Category: ESG
Rethinking Green Building Certifications: Why Sustainability Must Go Beyond the Badge
Green building certifications like BREEAM, LEED and WELL have become industry benchmarks for sustainable design. But as the built environment faces mounting pressure to reduce carbon emissions and deliver long-term value, it’s time to ask: do these certifications go far enough?
Graeme Hamilton, Sector Director - Energy
14 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
29 Sep, 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
Rethinking Green Building Certifications in Facilities Management
Green building certifications like BREEAM, LEED and WELL have become industry benchmarks for sustainable design. But as the built environment faces mounting pressure to reduce carbon emissions and deliver long-term value, it’s time to ask: do these certifications go far enough?
Graeme Hamilton, Sector Director - Energy
11 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
Angel Hill Food Co. Renews Partnership with Love British Food
Angel Hill Food Co. is delighted to renew our partnership with Love British Food for 2025, continuing our commitment to championing British produce, supporting local farmers, and delivering fresh, seasonal meals across the UK. From celebrating the seasonal harvest to taking part in British Food Fortnight, we’re proud to back local communities and promote sustainable, responsibly sourced food that showcases the best of Britain.
OCS Team
16 Jul, 2025
Ethical Pest Control: Protecting People, Places and the Planet
Ethical pest control focuses on prevention first. It uses humane, environmentally conscious methods to manage pests without harming non-target species or ecosystems.
Richard Jones, Pest Divisons MD
10 Jul, 2025
Net Zero Week: Turning Commitment into Action
Net Zero Week is a powerful moment of reflection and action. It’s a time to take stock of the progress we’ve made and, more importantly, to double down on the steps still needed to reduce emissions and build a more sustainable future.
Graeme Hamilton
04 Jul, 2025