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Mitie’s 250th electric vehicle delivered to Heathrow Airport
Mitie’s 250th electric vehicle – a Nissan e-NV200 van – is on the roads at Heathrow, supporting the airport’s goal to establish an airside ultra-low emissions zone by 2025 and become a zero-carbon airport. The van joins the 200 electric cars and 49 electric vans already part of the Mitie fleet – 17 of which are based at the Airport. Charge point infrastructure and model availability continue to be biggest barriers to electric vehicle rollout.
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Mitie’s 2024 ESG report reveals significant progress
Mitie’s latest ESG report reveals it has met or exceeded 13 of its targets for the last Financial Year (FY24), showing exceptional commitment to sustainability and social value. Contributing to its pledge to reach net zero by 2025, Mitie cut its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 5% and has now switched 66% of its vehicle fleet to electric. Mitie also supported over 1,200 apprentices and volunteered almost 25,000 hours to local causes through FY24.
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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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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.
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Struggling to control energy costs?
Why organisations struggle to control energy costs Without the right insight, organisations struggle to identify where the biggest opportunities for savings exist. See the insight your Energy & Resilience Health Check could uncover Download the example report to see how Mitie turns energy, estate and operational data into a clear view of opportunities, risks and […]
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Mitie launches Plan Zero with commitment to reach zero carbon by 2025
Mitie is the first facilities management (FM) company to make such an ambitious net zero carbon commitment. Focused around three key pillars to create maximum impact by drawing on expertise from within Mitie’s business. ‘Plan Zero’ blueprint will be leveraged across Mitie’s Public and Private Sector clients to support both their individual, and the UK’s wider business ambitions.
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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.
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Business and industry
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UK’s first zero emission gritting service launched in Nottingham
The UK’s first zero emission gritting service for commercial use, using a 100% electric gritter, has been launched in Nottingham city. The service is being used to grit several supermarkets and Nottingham’s tram network. The EV gritter is being trialled by Mitie Landscapes to help businesses in the area stay safe in wintry conditions while limiting their impact on the planet.