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3 March 2022
- Mitie has launched Sphere, its new technology solution to help businesses design the most effective workspaces for their people
- Through detailed surveys and data analysis, Mitie’s workplace design experts can use data and insights collected by Sphere to create work environments which also support the attraction and retention of the best talent
- Early trials of Sphere show colleagues want workplaces to be ‘destinations’ that also offer the benefits of working from home, such as outdoor areas and a range of spaces to suit different tasks
7 February 2022
- Mitie has committed to gift £1.1 million of its Apprenticeship Levy funds to SMEs across England since 2021
- Through this gifting, Mitie will support 70 new apprenticeships, many of which are new roles and mainly technical apprenticeships
- Mitie’s apprenticeship strategy targets key skills gaps in the industry, such as committing to support 15 new Installation Engineer Apprenticeships
1 February 2022
- Mitie has acquired Biotecture, a leading specialist in designing, building and maintaining ‘living walls’ for interior and exterior urban landscapes
- The acquisition expands Mitie’s services to include vertical landscaping, alongside its traditional services
- The addition of Biotecture supports Mitie’s commitment to be the greenest landscaping provider and support its customers in achieving their sustainability ambitions
17 January 2022
- Mitie has achieved its target of converting 30% of its fleet to electric vehicles by March 2022 – three months ahead of schedule
- With cars, vans, and even gritters, Mitie now has more than 2,000 pure electric vehicles on the road
- These vehicles create an annual saving of around 10,000 tonnes of CO2 per year
6 December 2021
- Mitie has been named the winner in three categories at the Retail Fraud Awards, including ‘Most Innovative Retail Risk Management Solutions’, ‘Best Collaborative Retail Risk’ and ‘Risk Management Rising Star of the Year’
- Mitie Security was also highly commended in three categories, ‘Retail Risk Management Best Newcomer Award’, ‘F.A.C.E Award Dedicated to Frontline Ambassadors of Customer Experience’ and ‘Instore Risk Management Team of the Year’
- The awards recognise Mitie’s work to promote collaboration in the security sector and its industry leading use of technology
2 December 2021
- Mitie has been awarded a score of 12.5, classified as ‘low risk’, by leading ESG rating, Sustainalytics
- Mitie has also been awarded a ‘Platinum Award’, the highest ranking, from the Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI) – up from the ‘Gold Award’ received last year
- Both the Sustainalytics and SFMI rankings place Mitie among the most sustainable businesses in the world, recognising its efforts to fight climate change and create a workplace that promotes inclusion
17 November 2021
- Mitie has acquired Esoteric Limited, a small, niche provider of leading counter espionage and specialist surveillance countermeasure services
- The acquisition builds on Mitie’s risk analysis and intelligence capabilities; its industry-leading technology; and presence of Security Operatives
- The acquisition of Esoteric will enhance Mitie’s position as the UK’s largest provider of security services to businesses
15 November 2021
- Mitie has secured a new contract to provide cleaning, portering, and patient and staff catering at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford
- The contract is worth £92.5m over 5 years, with the opportunity to extend for up to 15 years at five-year intervals
- Technology will be central to the contract, with Mitie introducing sensors that track footfall to highlight priority areas for sanitisation, robotic cleaners, and new electronic systems for both task scheduling and patient meal ordering
4 November 2021
- Mitie has won a new three-year security contract with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield in the UK
- The contract will see Mitie colleagues deliver security services, including site patrols and control room management, for Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City, Europe’s two largest shopping centres
- Technology and sustainability will be central to the contract, with Mitie committing to using electric vehicles and sustainable uniforms, as well as rolling out its Merlin 24/7 technology solution