The Sustainable Facilities Management Index (SFMI)
Transforming property management for a better tomorrow
Facilities management (FM) teams are under growing pressure to meet client sustainability targets, comply with evolving regulations and show real ESG progress, all while running day-to-day operations. On top of that, it can be hard to know where to start or what to focus on first.
As a knowledge leader in the FM industry, the SFMI empowers businesses to drive positive impact. Through our exclusive partnership programme, collaborative forums, trusted assessment framework, and our first-of-its-kind self-assessment tool, we help you achieve measurable results in decarbonisation, social impact and wellbeing strategies.
Our Partners
We’ve been partnering with the leading facilities management providers since 2013. Together, we’ve created a vision and roadmap for aspiring FM providers to lead the industry in sustainability.
“Our experience with the SFMI has been transformative. The comprehensive ESG audit across all 22 topics has not only validated our sustainability efforts but also helped provide invaluable insights that have propelled our practices to new heights.”
Jason Roberts, Group Director for Sustainability at Mitie
Why join the SFMI?
Set the standard – with guidance from industry experts
Built by and for the facilities and property management sector, the SFMI reflects the realities of operational delivery, client expectations, and sustainability leadership.
Enhance your reputation
The SFMI accreditation is a respected mark of sustainability leadership in the sector. Our independent assessment gives you credible evidence to demonstrate progress and value to clients, investors and stakeholders.
Deliver measurable sustainability impact
We go beyond scoring, turning results into practical improvement plans that drive measurable impact in decarbonisation, climate risk and opportunities, social value, and wellbeing.
Create value through collaboration
Our active community brings FM providers and in-house teams together to share experiences and drive sector-wide improvement.
Our Insights
Explore our latest reports and case studies, showing how facilities management organisations are tackling ESG challenges and improving performance in practice through SFMI membership and assessments.
Q&A: BAM FM’s Journey with The SFMI
Report: FM Leaders Zero in on What Really Matters in Sustainability (2025)
Unlocking the Commercial Opportunities from Sustainability | Mitie
Navigating the Changing Regulatory Landscape for Scope 3 Emissions in FM
Our Solutions
The SFMI’s assessment framework is designed as a progression, starting with a practical self-assessment for organisations building ESG capability, and scaling up to a full, in-depth ESG assessment as maturity increases.
ESG Self-Assessment Tool
Many FM teams know ESG expectations are rising but lack a quick, practical way to understand where they stand or where to prioritise limited time and resources. Our self-assessment helps organisations gain a clear snapshot of their ESG maturity and identify realistic next steps.
Certified SFMI Assessment
As clients and stakeholders demand credible evidence of sustainability performance, many FM providers find it difficult to demonstrate progress in a consistent and recognised way. Our certified assessment supports facilities management organisations that need robust, independent validation of their ESG performance.
SFMI Membership
Keeping pace with evolving ESG standards, regulations, and best practice can be challenging, especially without a peer network or reliable guidance. SFMI membership connects FM professionals with insights, tools, and a community focused on continuous improvement.
Scope 3 Research
Measuring and managing Scope 3 emissions remains one of the most complex challenges in facilities management, with limited standardised approaches available. Working with committed FM providers, we developed the Scope 3 Framework for FM, released in 2023, to bring greater clarity and consistency to how these emissions are measured.
Join the SFMI
Book a no-obligation discovery call to discuss the best level for your organisation’s ESG experience and goals.
“The SFMI is a great way to communicate internally and externally how we are leading with sustainability. It provides us a useful opportunity to collaborate with our peers and change the industry for the better.”
Fran Chinery, Environmental Sustainability Manager at Skanska
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