Posts by Matthew Swift
Inside 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…
Read MoreCSSA Luncheon 2026 Highlights: Industry, Inspiration, and Impact
We can hardly believe it has already been a week since the City & Essex team attended the annual Cleaning and Support Services Association (CSSA) luncheon at the iconic Savoy Hotel. It was an excellent afternoon spent reconnecting with industry colleagues, building new relationships, and celebrating the very best of the cleaning and facilities management…
Read MoreA Meaningful Day Supporting The Childhood Trust
Yesterday, members of our team had the privilege of supporting our charity partner, The Childhood Trust, by helping to refurbish a child’s bedroom in North London. Our colleagues worked together to create a brighter, warmer and more personal space for a young boy to call his own. Having learned about his passion for trains and…
Read MoreOur Five-Year Partnership With The Mental Health Charter
At City & Essex, our people are the most important part of our business. That belief sits at the heart of how we work, how we lead, and how we build thriving workplaces for our customers and colleagues. We are proud to mark five years of commitment to the Mental Health Charter. For us, this…
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