Thursday 20 February 2020

Mitie makes ambitious pledge to reach net zero by 2025

Mitie has pledged to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2025.

The firm claims to be the first facilities management company to set such an ambitious net zero target.

It plans to eliminate carbon emissions from power and transport, eradicate non-sustainable waste, implement closed-loop paper recycling, stop using toxic cleaning products and boost building efficiency.

This will see it switch its fleet to electric vehicles (EVs), decarbonise its heating systems and buy 100% renewable electricity.

Simon King, Mitie’s Director of Sustainability, said: "The climate emergency is a problem that we all need to take responsibility for. If we have any chance of solving it, then businesses need to take bold action now.

"We’re putting the expertise within our business into action. We’re stepping up the rollout of our electric fleet, powering our buildings with renewables and championing the circular economy. Plan Zero is our promise to protect the planet and leave it in a better condition than we found it."