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Mitie races ahead with new BMW Group contracts
Mitie expands its relationship with BMW Group, securing a new engineering and energy contract and an extension to its existing cleaning contract. Expansion follows a 10-year partnership with BMW Group, the premium vehicle manufacturer. The two contracts will cover a total of 11 sites across the UK and Ireland, including manufacturing plants.
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Mitie helps Essex schools cut their carbon with solar panel rollout
Mitie has supported Essex County Council with the installation of roof mounted solar panels at 15 schools across the county. The panels will generate 700,000 kWh of energy, equivalent to powering 185 homes a year, saving 180 tonnes of CO2 and around £115,000 annually. A further 28 school sites and council buildings will also have solar panels installed over the next 3 months, saving an additional 220 tonnes of CO2 a year.
Podcasts
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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We are the largest provider of immigration removal centre management and operations, and secure escorting services (in-country and overseas) for the Home Office, caring for over 1,650 detainees. We are specialists in the delivery of custodial services. A strategic partner to the Home Office, we support them in their work to effectively manage the immigration […]
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Mitie continues support for Welsh Government’s net zero goals
Following a competitive tender, Mitie has successfully retained its contract with the Welsh Government to continue to deliver Facilities Management (FM) across its 21-building administrative estate. Since the previous contract began in 2018, targeted initiatives have further reduced carbon emissions across the estate by 49%. Mitie will continue to build on this by reducing the carbon emissions by at least a further 5% over the potential life of the contract. £17.2 million will be invested into the local supply chain and the equivalent of over 16 years of apprenticeship training will be available to colleagues from the local community.
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Mitie saves 80 tonnes of uniform from landfill with recycling project
Mitie has collected and recycled 10,000 bags of old Interserve uniform, diverting 80 tonnes of material from landfill. More than 1,800 tonnes of carbon emissions have been saved by recycling the uniforms. Materials from recycled garments will be re-used to make new clothes, insulation and other textile products.
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Mitie’s environmental leadership recognised with top ESG ratings
Mitie has been awarded an ‘A’ score from CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project), the highest rating available, in recognition of its leading approach to carbon reporting and environmental management. It has also received a ‘Platinum Award’, the highest ranking, from the Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI). Mitie is one of only 219 companies to have its sustainability goals validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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Mitie lands maintenance contract with Metropolitan Police Service
Mitie has secured a four-year contract with the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) to deliver planned and reactive engineering services across its entire estate. Responsible for the upkeep of critical building infrastructure across 209 sites, Mitie will play a crucial role in supporting London’s police service. All engineers on the contract will use electric vehicles as part of Mitie’s commitment to supporting the MPS’ decarbonisation targets.
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Mitie Foundation celebrates 10th anniversary
This month marks the 10th anniversary of the Mitie Foundation, the independent charity focussed on providing varied life opportunities for disadvantaged groups. The Mitie Foundation is recognising the continuing success of its programmes, Ready2Work and Giving Back. Through the foundation, colleagues have been giving back to their local communities, completing over 106,800 hours of volunteering.
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?