News – Building Service Contractors

17 ISSA Members Named to Fortune’s Most Admired List

By |2024-02-07T22:28:50-06:00February 7, 2024|

Seventeen ISSA-member companies have been included in Fortune magazine’s annual list of the most admired companies in the world. Fortune and global management consulting firm Korn Ferry compiled the list by surveying top executives, directors, and financial analysts, as well as identifying companies with the strongest reputations within and across industries. A total of 657 companies ...

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Sodexo Adds Chief Growth Officer for UK

By |2024-02-07T22:26:49-06:00February 7, 2024|

Sodexo has appointed Dan Weiss chief growth officer for its Sodexo UK & Ireland division. Weiss has more than 25 years of experience in the cleaning industry and has been with Sodexo since 2017, when he joined the company as managing director for its government business segment. In his newly created role, Weiss will be ...

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Aramark’s 1st-Quarter Revenue Rises 13%

By |2024-02-06T22:48:54-06:00February 6, 2024|

Aramark has reported fiscal first-quarter revenue of US$4.4 billion, a year-over-year increase of 13%. For the quarter, Aramark reported an operating income of $167 million, an increase of 10% compared to the prior year. Aramark’s largest segment, U.S. food and support services (FSS), reported sales of $3.21 billion, a 10% improvement over the same time last year, while the ...

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Open Now: ISSA Scholars 2024-2025 Applications and Sponsorships

By |2024-02-05T16:00:32-06:00February 5, 2024|

ISSA Scholars, an ISSA Charities™ signature program, today opened its scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. Employees of all ISSA member companies and their families are encouraged to apply now through April 12, 2024. There are also opportunities for member companies to donate to a scholarship fund or develop a new fund to support ...

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ISSA LARU—ISSA Launches New State Advocacy Leaders Program

By |2024-02-02T15:00:19-06:00February 2, 2024|

Welcome to the latest ISSA Legislative & Regulatory Update, a biweekly roundup of the public-policy issues currently impacting the full cleaning supply chain. This update touches on the new ISSA State Advocacy Leaders program, comments that ISSA submitted to EPA regarding Safer Choice, ISSA urging congressional support for legislation to promote training, and more. Want ...

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ISS Adds to Pacific Country Leadership Team

By |2024-01-31T21:38:37-06:00January 31, 2024|

ISS S/A, parent company of ISS Facility Services, has added to the ISS Pacific Country Leadership Team with the appointment of Catherine McAllister Franzi as segment director, energy and resources, for ISS Facility Services Australia and New Zealand. McAllister Franzi has more than 25 years of executive experience in corporate real estate, facilities management, and security ...

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Aramark Publishes Annual Sustainability Report

By |2024-01-30T21:36:47-06:00January 30, 2024|

Aramark has issued its 2023 sustainability report. Aramark’s 2023 Be Well. Do Well. Progress Report highlights the company’s management of key environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, including diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) commitments, and details the improvements made toward its sustainability goals. This edition details the progress the company has made with regard to its community building, ...

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International Cleaning Week Honors Cleaning Professionals Around the World

By |2024-01-29T16:00:23-06:00January 29, 2024|

International Cleaning Week takes place March 24– 30, 2024. The week-long event hosted by ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, is a global celebration to honor frontline cleaning professionals and advocates for the industry. For four consecutive years, ISSA has hosted National Cleaning Week at the end of March. Based on the event’s tremendous success ...

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IICRC Mold Remediation Standard Available for Public Review

By |2024-01-26T20:51:44-06:00January 26, 2024|

The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has opened a second round of public review for the IICRC S520 Standard for Professional Mold Remediation. The IICRC S520 Standard describes the procedures to be followed and the precautions to be taken when performing mold remediation in residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. It also explains mold remediation ...

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Cintas Releases 2023 ESG Report

By |2024-01-24T20:33:10-06:00January 24, 2024|

Cintas Corp. has released its 2023 Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. The fourth annual report details Cintas’ sustainable business practices and contains expanded data on its emissions, energy, and water use during the 2023 fiscal year. The report also highlights how the company reduced energy usage intensity by 33% and cut greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 35% ...

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