There is no planet B

Facilities managers play a vital role in mitigating unforeseen environmental issues once they choose to embrace sustainability

- NAJWA MAKHLOUF, HEAD OF CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE, EFS FACILITIES MANAGEMENT GROUP

Sustainability is now starting to shape the culture of most organisations as they are realising the impact of its triple bottom lines: social, environment, and economic (dynamic fundamentals encompassing the sustainability concept in the world of facility management) on the industry. The increasing pressure from regulators, consumers, and governments has forced companies to reconsider their business priorities and long-term development goals.

Additionally, it is being seen by way of a vital element to the operations not only because it provides lots of opportunities of growth to the businesses, but it also helps building resilience in such uncertain world.

Therefore, in the face of the effects on global warming, climate changes, and carbon foot print, organisations must shift away from transactional recovery mode to more of a strategic, tactical, and partnership approach with their stakeholders; be it suppliers, employees, client, as well as the wider society.