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Mitie awarded Disability Confident Leader status
Mitie has been awarded Disability Confident Level 3 – Leader status, the highest level of the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme, recognising its leadership in disability inclusion. Led by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the Disability Confident scheme supports employers to recruit, retain and develop disabled people and those with long-term health conditions. The recognition demonstrates how disability inclusion underpins Mitie’s wider commitments to supporting people facing barriers to employment into sustainable work.
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Extracting real value from data generated from workspace sensors
Without an understanding of what this information actually means in practical terms, we run the risk of drowning ourselves in data that we have no idea how to use. So how can we use this information to support a better working environment for employees?
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Sustainability targets
Strategic ESG targets for FY26-FY31 Our new strategic ESG targets for FY26-31 reflect our most material impacts, risks and opportunities. These Group-level commitments incorporate the Marlowe acquisition and have been extended to FY31 to enable full reporting against our interim 2030 50% carbon reduction target. They are supported by a broader suite of operational targets […]
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Mitie pledges £1.1 million for UK engineering apprentices
Mitie has committed to gift £1.1 million of its Apprenticeship Levy funds to SMEs across England since 2021. Through this gifting, Mitie will support 70 new apprenticeships, many of which are new roles and mainly technical apprenticeships. Mitie’s apprenticeship strategy targets key skills gaps in the industry, such as committing to support 15 new Installation Engineer Apprenticeships.
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The balancing act of using AI as a force for good
Intelligence generated using AI technology can just be another source of information – but must be weighed alongside concerns about privacy and ethics.
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Mitie Foundation
Our mission Established in 2013, the Foundation is a registered charity focussed on providing varied life opportunities for under-represented groups. We are passionate about breaking down barriers and helping a diverse range of participants who may have been overlooked, but are nonetheless enthusiastic and capable, into sustainable, fulfilling employment. The Foundation’s initiatives support the following […]
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Mitie Business Boost marks third year with digital growth drive
Mitie Business Boost returns for the third year with a £40,000 prize fund to support digital and tech-driven growth in West Cumbria, with applications opening 1 September 2025. Entrepreneurs and small businesses will receive free mentoring, expert-led workshops, and access to a local innovation network. The initiative aligns with Mitie’s Plan Thrive strategy, which aims to uplift one million lives and transform 1,000 places, and Sellafield’s social impact multiplied programme (SiX).
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Series two of The Mitie Podcast takes listeners behind the scenes
The Mitie Podcast returns for another season following the award-winning success of its debut series. The second series will explore some of UK’s most high-performing places, including Heathrow Airport, Boulby Underground Laboratory – the only deep underground science facility in the UK – and Mitie’s Intelligent Security Operations Centre (ISOC) in Northampton. The first of the four episodes is available now, with subsequent episodes to be released weekly on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
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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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An unforgettable day at London Pride
Mitie had the privilege of participating in this year’s London Pride Parade, which took place in June. London’s streets were alive with colour, music, and an overwhelming sense of unity as the city celebrated Pride Day.