Case Study

BNP Paribas

BNP Paribas invests in the future of the workplace.

BNP Paribas is one of the six strongest banks in the world according to Standard & Poor’s and the largest bank in the eurozone by deposits. With a presence in more than 80 countries and more than 200,000 employees, including 160,000 in Europe, BNP Paribas is a leading European provider of financial services on a worldwide scale. In the United Kingdom, BNP Paribas’ 8,000 staff deliver a wide range of financial services to institutions, corporations and individuals through their different businesses: BNP Paribas Corporate and Investment Banking, Investment Solutions and Equipment Solutions.

Assurity Consulting has a 20 year history supporting BNP Paribas in the provision of Workplace Environmental Assessments, Legionella Risk Assessments and Awareness Training, Asbestos Surveys and Fire Risk Assessments. At the start of the working relationship Assurity Consulting was commissioned to provide expert advice on the provision and design of wet cooling systems for their new headquarters. The organisation was having recurrent problems with water treatment management (cooling towers etc)  which if unresolved, could have potentially disrupted their business operations. Assurity Consulting were approached to provide independent monitoring of the existing water treatment programme. After extensive discussions, Assurity Consulting guided them through many complex issues to reach a practical, workable and effective solution.

Credit control
John Baldwin, Building Services Manager and his team have the responsibility to satisfy the
needs of a demanding workforce and to demonstrate statutory compliance. Areas of perceived high-risk included legionella, air and water and John recognised that BNP Paribas have a strong brand reputation to protect.

The working partnership with Assurity Consulting has helped them to provide a safe and comfortable environment for all employees across all corporate offices. They also have the reassurance that all their wet cooling and domestic systems are under control. They receive independent verification that all major contractors (maintenance, catering and vending) are performing in line with agreed standards. Assurity Consulting has also provided web-based reporting tools that enables BNP Paribas to seamlessly view and manage all reports and actions.

Realising their investment
“Our knowledge of our own water systems has grown appreciably. We are now able to manage more effectively and make informed decisions regarding our resources. Assurity Consulting has provided us with “a safe pair of hands” acting on behalf of and in the interest of BNP Paribas. They provide timely and concise professional advice allowing us to respond quickly and effectively to workplace environment issues identified during regular Assurity Consulting visits.” - John Baldwin

BNP Paribas proactively manage their building compliance management. Assurity Consulting provide them with customised and bespoke management plans that enable them to focus resources in appropriate areas. They are also able to promote their achievements in facilities management across their organisation.

“Assurity Consulting has helped us to maintain a certain high standard over the years. Now whenever we take on new building stock, we always implement our environmental workplace programme by instructing Assurity Consulting.” - John Baldwin

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