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Mitie’s Net Zero Navigator reveals risks of delaying decarbonisation

Decarbonisation is increasingly viewed a business and economic imperative, not just a climate ambition. Falling costs for solar, battery and other renewable technologies are reshaping investment decisions, with organisations that can demonstrate robust compliance and a strong business case best positioned to unlock access to private capital. However, hurdles remain including an emerging water shortfall, delays in securing grid connections, and a growing green skills gap.

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Mitie welcomes 50 new apprentices

Mitie has welcomed 50 new apprentices to its workforce. The new starters will undertake a range of programmes including engineering, fire and security, and project management. Learning to provide essential green skills, Mitie’s new colleagues will be well equipped to fill future skill gaps.

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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.

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Mitie’s employee volunteering programme wins silver at UK Social Mobility Awards

Mitie took home the silver award in the ‘Community Programme of the Year’ category. The award recognises Mitie’s approach to volunteering in schools, which is part of its wider community support programme, Giving Back. By targeting young people, the initiative aims to create awareness of the various routes into employment, and empower young people from all backgrounds to make informed career choice.

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Mitie welcomes over 200 colleagues to apprenticeship programmes

Mitie has welcomed three new apprenticeship cohorts to its business in the past week 222 colleagues, new and existing, have been enrolled onto either Women in Leadership, Data, or Engineering programmes. The apprenticeships span technical, digital, and leadership roles, supporting career progression across the entire business.

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The Science of Service Podcast: Healthcare and the FM paradox

There’s a paradox about facilities management that has been wrestled with since the origins of the sector.

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6 ways to reduce your organisation’s carbon footprint

There are things organisations can do to reduce CO2 emissions produced by daily operations. Read on for some pointers on the ways your organisation can reduce its carbon footprint.

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Mitie wins on the Future Defence Infrastructure Services programme

Mitie has won a seven-year contract to deliver maintenance services on the Future Defence Infrastructure Services programme for sites across Scotland and Northern Ireland. Awarded by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), the contract is worth up to £646 million over seven years which DIO has the option to extend for three more years. The sites range from historic buildings, such as Edinburgh Castle, through to military and air force bases, including Abercorn Barracks and Kinloss Barracks.

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Vetting

Fast, detailed, and cost-effective vetting When adding new people to your team, it’s imperative to conduct thorough background checks and vetting to know who they are and what they’re bringing to the business. Whatever the role, you need reliable answers, provided in a candidate-friendly way, and simple processes with rapid turnaround times. Mitie’s expert vetting […]