A facilities management sector specific standard is being developed which will help reduce the use of resources and associated GHG emissions in building operations, refurbishments and the changing use of space. This was of interest to anyone managing estates or advising on resource efficiency for estate management. Building operations, refurbishments and the changing use of space to accommodate more flexible ways of working and wellbeing criteria has the potential to generate more waste and disposal of items no longer required. This is contributing not only to the use of resources, but also to the carbon emissions associated with the lifecycle of these items. The development of a Scope 3 Standard by and for the FM sector seeks to provide consistency and to promote circular economy principles into the role of FM and building management. During this session, a panel of experts and practitioners discussed the role of circular economy in FM and provided examples of practical engagement to help reduce scope 3 emissions. This was an ideal opportunity for anyone managing estates or working on resource efficiency for physical estates to learn from the development of this project, with time scheduled for a Q&A session with the speakers.
