Sustainability
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 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 MoreInterclean 2026: What We Took Away
Interclean 2026 delivered exactly what you would expect: big stands, bold claims, and plenty of cobotics on display. But across 75,000m² of innovation and more than 900 exhibitors, our focus remained simple: what will genuinely add value for our colleagues and customer sites? For us, innovation only matters when it improves the reality of day-to-day…
Read More2025 Living Wage Rate Changes
The Living Wage Foundation has announced new Real Living Wage rates of £13.45 across the UK and £14.80 in London, an increase designed to keep pay aligned with the cost of living. Employers have six months to implement these new rates, with a deadline of 1 May 2026. At City & Essex, we’re proud to…
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