Facilities management and sustainability: a co-dependent relationship?

Facilities management and sustainability: a co-dependent relationship? 

The role that facilities managers play in reducing environmental impact, improving energy efficiency and promoting sustainable practice has never been greater. Providing them with the skills to achieve sustainability goals is essential. 

Earth Day is celebrated on 22nd April each year to raise awareness about environmental issues and to encourage individuals and organisations to take action to protect our planet. This is an urgent and important issue for all of us and for businesses operating today, where both the public and employees expect organisations to take action and to have green credentials. An organisation’s sustainability can also directly contribute to its bottom line, making it an important aspect of day-to-day operations.


There are few disciplines within an organisation that feel this demand more than facilities. Facilities management plays a crucial role in achieving sustainability, and with an increasing emphasis in this area, the need for responsive, proactive, and agile facilities managers has never been greater.


The expectations we place on the facilities function in today’s commercial environment include:


  • Greater focus on energy management and reduction
  • Waste Management through implementation of recycling, composting and waste reduction initiatives
  • Water Management through water saving technologies
  • Green procurement and supply chain management
  • Transport policies and schemes
  • Sustainability reporting to track impact and progress


The role that facilities managers play in reducing environmental impact, improving energy efficiency and promoting sustainable practice has never been greater. Providing them with the skills to achieve sustainability goals is essential.


Our Facilities Management Training Academy has sustainability at its heart. Our programmes provide facilities managers with the capability to make a positive difference and to keep thinking green. Covering areas such as leadership, strategic thinking, project management, collaboration and analytical skills, our training programmes provide the opportunity for managers to learn essential skills as well as making a difference to our planet.


If you are interested in learning more about how our programmes can help you and your organisation – get in touch with us at hello@learnmoreuk.com.


We can’t wait to hear from you. 

Enhance their communication skills

Effective communication creates a positive workplace culture. Managers who are trained in communication skills can effectively communicate with their team members, understand their needs and concerns, and address any issues before they escalate.

Provide professional development opportunities

Employees are more likely to stay with a company that invest in their professional career development. Effective training can help managers identify and provide training opportunities for their team members, which can help employees feel more engaged and motivated.

Encourage employee feedback

Managers who are trained to listen and act on employee feedback can create a more inclusive and supportive workplace. When employees feel that their voices are heard, they are more likely to stay with the company.

Create a positive workplace culture

Managers who are trained to create a positive workplace culture can help foster a sense of belonging and community among team members. A positive workplace culture can help reduce stress and burnout, which can lead to higher employee retention rates.

Support work-life balance

Managers who are trained to support work-life balance can help employees maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life. When employees feel that they have the support they need to balance their work and personal responsibilities, they are more likely to stay with the company.

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