Discover the UK's 5 Most Sustainable Workspace Providers
From cutting-edge initiatives to the benefits of transitioning to an eco-friendly office, we'll explore why these coworking providers are essential for businesses striving to adopt a "green mindset."
In today's climate, companies are increasingly aware of the need to reduce their environmental impact and are taking steps to do so. One such step is partnering with a workspace provider that upholds sustainable practices. Although green offices may come at a higher cost, according to the global JLL Future of Work Survey, 74% of companies surveyed expressed willingness to pay a premium for green credentials, with 56% expecting to do so by 2025.
What is a 'Green Office?
According to Oktra UK,
"A Green Office considers its impact on the environment and takes necessary measures to ensure energy efficiency and lower emissions. Sustainability and biophilic design are integral components of green offices."
Millennials & Gen Z leading the way for green practices
Recent data from Bupa found that 68% of Gen Z feel more concerned about environmental issues than other age groups, and 54% reported being willing to take a pay cut for the sake of ESG concerns. As environmental concerns continue to grow, commitment to sustainability is essential if companies hope to attract and retain talent.
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Elementa
Elementa Workspace runs 30 serviced office buildings listed on Rubberdesk, from London to Manchester, Birmingham and Bristol. Its evidence-based approach to workspace aims to create offices that support the way people actually work.
Elementa Sustainability Initiatives
- BREEAM Excellent: 1 Great St Helen's, its 12-floor building in the City of London, is targeting BREEAM Excellent certification.
- Fully Electric: the same building runs on a fully electric strategy.
- Designed for Wellbeing: workspaces include wellness-focused amenities, terraces on selected floors and communal spaces planned around employee wellbeing.
23 Person External Private Office | 788 Sq. Ft.
601, 120 Regent Street Piccadilly, W1B
Private Office Space for up to 8 People | 264 Sq. Ft.
602, 99 Great Portland Street Fitzrovia, W1W
28 Person External Private Office | 964 Sq. Ft.
305, 75 Grosvenor Street Mayfair, W1K
Work.Life
Work.Life is committed to creating sustainable, inclusive, and happier workspaces for businesses that care about people. Work.Life is committed to sourcing local, sustainable suppliers in order to support its community and reduce its carbon footprint. They are continually reviewing their environmental impact to make use of the latest technologies, while also searching for ways to further improve.
Work.Life Sustainability Initiatives
- B Corp Certified: Work.Life believes that its social and environmental impact is as important as its commercial performance and is proud to be B Corp Certified.
- London Living Wage: The company proudly pays London Living Wage for all work carried out inside Greater London.
- Environmental Impact: 100% of Work.Life electricity is provided by renewable energy suppliers.
- Community: for every new member that joins, Work. Life donates £5 to charity.
11 Person Private Office | 350 Sq. Ft.
1.01, 33 Foley Street Fitzrovia, W1W
19 Person Private Office in London
16, Level 2, 10 Greycoat Place Victoria, SW1P
8 Person External Private Office in Soho
0.02, Waverly House, 9 Noel Street Soho, W1F
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x+why
x+why is a flexible workspace provider that believes that advancing people and the planet, as well as profit, goes beyond responsibility; it makes exceptional sense. They are focussed on building a community of purpose-driven businesses that understand that business should be a force for good.
x+why Sustainability Initiatives
- Pledge: All x+why members commit to improving their business practices.
- B Corp: x+why are a B Corp Certified business, & support members’ applications through our WhyB Programme.
- Spaces: Each location is designed and managed to be as sustainable and ‘green’ as possible, from the chairs, living roofs, and lighting.
- SDGs: x+why is working towards 13 of the 17 UN Sustainability Development Goals.
- Partners: x+why have vetted supply chains for food and beverage, cleaning materials, WCs, and stationery.
8 Person Private Office in London | 363 Sq. Ft.
213, 100 Bollo Lane Chiswick, W4
12 Person Private Office in London | 436 Sq. Ft.
210, 100 Bollo Lane Chiswick, W4
4 Person Private Office | 196 Sq. Ft.
217, 100 Bollo Lane Chiswick, W4
Fora
Made up of flexible, consciously designed spaces, the Fora workplace experience is engineered to maximise productivity, well-being, and overall satisfaction. Since merging with The Office Group, Fora has stayed focused on achieving net zero carbon by 2030.
Fora Sustainability Initiatives
- Transportation: Fora has a partnership with Brompton Bikes providing their members with cycle hire and bike repairs.
- Waste: With a "zero waste to landfill” plan Fora makes sure to recycle everything from food to batteries, and has so far achieved an average 60% recycling rate across all of its buildings.
- Buildings: Fora uses 100% renewable energy and certified carbon-neutral gas at all locations, utilising on-site energy generation where possible.
- Active Greening: Fora has sustainable partnerships with organisations such as Trees for Cities and Cool Earth.
Private Office for up to 58 People with 3 Meeting Rooms & Kitchen | 3,101 Sq. Ft.
Office 1.05, Chancery House, 53-64 Chancery Lane Chancery Lane, WC2A
Private Office for up to 28 People | 2,020 Sq. Ft.
Office 2.06, The Bloomsbury Building, 10 Bloomsbury Way Holborn, WC1A
Private Office for up to 22 People | 675 sqft
35 Folgate Street Liverpool Street, E1
Uncommon
Uncommon has the vision to create a safe and sustainable environment for its members, team, and partners in which to thrive. To ensure this, they have developed their own environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy with ambitious market-leading targets for environmental and social issues.
Uncommon Sustainability Initiatives
- Reduce Emissions Targets: Uncommon is striving to reduce its absolute emissions in line with science, aiming for an 80% reduction by 2025.
- Achieve Net Zero Target: The company aims to become a net zero business across scope 1, 2 and net scope 3 categories by 2027.
- Member Support: Uncommon provides members with the knowledge and tools to help them reduce their impact and embed sustainability within their practices.
- Ethical Purchasing & Procurement: Uncommon is committed to procuring its works, goods, and services in an ethically and environmentally sensitive way, yet with proper regard to its commercial obligations.
Private Office for up to 20 People | 811 sqft
81-87 High Holborn Holborn, WC1V
20 Person Office Available | 670 Sq. Ft.
34-37 Liverpool Street Liverpool Street, EC2M
26 Person Private Office in High Holborn with 2 Meeting Rooms | 1,363 sqft
81-87 High Holborn Holborn, WC1V
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The UK is leading the way in sustainability, offering a range of workspace providers who have made it their mission to reduce their environmental impact while still providing exceptional services. With the help of these 5 sustainable workspace providers, businesses can make a lasting difference within their own organisations and shift towards an eco-friendly future.
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