SUEZ UK has begun a three-year recycling and waste services contract for Sky, covering more than 50 locations across the UK. Starting on 1 August 2026, the agreement spans Sky’s headquarters, contact centres and Scottish sites, with Enva Scotland supporting delivery in Scotland. The programme targets recycling rates above 60%, a 20% reduction in annual waste volumes and zero waste sent to landfill. It also builds on work to remove single-use plastics from on-site operations, placing resource efficiency at the centre of estate management.
Nationwide Estate Coverage
The new arrangement covers prominent Sky locations including its flagship sites in Osterley and Livingston. It extends an established relationship between the companies, following the waste services contract at Sky Studios Elstree, which is delivered by SUEZ subsidiary Cawleys.
For a large, multi-site estate, a consistent approach to collection, recycling and confidential waste services can provide clearer operational oversight while allowing individual locations to identify practical opportunities to cut material use. SUEZ will deliver general waste, recycling and confidential waste services across the portfolio.
George Pearce, Head of Corporate Sales at SUEZ, said:
“We’re delighted to be appointed to deliver Sky’s waste services for more than 50 locations nationwide. I’m confident that we will bring our expertise to drive innovation and improvements in recycling and I look forward to working in partnership to support Sky’s goal of zero waste to landfill and greater resource efficiency.”
Data For Waste Reduction
Improved reporting is a central part of the contract. SUEZ will provide Sky with waste composition and volume analysis, giving the business a more detailed picture of the materials arising across its workplaces and operations.
That information is intended to support increased recycling volumes and inform projects designed to reduce the estate’s impact on nature. The contract’s 20% waste reduction target places equal emphasis on avoiding waste generation and improving the recovery of materials that remain in circulation.
The work reflects a more analytical model for facilities waste management, where measurement can help identify where material streams are being lost and where operational changes can deliver better outcomes. For Sky, the reporting will support its wider sustainability strategy as it works towards lower waste volumes and higher recycling performance.
Practical Resource Projects
SUEZ’s transformation team will work with Sky on innovative projects each year under the agreement. Potential initiatives include on-site sorting of mixed recyclables for baling, alongside the identification of closed-loop and reuse opportunities.
On-site sorting can improve the quality and separation of materials, while baling may support more efficient handling of recyclables. Closed-loop and reuse options can also help retain materials at their highest useful value, rather than directing them into disposal routes.
The planned projects are designed to translate estate-level data into specific operational improvements. This gives the partnership scope to test measures that suit Sky’s locations and material streams, rather than relying solely on standardised collection services.
Diana Foxlee, Director of Spaces at Sky, said:
“At Sky, we’re committed to finding smarter ways to reduce our environmental impact across our workplaces and operations. This partnership with SUEZ brings together innovation, insight and expertise to help us accelerate progress towards our recycling and waste reduction goals. Together, we’ll explore new opportunities to make better use of resources, reuse more materials and develop innovative solutions that support our sustainability strategy. We’re excited to work with a partner that shares our ambition to deliver meaningful environmental improvements and lasting benefits across our estate.”
Supporting Zero Landfill Goals
Sky’s goal of sending zero waste to landfill provides a clear direction for the partnership, alongside the ambition to exceed a 60% recycling rate. Achieving both objectives will depend on preventing avoidable waste, improving source separation and finding viable recovery or reuse routes for remaining materials.
The contract also demonstrates how waste service providers can play a more active role in corporate sustainability programmes. Beyond collections, the combination of reporting, composition analysis and annual improvement projects gives Sky a platform to assess material flows across a complex national estate.
With nationwide coverage and a defined programme of resource efficiency work, the agreement positions SUEZ and Sky to build on their existing relationship while pursuing measurable reductions in waste and stronger circular use of materials.
