The decarbonisation programme is set to save £1 million per year and reduce carbon emissions by 850 tonnes.
The trust is the main provider of acute medical, surgical and outpatient services to around half a million people in west Berkshire. It is said to manage more than 130,000 A&E attendances, 60,000 non-elective admissions, 5,400 elective admissions, and over 40,000-day cases each year.
A 32 strong Veolia FM team will provide 24-hour cover for a range of FM, utility, mechanical and electrical services, including heating, ventilation and cooling, emergency generation, lighting, medical furniture, compressed air and medical gas supplies. They will also deliver optimisation and control of all utilities that include gas, electricity, and hot and cold water supplies, and will liaise with the Environmental Agency, on behalf of the hospital, for environmental matters such as gas use, noise, and site impact.
The team can control energy by using building energy management systems, with Hubgrade monitoring and targeting software providing additional analysis to further carbon reductions.
John Abraham, chief operating officer - Veolia UK & Ireland - industrial, water & energy said: "Through our experience of delivering successful FM and utility contracts in other hospitals, we understand how critical service delivery relies on a partnership approach to deliver services safely, efficiently and without disruption to patient care. Our Greenpath Zero carbon offer enables the NHS to become more sustainable, and focus budgets on patient care, we can help enhance the estate and move a step nearer the net zero carbon target. We look forward to continuing our support to the Trust, and advancing the programmes that can redirect cost savings to healthcare."