CUTTING CARBON FOR CLEAN AIR DAY
This year’s Clean Air Day, Landmarc’s Sustainability Manager, Derek Walter, reflects on the role Landmarc is playing through our Net-Zero Carbon Accommodation Programme; a key commitment from the business to cut our reliance on fossil fuels across the UK Defence Training Estate.
LT GEN RICHARD NUGEE OPENS NESSCLIFF NETCAP BUILDINGS
The MOD’s Climate Change and Sustainability Lead, Lt Gen Richard Nugee, has officially opened three new environmentally friendly buildings at Nesscliff Training Camp in Shropshire, which have been delivered as part of the Net-Zero Carbon Accommodation Programme (NetCAP).
DOING THINGS RIGHT IS DOING THE RIGHT THING
Team Manager and military veteran Steve Armon from West Tofts in Norfolk, shares his thoughts about ‘Always doing the right thing’.
SUPPORTING THE ECOSYSTEM OF THE UK DEFENCE TRAINING ESTATE
On World Environment Day, Landmarc’s Sustainability Manager Derek Walter and Rural Estate Delivery Manager Duncan Glen reflect on Landmarc’s role in maintaining and promoting the ecosystem of the unique and important landscape of the Defence Training Estate, which we are proud to support in partnership with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation.
LANDMARC AND DIO SHORTLISTED IN PRESTIGIOUS PFM AWARDS
Landmarc and the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) have been named as one of three finalists in the ‘Partners in Expert Services – Large Estates’ category at the prestigious 2021 Premises and Facilities Management (PFM) Partnership Awards, for the management and operation of the UK Defence Training Estate.
REVERSING THE TREND IN DECLINING BEE ABUNDANCE ON THE TRAINING ESTATE
20 May marks World Bee Day. In addition to being one of the major pollinators, thus ensuring food and food security, sustainable agriculture and biodiversity, bees significantly contribute to the mitigation of climate change and environmental conservation.
QUEENS SPEECH OFFERS A WELCOME BOOST TO THE ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY
The announcement in last week’s Queens Speech that the government has made a promise to incorporate the Armed Forces Covenant into law is another great step forward in recognising the vital contribution made by the UK’s military community.
MANAGING YOUR OWN MENTAL HEALTH
Spending time in natural spaces or bringing nature into your everyday life can benefit both your mental and physical wellbeing. During Mental Health Awareness Week, Site Manager and Mental Health First Aider John Hollywood, shares his own experience of mental health and wellbeing.
TAKE TIME TO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF
During Mental Health Awareness Week, we are raising awareness of the importance of good mental health. Chris Ockleton, Regional Operations Manager for the South West, shares his thoughts on why this value is important and the need to look after ourselves more effectively.
NATURE IS THE BEST MEDICINE
Today mark’s Mental Health Awareness Week and this year’s theme is connecting with nature. We hear from Sustainability Manager and Mental Health First Aider, Derek Walter, who tells us why nature is often the best medicine for mental health.