The last thirty years has seen a growing emphasis towards the importance of sustainability and organizations across the world have started to act to meet targets set out by the government.  Climate change has already, and will continue to become a strategic part of any business plan. With this is mind, FM is exceptionally well placed to benefit from the need to conduct business in a sustainable way. Unlike pure sustainability consultancies, facilities management companies can provide not only the strategy and intellect but also the practical means to deliver.

 More saliently, the sheer number of service lines combined with attentive management means FM brings with it an excellent opportunity to introduce sustainable practices across a wide range of business operations:

Cleaning

Sustainable cleaning can have a strong impact on a company’s sustainability. Changes to consumables, judicious management of water and recycling can all have a positive effect.

Security

Guards are there when other workers aren’t. With correct training they can monitor and implement energy saving programmes. This could be something as simple as turning off lights to tasks such adjusting heating according to building usage.

M&E

50% of carbon emissions stem from buildings and the construction industry. Managing the plant and equipment in a sustainable way can decrease these emissions significantly by ensuring energy efficient procurement and maintenance programmes are in place