Rentokil Terminix Wins the 2024 CBRE Innovation of the Year Award

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Rentokil Terminix has been awarded the 2024 CBRE Supplier Innovation Challenge winner for North America, receiving the Innovation of the Year Award for its sustainable pest-proofing solutions. The company's innovative product range, first launched in the U.K., helps reduce chemical dependency in pest control through comprehensive building protection features.

Selected from over 100 initiatives and 11 finalists, the winning innovation includes solutions for ground protection, expansion joints, building holes, and commercial facilities. The system, evaluated based on user experience, cost optimization, and efficiency, represents a significant advancement in environmentally responsible pest management.

DALLAS, Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rentokil Terminix, North America's largest pest control provider, is proud to announce its recognition as the 2024 Supplier Innovation Challenge winner for North America, awarded by CBRE Global Workplace Solutions. The company received the prestigious Innovation of the Year Award for its proprietary range of sustainable pest-proofing solutions.

The proprietary range of sustainable pest and rodent exclusion products helps reduce the dependency on chemical interventions.

CBRE evaluated over 100 innovation initiatives from supplier partners across North America, ultimately selecting 11 finalists. Each innovation was assessed based on key factors, including user experience enhancement, cost optimization, technology utilization and overall impact on efficiency.

This year's award-winning innovation features a comprehensive suite of pest-proofing solutions suitable for nearly any type of building. Designed to fortify high-risk areas inside and out, the range of pest and rodent exclusion products also helps reduce the dependency on chemical interventions, further emphasizing the company's commitment to environmental sustainability.

"The Rentokil Terminix Innovation Center is honored to display CBRE's Innovation of the Year Award," said Dr. Cassie Krejci, Head of Science and Innovation for Rentokil Terminix. "This recognition is a testament to our global teams' dedication to driving meaningful innovation in pest management, and it inspires us to continue to push boundaries and develop forward-thinking solutions that shape the future."

First launched in the U.K. by parent company Rentokil Initial, this comprehensive proofing package includes solutions for ground protection, expansion joints, and any holes, voids, vents or weeps found along a building. It also addresses pedestrian doors and commercial dock levelers. The company is evaluating additional innovations to further enhance the proofing package, with plans to launch new proofing solutions in the near future.

This innovative range of pest-proofing solutions represents a leap forward in the pest management industry by prioritizing non-chemical treatment and more environmentally responsible methods. With dedicated innovation centers worldwide, Rentokil Terminix and its global family of brands drive best-in-class solutions aligned with their mission to protect people, enhance lives, and preserve our planet.

To learn more about Rentokil Terminix, visit www.enhancedpestcontrol.com. To learn more about Rentokil's global innovation initiatives, visit www.rentokil.com/about/pest-control-innovation.

About Rentokil Terminix

Rentokil Terminix is North America's leading residential and commercial services provider. The company provides health, hygiene, environment, and pest management services, including protection against termites, bed bugs, mosquitoes, rodents and other pests. It is part of Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE: RTO), one of the largest business services companies in the world. To learn more, visit EnhancedPestControl.com or linkedin.com/company/rentokilterminix.

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FAQ

What award did Rentokil Terminix (RTO) win in 2024?

Rentokil Terminix won the 2024 CBRE Supplier Innovation Challenge and Innovation of the Year Award for North America for their sustainable pest-proofing solutions.

How many competitors did Rentokil Terminix (RTO) beat for the 2024 CBRE award?

Rentokil Terminix was selected from over 100 innovation initiatives, with 11 finalists chosen across North America.

What makes Rentokil Terminix's (RTO) 2024 award-winning innovation unique?

Their innovation features sustainable pest-proofing solutions that reduce chemical dependency, including comprehensive protection for ground, expansion joints, building holes, and commercial facilities.

Where was Rentokil Terminix's (RTO) award-winning pest control system first launched?

The comprehensive proofing package was first launched in the U.K. by parent company Rentokil Initial before being implemented in North America.