Posts by Matthew Swift
Triumph at the PFM Awards!
We are thrilled to announce that City & Essex, in partnership with 8 Bishopsgate, has been honoured with the Partners in Technology Award at the PFM Awards last night! This category celebrates the outstanding use of technology within the Facilities Management sector, highlighting the partnerships that leverage innovative solutions to achieve shared goals, elevate standards,…
Read More2024 Living Wage Rate Changes
The new real Living Wage rates are out! The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate based on the cost of living. It is voluntarily paid by over 15,000 UK businesses like ours who believe their staff deserve a wage that meets everyday needs – like the weekly shop or a surprise trip to the dentist. Both the UK and London Living Wage rates…
Read MoreCelebrating Five Years with Planet Mark at the 2024 Awards
The 2024 Planet Mark Awards were truly inspiring! A huge thank you must go to the Planet Mark team for hosting such an incredible, thought-provoking evening. It was amazing to see so many companies and individuals from different industries unite with a shared commitment to a sustainable future. The evening highlighted how sustainable practices don’t…
Read MoreWelcoming Steve Rex, Our New Head of HSEQ
We are excited to welcome Steve, who recently joined City & Essex as our new Head of HSEQ. Steve brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to the business and his significant expertise will be instrumental in our continuing journey towards zero harm. To mark the start of Steve’s journey, we asked him to…
Read More2024 So Far: Supporting Charities and Local Communities
At City & Essex, we believe in the power of giving back to the community. Our commitment to supporting others is woven into the fabric of our company ethos. By partnering with charities and local communities, we aim to make a meaningful impact on causes that are close to our hearts, resonate with our customers,…
Read MoreCommitment to ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 Standards
We are thrilled to announce that we have successfully renewed our UKAS-accredited certifications for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. This achievement underscores our ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest standards in occupational health and safety, quality management, and environmental management. Since 2017, we have remained committed to upholding these ISO standards and continuously…
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