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Facility ManageMent

Sustainable Solutions:

FM Navigating

Customer

Demands

Sustainability stands at the forefront
of customer demands. Companies are
increasingly seeking facility management
services that align with their sustainability goals
and environmental values to reach their net-zero
targets. Ashwini Walawalkar, Country Head – Technique
Control Facility Management states that aligning with
customer requirements encompasses a range of initiatives.

ight from implementing pursuit of net-zero goals has including demonstrations of green
smart energy-efficient become a significant priority for technologies and safety protocols
systems, using many client companies. These for handling environmentally
environmentally friendly organizations are increasingly sensitive materials. This
Rcleaning products, using committed to reducing their carbon comprehensive approach ensures
IoT based monitoring and reporting emissions and achieving carbon that employees are equipped with
system, minimizing water and neutrality. the knowledge and skills needed
energy consumption to reducing Facility management plays a to implement and maintain green
waste generation require planning crucial role in supporting these practices, fostering a culture
and implementation. efforts by implementing energy of sustainability within the
Sustainability hinges on management systems, investing organization.
green practices, employing in renewable energy solutions Facility management firms
environmentally conscious cleaning such as solar panels and wind are taking the lead in arranging
products bearing a green seal, eco- turbines, and adopting carbon workshops in collaboration with
logo certified by the USDA and offsetting strategies. Through local NGOs to foster sustainability
relevant country specific standards. collaborative efforts with clients and waste management principles
These certifications guarantee that to develop tailored net-zero plans,
the products adhere to stringent facility management companies among their clientele and staff.
environmental and performance can make substantial contributions This proactive approach not only
criteria, including rigorous testing to a sustainable future while enhances their internal team but
for biodegradability. Beyond meeting the evolving needs of their also passes on the advantages to
cleaning products, green practices customers. customers, playing a crucial role
encompass utilizing equipment Facility management companies in safeguarding the integrity of our
and techniques that minimize can effectively educate their environment - from land to water to
environmental impact, such as workforce on sustainable practices air quality.
microfibre cloths and energy- by employing a combination of By launching stakeholder
efficient appliances. virtual and classroom training engagement programs, which
Facility Managers possess sessions. Virtual training, through involve customers, tenants, and
the capacity to assist clients in webinars and online courses, offers pertinent parties in sustainability
implementing waste reduction and flexibility and covers topics such as efforts through education, clear
recycling programs, as well as energy-efficient practices and waste communication, and active
landscaping practices, to promote reduction strategies. involvement, a strong culture of
environmentally responsible Classroom sessions provide environmental stewardship can be
workplaces. Furthermore, the hands-on learning opportunities, nurtured.

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