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Mitie named Top 50 Inclusive UK Employer for fifth year running
Mitie has been named one of the UK’s top 50 most inclusive employers by Inclusive Companies for the fifth year running. The announcement recognises Mitie’s initiatives to promote equality, diversity and inclusion across the business, as well as the commitment from colleagues at all levels to embrace and implement these programmes. Mitie is the only facilities management company to make the list and ranks 17th, as it continues to set the standard for diversity and inclusion in the FM industry.
Perspective
Why social value needs its Mary Poppins moment
Many organisations have pledged to make a difference through social value – but are they really helping communities to thrive?
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Mitie nets new contract extension with Arsenal FC
Arsenal Football Club has renewed its security vetting contract with Mitie for a further five years. As part of the new contract renewal, Mitie will continue to provide vetting services including digital identity verification, right to work and CV checks, as well as verifying employment and education history. Mitie’s smart MyCheck™ technology will play a key role in the delivery of vetting services on this contract.
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Mitie’s decarbonisation solution with the acquisition of Custom Solar
Mitie Group plc announces today that it has entered into a sale and purchase agreement (‘SPA’) to acquire the entire issued share capital of Custom Solar Ltd (‘Custom Solar’), a solar power solutions company specialising in the development, design, installation and maintenance of solar power systems for public and private sector clients.
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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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Mitie lands contract extensions at four UK airports
Mitie has extended its relationship with four UK airports – Manchester, East Midlands, London Stansted and Belfast City Airport – until March 2025, underpinning its sector expertise in the Aviation sector. The services include security, screening, cleaning, technical services and waste operations across the busy sites, keeping these functional, clean and safe for the millions of passengers they welcome each year. These contract extensions build on the strong and long-standing partnership between Mitie and the airports.
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Mitie lands grounds maintenance contract with Edinburgh Airport
Mitie has secured a five-year contract to deliver grounds maintenance services at Edinburgh Airport. Mitie’s responsibilities will include grass cutting, tree maintenance, litter picking, and weed control, as well as winter maintenance services. Sustainable white marine salt will be used for gritting services rather than traditional brown salt, as part of Mitie’s mission to deliver sustainable services on the contract.
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Central Government
A trusted partner for government over decades Few estates are as diverse or extensive as those managed by the UK government. Transforming a flexible, fit-for-purpose, productive and sustainable estate whilst coordinating the services required for efficient day-to-day running is a considerable challenge.
Insights
How facilities management unlocks prisoner potential through the gate
Care & Custody’s Director of Business Development, Ben Saunders, shares insights on FM’s role in prisoner rehabilitation.
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Mitie to kick start careers for 50 technical apprentices
Mitie has launched a new Apprenticeship Programme for its Technical Services business to attract and develop the next generation of talent. The programme will support 50 new Technical Apprentices in 2021, with 16 having already joined the business. The apprenticeship programme is part of the Mitie Technical Services Academy, an initiative to offer learning and development opportunities for employees at every stage of their career.