Sustainability
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 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 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.…
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