Posts by Matthew Swift
Independently Verified: Our EcoVadis Silver Result
We’re proud to share that we have been awarded EcoVadis Silver, with a score of 74/100, placing us in the top 15% of all companies EcoVadis rates worldwide. EcoVadis independently assesses companies across four themes: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. It’s one of the most widely recognised sustainability ratings in the…
Read MoreWhere We Are On Our Net Zero Journey
We’re proud to have completed our second year of carbon footprint reporting with Neutral Carbon Zone, and this year brought a milestone worth celebrating. Beating Our Target, Ahead of ScheduleWe set ourselves a goal to cut Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 75% against our 2019 baseline. We’ve now reached 82.2%, surpassing that target well…
Read MoreA Two-Decade Journey with Fausto
Today we’re celebrating Fausto Flores, our Cleaning Manager at the Financial Times, on reaching an incredible 20 years with City & Essex! Over the past two decades, Fausto has grown from a member of the cleaning team into a trusted leader, building a fantastic team along the way and helping to shape how we look…
Read MoreInside Our Cleaning Equipment Innovation Day
Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting a Cleaning Equipment Innovation Day at the prestigious The Whiteley, London, in partnership with Wessex Cleaning Equipment and Janitorial Supplies Ltd. The event brought together colleagues and customers from across our contracts for a day dedicated to exploring how innovation is reshaping the cleaning industry. A Showcase…
Read MoreWe Are Now SBTi Approved!
We’re proud to share an important milestone for City & Essex: we are now SBTi approved. This means our carbon reduction targets have been independently validated, recognising the progress we’re making to reduce emissions and build environmental responsibility into the way we work. For us, this is more than a badge or a box ticked.…
Read MorePedal to Paris: Bringing Community & Competition Together at 8 Bishopsgate
As part of Impact Month, we were proud to take part in the inaugural Pedal to Paris Community Challenge at 8 Bishopsgate, a fantastic initiative that brought people together around a shared goal. The challenge aimed to cover the 196km journey from London to Paris, with occupiers, clients, and service partners joining forces throughout the day. More…
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