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Independent janitorial distribution network, Jangro, has announced it has been certified by Planet Mark.
Through this certification, the company is furthering its sustainability commitment by measuring and reducing its carbon footprint.
Over the next year, Jangro will be working towards strengthening its reduction of carbon emissions and sharing its journey of continuous improvement to inspire others. It is also measuring its social value contributions, which refers to the net social and environmental benefits generated by its team.
Planet Mark is a sustainability certification that verifies and measures carbon and social data to reduce emissions and achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). To become certified, a company must first ‘commit’ to the programme by pledging to measure and reduce its footprint, plan long-term ambitions, and motivate its team to innovate.
The second step is to measure using the certification methodology. Emission sources, including electricity, transmissions and distribution of electricity (T&D) losses, natural gas, travel, waste, water and paper, contributed to a total carbon footprint of 17.4 tC0₂e for Jangro’s HQ during 2020. As part of the Planet Mark certification, Jangro has committed to making a year-on-year reduction of its carbon footprint by 5% annually.
Jo Gilliard, Jangro CEO, commented: “We want to be a force for good but understand that our day-to-day operations inevitably have an effect on the environment. By measuring our own impact as well as our social value, we will be able
GBAC STAR for New York’s MTA
New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has achieved GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a Division of ISSA.
The MTA comprises the USA’s largest bus fleet, and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other US transit systems combined.
More than 50 additional facilities, including airports, convention centres, and hotels have also earned the
to significantly increase our positive impact. The three-step process includes communicating our activities and, by doing so, we hope to encourage continual improvements within our community, contributing to a better planet for all.”
On average, Planet Mark-certified businesses make a 24% cut in absolute carbon emissions per year, and 17% carbon savings per employee per year through reductions in energy, waste, water, travel and procurement.
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cleaning industry’s only outbreak prevention, response, and recovery accreditation for facilities.
Patricia Olinger, GBAC Executive Director, said: “Facilities like airports, convention centres, hotels, schools, and others need to understand the fundamentals behind cleaning, disinfection, and infection prevention. GBAC STAR accreditation is an incredible tool for not only educating cleaning professionals, but for giving building visitors greater peace of mind about their health and safety.”
Alongside the MTA, some of the other facilities to achieve GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation include: Albuquerque International Sunport in Albuquerque, NM; Memphis International Airport in Memphis, TN; Centro Citibanamex in Mexico City; Casadelmar Hotel in Porto-Vecchio, France; Seven Luck Casino, Gangnam COEX in Seoul, South Korea; Simmons Bank Arena in Little Rock, AR; Sapporo Convention Center in Hokkaido, Japan; Fujiya Hotel in Kanagawa, Japan; multiple Hyatt Regency properties worldwide; and many more.
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