperial College London and supported by Microsoft. The apprentices are based across the UK, including Birmingham and Nottingham, and work across Mitie’s areas of expertise from engineering to project management. The 12-month long programme is the first of three new AI programmes and will empower participants to become ‘AI Productivity Champions’ for the business.
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How we’re using AI to drive facilities transformation
As AI plays a growing role in facilities management, we share how Mitie is putting this transformative technology to use – and what that means for our clients. [By Anindya Biswas and Michael Moulsdale]
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Mitie secures contract with Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Mitie Care & Custody has won a new five-year contract to deliver a fully integrated Liaison, Diversion and Healthcare service for Merseyside Police, NHS England and NHS Improvement. Mitie will work with Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust to deliver a range of healthcare services for vulnerable people in custody and court, including forensic procedures and specialist assessments. The service will cover Youth, Magistrates, Crown and Complex Case Courts and over 100 police cells across Merseyside, providing additional support for voluntary attendees and vulnerable people in custody.
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Mitie’s Security Radar reveals key industry challenges
New research from Mitie reveals that almost a quarter (24%) of security decision-makers are unsure how their organisation will be impacted by upcoming legislation, whilst a third (33%) say the limited pool of applicants is a barrier to hiring quality professionals. The research identifies the key challenges and opportunities security leaders are grappling with including technology and AI, attracting and upskilling talent, and evolving legislation. Mitie’s new Security Radar report addresses these challenges and offers insight into building organisational resilience from security experts and industry leaders including the British Transport Police’s Chief Constable, Lucy D’Orsi and counter-terrorism campaigner, Figen Murray OBE.
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Mitie bolsters telecoms capability with the DAEL Telecom acquisition
Mitie to acquire DAEL Ventures UK, including DAEL Telecom, JB Towers and JISTICS, for £15 million. Creating a new Mitie Telecoms division within the Technical Services business, DAEL UK and Mitie will offer an end-to-end service giving Mitie market leading capabilities, from mast design through to the decommissioning of sites.
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Shoppers concerned about Covid safety as they return to the shops
Most Brits are still nervous about heading to the high street, with 73% worried about visiting shops and cafés without visible Covid-19 measures in place. More than half (53%) of adults say they will only go into shops with visible Covid measures in place, such as air ventilation, UV technology and increased cleaning regimes. Consumers will spend around half an hour longer in stores and cafes with measures in place.
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Mitie, Zestec and Merlin Entertainments to deliver solar carport
Custom Solar, part of Mitie, and Zestec have partnered with Merlin Entertainments to deliver a 1.2MW solar carport at LEGOLAND® Windsor, producing over 1.1m kWh of clean power annually and cutting over 190 tonnes of carbon emissions per year. The solar carport now supplies onsite renewable electricity directly to the resort and improves guest experience with shaded parking. The project demonstrates Custom Solar’s ability to deliver large scale, on site renewable infrastructure, reducing grid reliance and supporting lower carbon, more resilient operations in visitor environments.
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Mitie’s ESG status upgraded by Sustainalytics
Mitie has been awarded the best ranking possible, a ‘negligible risk’ score, by leading ESG rating agency, Sustainalytics. With a score of 9.8, Mitie is now ranked in the top 2% of businesses globally and first in the Business Support Services industry. The rating marks the third time in two months that Mitie has been upgraded by an ESG ratings agency.
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Mitie launches ‘Plan Thrive’, pledging to uplift 1 million lives
Mitie commits to uplifting 1 million lives through inclusive employment and helping people build sustainable careers. Create 1,000 high performing places using insight to support local investment and community engagement. Both new and existing partnerships will be developed to drive long-term impact and create thriving communities across the UK.
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Mitie achieves 30% EV target, three months ahead of schedule
Mitie has achieved its target of converting 30% of its fleet to electric vehicles by March 2022 – three months ahead of schedule. With cars, vans, and even gritters, Mitie now has more than 2,000 pure electric vehicles on the road. These vehicles create an annual saving of around 10,000 tonnes of CO2 per year.