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Mitie shoots past leading ESG targets with 2021 Social Value report
Mitie has met or exceeded all 13 of its ESG targets for FY20/21. Hitting these targets keeps Mitie on track to reach zero operational emissions by 2025, 25 years ahead of the UK Government’s target. New Social Value report outlines excellent progress across all areas of Mitie’s ESG strategy.
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Mitie Landscapes boosts greener cities with Plan Zero City Landscaping
Mitie has launched a new Plan Zero City Landscaping Service, specifically designed to limit environmental impact in cities and urban areas. The service will support customers with net zero ambitions, by ensuring zero landfill waste, zero single-use plastic and will only operate electric vehicles and battery-powered equipment. The launch is another step towards Mitie achieving its Plan Zero commitment of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2025. This is the 550th electric vehicle, meaning that Mitie is three-quarters of the way to meeting its 20% by 2020 goal.
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Our most precious resource: Save water and boost sustainability
Let’s be honest – water is the most precious resource on Earth. Yet it’s one that we’ve taken for granted.
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Mitie boosts security intelligence offering with Esoteric Limited
Mitie has acquired Esoteric Limited, a small, niche provider of leading counter espionage and specialist surveillance countermeasure services. The acquisition builds on Mitie’s risk analysis and intelligence capabilities; its industry-leading technology; and presence of Security Operatives. The acquisition of Esoteric will enhance Mitie’s position as the UK’s largest provider of security services to businesses.
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Mitie strengthens risk capabilities with ISO 31000 validation
Mitie has attained confirmation that it is operating in accordance with ISO 31000:2018, showcasing its commitment to maintaining high-quality risk management practices. The validation comes following a rigorous independent auditing process across the business which assessed over 350 pieces of information. This builds on Mitie’s risk management credentials, having attained ISO 22301 certification in March last year.
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Mitie invests in future UK talent donating £2 million in Apprenticeship Levy gifting pledges
Mitie has pledged £2 million in Apprenticeship Levy gifting funds, supporting a range of organisations across the UK to develop future talent. With a targeted approach to gifting, since 2021 Mitie has been supporting local communities, groups with barriers to employment, and smaller organisations in the industries it works in. Mitie’s most recent collaboration is with the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership to support apprenticeship schemes for women in STEM roles.
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Our most precious resource: Save water and boost sustainability
With global warming shaking up the climate and our water supply getting hit by droughts, floods, and storms, there’s a pretty alarming environmental forecast ahead. In fact, by 2030, we can expect to see worldwide water demand exceed supply by 40%. Shifting attitudes It’s time we give water the attention it deserves, and organisations are […]
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Mitie wins new cleaning contract with the London Fire Brigade
Mitie awarded a further three-year contract with the London Fire Brigade, providing cleaning, security, and guest services across 97 sites including fire stations, critical offices, headquarters, and River Fire Station. Mitie will bring its expertise in sustainability, as well as supporting Mitie colleagues’ daily tasks by leveraging its cutting-edge technology. Supporting the region, Mitie has pledged to create apprenticeships for those from underrepresented groups and dedicate 2,855 hours each year to upskill its colleagues.
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Mitie commits to industry-leading ESG targets with Social Value Report
Mitie has launched its second Social Value report, setting industry-leading commitments for the next five years. The targets are focused on the five pillars of Mitie’s Social Value strategy: Employment, Responsibility, Community and Environment, all underpinned by Innovation.
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Mitie grows relationship with Scottish Government with new contract
Mitie has won a seven-year contract to provide facilities management (FM) services for 70 of the Scottish Government’s sites, including research centres and the First Minister’s residence. The services include engineering and maintenance, waste management, grounds maintenance, security, energy management and cleaning. Using its sustainability and FM expertise, Mitie will help the Scottish Government implement solutions to cut carbon emissions across all sites.