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'Get involved in Handwash Day', companies urged
15th of June 2010
The organisers of Global Handwashing Day are calling on companies across Europe and the rest of the world to get involved in this year’s event, the third annual Global Handwashing Day (October 15) both as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities and to capitalise on the event commercially. Jo Jacobius writes for
Virtual training
15th of June 2010The Virtual Academy in Business Services is a pilot project just launched in the UK set to alter training in facilities management (FM) by bringing employers together in raising workforce skills.
Developed by Asset Skills, the government-backed Sector Skills Council for FM, the Virtual Academy will act as a link between business and training
SCA exceeds one sustainability target
15th of June 2010
SCA has exceeded one of its ambitious sustainability targets a year early and taken new steps to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The company made the announcement in its 2009 Sustainability Report, published recently.
A 15 per cent reduction in water consumption and a 30 per cent reduction in its organic wastewater content was pledged by SCA by
Lindegaard steps down as ISS ceo
15th of April 2010
As of March 31 Jørgen Lindegaard stepped down as group ceo of global building services giant ISS, to be succeeded by Jeff Gravenhorst who has been with the business since 2002.
Lindegaard, meanwhile, is to devote more time on work in various boards and will also join the board of directors of ISS. Chairman Ole Andersen said on his
JohnsonDiversey name change official
15th of April 2010
Following the announcement at the end of last year of a change in name and corporate identity, JohnsonDiversey has now officially changed its name to Diversey. Along with the new branding, the global cleaning solutions provider is adopting a new tagline - "For a cleaner, healthier future".
Unified brand
President and ceo Ed Lonergan explained:
'Minimum income would end poverty'
15th of April 2010Introducing an EU-wide minimum income would help to reduce poverty, MEPs and employers and workers' representatives have agreed, but they remain undecided on if an EU framework directive is the best way forward.
The political importance of this issue, given that the latest economy and finance council had announced its intention to withdraw
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