Nationwide placemaker, Muse’s industry-leading approach to sustainability and social impact has taken a major step forward, as former EMEA head of social value – sustainable operations at JLL, Syreeta Bayne, has joined the business’ senior leadership team as its first head of social value and sustainability.

With approximately 15 years’ experience, six of which were in the construction sector working at Interserve and BAM UK, Syreeta has created, led and consulted on various social and sustainability projects, in partnership with private and public sector clients including Southwark Council, Legal and General Investment Management, AVIVA, La Salle and Homes England. One of Syreeta’s main drives will be to further develop Muse’s combined approach to social value, sustainability, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes North Midlands has made a £1,000 donation to a Hucknall-based resource centre which houses a variety of groups and services to the local community. Under One Roof is run by a management committee made up of volunteers who look after foodbanks, furniture projects and community cafés for those living in the area.

Rebecca Wells, Centre Co-ordinator at Under One Roof, said: “We were thrilled and very grateful to receive the donation from Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes North Midlands.

With organisations and purchasers under pressure to pay attention to sustainable procurement, there continues to be an increased interest in more sustainable IT products. During March, a record-high number of products were certified according to the sustainability certification TCO Certified. More certified products make it easier for purchasers to make more sustainable choices.

IT products are a source of greenhouse gases (GHGs) throughout their entire life cycle — from manufacturing through to distribution, use and disposal. With improvements in design, manufacturing, technology and user behaviour it is possible to limit the impact.

Bremont, Britain's largest manufacturer of luxury watches, have announced that it has appointed industry veteran Davide Cerrato as CEO and a member of the Board.

Bolstering Bremont's in-house capabilities, Cerrato brings with him extensive experience in branding, product design and development, supply-chain management, and production. Cerrato has a proven track record, having worked with some of the most notable brands in the watch industry including Tudor, Montblanc and Panerai.

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice have announced the appointment of seasoned technology executive Mittu Sridhara as an Operating Principal. Mr. Sridhara will play a key role in evaluating investment opportunities and driving value creation at the Firm's portfolio companies.

"We are excited to welcome Mittu to CD&R as we continue to strengthen the breadth and depth of our Operating Principal team, who we believe serve a critical role in the growth and transformation of our portfolio companies," said David Novak, Co-President of CD&R.

Tata Communications, a global digital ecosystem enabler, today announces completion of the acquisition of The Switch Enterprises LLC (The Switch) through its wholly owned international subsidiary Tata Communications (Netherlands) B.V. The US $58.8 Mn (₹486.3 Crores) cash transaction has been closed post customary adjustments and regulatory approvals.