ENVIRONMENT

Operating responsibly in a changing world

The environments where people work, learn, heal and produce also shape our impact on the planet.

At ISS, we are committed to reducing the environmental footprint of our operations while helping organisations transition to more sustainable workplaces. Through practical actions across energy, resources and supply chains, we focus on measurable improvements that support both environmental progress and operational performance

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Championing sustainable workplaces

Our Director of Sustainability sets out the three capabilities that shape our approach at ISS — embedding sustainability in our own operations with clear commitments, equipping our teams on site to put it into practice every day, and supporting customers to deliver their own sustainability objectives.

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Our environmental priorities

ISS is committed to reducing environmental impact across operations and value chains through climate action, energy efficiency, resource management and responsible service delivery.

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OUR COMMITMENTS

ISS is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across our value chain by 2040, aligned with science-based targets and operational insight into workplace performance.

Reducing operational emissions

Transitioning to renewable electricity, electrifying our fleet, and improving energy efficiency in the buildings we operate.

Engaging our supply chain

Working with suppliers to reduce value-chain emissions through responsible procurement and waste reduction programmes.
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Supporting sustainable workplaces

The workplace is where organisations consume the majority of their operational energy and resources.

By combining operational expertise with sustainability insight, ISS helps create environments that are more energy-efficient, resource-efficient and resilient — supporting organisations in meeting their environmental goals while maintaining high-performing workplaces.

Because creating better workplaces for people also means protecting the environment they depend on.

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Navigating an era of energy volatility

Energy is not just as a fixed overhead, but a strategic variable — one that can be measured, managed, and controlled. We help organisations navigate continued price volatility through three practical levers:

  • Strategic procurement and assurance

  • Disciplined energy management

  • Aligning every operational fix with a credible Net Zero roadmap.

From sub-metering and peak shaving to on-site generation and ESOS-aligned audits, we turn volatility into advantage — cutting costs today while building resilience for tomorrow.

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Discover how ISS is reducing the environmental footprint of our operations while helping organisations transition to more sustainable workplaces: get in touch, we're here to help.