Category: ESG
Edinburgh High Court: Unlocking Low-Carbon Performance in a Heritage Civic Building
OCS supported a low-carbon retrofit at Edinburgh High Court, securing £2.1m in funding and enabling up to 30% energy reduction.
OCS Team
04 Nov, 2025
Low-Carbon District Heating Supporting a Major New Community Near Edinburgh
OCS delivered low-carbon district heating at Shawfair, reducing over 2,500 tonnes of CO₂ annually and supporting more than 3,000 new homes.
OCS Team
30 Oct, 2025
“We Lead with Understanding”: A Conversation with Sarah Williams, Chief People Officer
For Sarah Williams, Chief People Officer for the UK & Ireland, inclusive recruitment is a professional and personal responsibility.
OCS Team
25 Oct, 2025
Building an Evidence-led Case for Decarbonisation Across the Scottish Courts Estate
OCS secured £15.1m in funding to support low-carbon retrofit and decarbonisation across the Scottish Courts estate.
OCS Team
08 Oct, 2025
Kellie Newell Appointed Head of Social Value for OCS UK & Ireland
OCS has appointed Kellie Newell as Head of Social Value for UK & Ireland, strengthening inclusive recruitment and community partnerships to deliver lasting social impact.
OCS Team
03 Oct, 2025
Turning Waste into Resources and Embedding Environmental Best Practice
OCS and KBR mark Recycle Week with composting, food sharing and reusable solutions that turn waste into community value.
OCS Team
22 Sep, 2025
Driving Change: How OCS Is Electrifying Its 3,600-Strong Fleet for a Net Zero Future
OCS is driving change with EV adoption across its 3,600-strong fleet, building smarter charging, data-driven insights and a path to Net Zero.
Paul Astbury, Head Of Fleet - UK&I
09 Sep, 2025
Volunteering That Builds Opportunity: Highlights from ‘The HR Director’ Publication
UK&I ESG Director, Jacky So, was featured in The HR Director’s recent article, “Volunteering opportunity creation outshines traditional support methods”. The piece explores how organisations can move beyond conventional volunteering models to create meaningful, long-term opportunities for individuals and communities.
OCS Team
03 Sep, 2025
Measuring Social Value: Insights from Jacky So, ESG Director at OCS UK & Ireland
Social value is a core part of how OCS UK & Ireland operates. In a recent interview with sustainability media platform edie, ESG Director Jacky So shared practical advice on how organisations can move from intention to measurable impact.
OCS Team
18 Aug, 2025
OCS at 125: A Milestone Marked by Movement and Giving Back
To honour our 125th anniversary, we’ve launched a global fundraising initiative: the 125 Challenge.
OCS Team
08 Aug, 2025
ESG Strategy Report: Creating a Lasting Legacy Through Action
Our newly revised UK & Ireland ESG Strategy reaffirms our commitment to creating a better, brighter future by embedding environmental stewardship, social value, and ethical governance across everything we do.
Jacky So, UK&I ESG Director
05 Aug, 2025
Driving Inclusion Every Day: OCS and Scope for Disability Pride Month
OCS is always looking for opportunities to build a more inclusive environment for our colleagues, customers, and communities. That’s why this July, for Disability Pride Month, we’ve partnered with disability equality charity Scope.
OCS Team
30 Jul, 2025