Posts by Matthew Swift
Our 2025 ESG Report Is Now Live!
Our second ESG Report marks another important step in how we measure, understand and improve our impact. For us, ESG is not something that sits separately from the way we operate. It is reflected in the everyday decisions we make around our people, our environmental impact and the partnerships we build with customers and suppliers.…
Read MoreWelcoming Abigail Jones, Our New ESG Coordinator
We’re delighted to welcome Abigail Jones to City & Essex, joining us as an ESG Coordinator. Abigail’s appointment forms part of our continued investment in ESG, strengthening our team as we respond to the evolving priorities of our customers and turn our environmental and social commitments into meaningful action. There’s also a nice connection to Abigail’s arrival.…
Read MoreCelebrating One Year of Cameron
One year ago, Cameron joined City & Essex as Head of ESG. Twelve months on, it’s fair to say he’s made his mark. Cameron fitted in from day one, quickly getting to know our people, understanding our culture, and sharing our ambition to lead the way in sustainable commercial cleaning. His expertise and enthusiasm have…
Read MoreIndependently 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…
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