EP 16 - Jason Roberts (Mitie)

<p><strong>Summary</strong><br />Jason Roberts shares his journey from technical roles in refrigeration and energy to leading sustainability at Mitie. He traces how ESG practices have evolved from compliance reporting into operational change, and makes the case that influencing people matters more than any single technology.</p><p><strong>Keywords</strong><br />ESG, sustainability, built environment, facilities management, energy management, carbon reduction, leadership, innovation, net zero, climate change, corporate responsibility</p><p><strong>Key topics</strong></p><ul><li>Jason's move from technical roles into ESG leadership</li><li>How sustainability reporting and compliance have evolved</li><li>Why influencing people is the real lever for change</li><li>Practical approaches to cutting carbon footprint</li><li>The role of technology and data in sustainability</li><li>Challenges and opportunities in the built environment</li><li>Setting ambitious targets and why they work</li><li>Supply chain and procurement as sustainability levers</li><li>EV fleets and green transportation</li><li>Building a culture of continuous improvement</li></ul><p><strong>Chapters</strong><br />00:00 Introduction and Jason's role at Mitie<br />09:37 Background and route into sustainability<br />12:20 How hot weather affects refrigeration and energy use<br />13:06 From technical roles to ESG leadership<br />15:39 Do reports and compliance actually drive action?<br />18:25 The changing landscape of air conditioning and refrigerants<br />21:07 Jason's current scope and sustainability initiatives<br />24:06 Doing what you sell: leading by example<br />27:37 Translating strategy into frontline action<br />28:45 The scope of sustainability in the built environment<br />33:12 Remote building monitoring and its benefits<br />34:23 Electric vehicles and green fleets<br />41:15 Making every job a sustainable job<br />44:02 The evolution of carbon accounting and reporting<br />47:13 Embedding sustainability across the business<br />48:36 Advice for newcomers to sustainability<br />56:46 Jason's proudest achievements<br />59:10 Final thoughts on collaboration and leadership in ESG</p><p><br /></p>