Join the SFMI

Becoming an SFMI partner has numerous benefits to FM and property management organisations. In addition to enhancing company reputation and unlocking new business opportunities, SFMI partners are also able to stay ahead of regulations and trends and collaborate and build networks with the community of FM leaders.

SFMI partners are leading the way in sustainable FM, showcasing their progress to customers. As we help companies grow, we also refine our own assessment process. Each evaluation improves our criteria, ensuring they stay relevant, robust, and achievable

DOwnload 2025 SFMi Programme OVERVIEW

Strategic Approach

Overall, taking a strategic and iterative approach will help improve environmental, social and governance outcomes of the FM industry, as well as a whole, through upskilling the sector’s service providers.

Partners also benefit from a programme of events, inclusion in thought leadership activities, a regular newsletter and the opportunity to participate in research projects. Partnership is based on a two-tier structure with both levels of partnership following the same basic methodology and framework of assessment criteria. Assessments take place on an annual cycle, beginning in early summer and ending with feedback presentations in late autumn.

Our Assessments and Benchmarking

The assessments consist of a 4-stage process: 

• An initial assessment of current sustainability performance. This includes information known to the SFMI and Acclaro as well as public information. The SFMI then provides the Partner with a set of areas of focus to prepare them for the audit.
• Audit – This assessment is performed as a direct audit virtually with the Partner over 1 or 2 days (depending on the membership level). This audit assesses the Partner against the 23 Criteria and gives them a score from 0-5 for each.
• Additional evidence – Following the sudit, Partners have the opportunity to submit additional evidence to support their audit. The SFMI makes a final assessment and overall scores are given
• Feedback – The SFMI provides partners with feedback through a Company Scorecard with recommendations.

Our Partnership Levels

Member

Ideal for smaller FM providers or those starting their sustainability journey, this membership offers full access to SFMI content and an online assessment to help build your ESG roadmap. While the score isn’t public or verified, it provides a valuable first step in identifying key gaps and focus areas.

Assured

This membership level includes the SFMI membership benefits, along with a validated and audited 1-day assessment, and recognition through media exposure for your sustainability achievements.

Premium

The membership level for FM providers committed to sustainability leadership, risk reduction, and unlocking new opportunities. This includes full membership benefits, a
validated and audited 2-day assessment, and media recognition. Premium Partners
also receive strategic support, such as workshops or upskilling sessions tailored to
their sustainability goals.