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Turning Blue Monday Green: Residents want more greenery in UK cities

This Blue Monday, two thirds (66%) of city dwellers have said they want to see more greenery where they live, work and socialise. More than half (57%) would welcome more vertical green living walls to make up for a lack of ground space. A similar number (51%) think there is currently not enough investment in urban greening.

Perspective

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?

Insights

How can robots revolutionise your office cleaning?

Increased innovation is leading to cleaning solutions that deliver maximum efficiency without compromising on the quality or finish.

Podcasts

The Science of Service Podcast: The golden opportunity of ‘black box’ tech

Episode six of The Science of Service Podcast begins by revisiting some of our favourite Mitie client sites.

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Mitie marks one year of Plan Zero with new sustainability pledges

Mitie has marked the first anniversary of Plan Zero with new sustainability pledges for its fleet, energy use and waste in 2021. Mitie has also committed to setting science-based targets with the science-based targets initiative and has pledged to reach net-zero for its Scope 3 emissions – suppliers, employee commuting and working from home – by 2035. New sustainable solutions, such as energy saving robot vacuums, will be trialled in Mitie sites in 2021.

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Building Network Operator (BNO) installations made easy

We like to make electrical connections simple. ‘Building Network Operator’ or BNO is a term often heard in relation to apartment or mixed-use developments. Cutting through the technical terminology and legal details can be confusing. Whether you are building a new apartment development from scratch or converting an existing building into multiple units, this article will explain your options in obtaining an electrical supply for each apartment.

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Mitie sets a new standard for maternity pay

Mitie extends full pay period to 10 weeks for new mothers. Extra two weeks’ salary paid as a bonus for returning mothers. Offer designed to encourage mothers back into the workplace.

Services

Winter Services

When the temperature drops, we’ve got you covered When the weather turns cold and icy, you have a legal duty of care to provide safe access to your building for both your employees and visitors. With our winter services, you can keep operations moving and keep people safe, whatever the weather.

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Mitie and SDCL help customers fund and deliver sustainable projects

Mitie and Sustainable Development Capital LLP (SDCL) have launched a new partnership to support organisations wanting to roll out large-scale decarbonisation and energy efficiency projects for their estates, but are faced with significant upfront investment. Mitie will use its engineering and energy management expertise to help customers design and manage their sustainability projects from end to end. SDCL will seek to provide the capital to fund these projects and make them available for use by customers, with fees linked to an energy services contract.

Longform

Net Zero Navigator 2024

*Source: Mitie-commissioned survey of 100 respondents at senior manager level and above with responsibility for corporate sustainability in companies of 1,000+ employees.