We Are Now SBTi Approved!

Man cleaning floor in office with SBTi science-based targets display.

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.…

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Interclean 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…

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2025 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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Welcoming Cameron Watson, Our New Head of ESG

We are very pleased to welcome Cameron Watson as our new Head of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). Since joining us at the start of August, Cameron has already been out on site with our teams and meeting customers, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and expertise to strengthen our business. Cleaning and facilities services play a…

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Building Environmental Awareness, Together

We’re proud to announce that 100% of our employees have now completed our CPD-accredited and IOSH-approved Environmental Awareness training course, delivered through iHasco. This achievement reflects our company-wide commitment to sustainability, with over 710 hours of collective learning dedicated to understanding key environmental issues and driving positive change. The course explores important topics like climate change,…

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Redefining Glass Protection at the U.S. Embassy

We were proud to attend a truly special event at the U.S. Embassy in London, hosted by our valued partners, Diamon-Fusion International (DFI). As an exclusive UK distributor of DFI’s cutting-edge, patented glass protection nanotechnology, it was an honour to see this innovative solution showcased in such a prestigious setting. The event brought together people…

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