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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Second Home
Second Home is a London-based company providing coworking and serviced offices in four locations across the city. The company has further sites in Los Angeles, California (USA), and Lisbon, Portugal. Across its locations, Second Home utilizes green energy solutions, including a “bubble roof” at one of its London sites that actively responds to external weather conditions to reduce heating and cooling waste.
Second Home Sustainability Initiatives
- 100% Green Energy: All Second Home locations use green energy.
- B Corp Certified: The company is proud to be B Corp Certified and is committed to B Corp to supporting people, brands, and businesses that are doing good, offering special membership rates for other B Corp businesses.
- Living Wage: Second Home is an accredited Living Wage employer
- Supporting Local Communities: Offering free meeting room hours to hold away days, fundraising, or board meetings.
External Private Office for up to 34 People
2nd Floor, 45-47 Clerkenwell Green Clerkenwell London, EC1R
External Private Office for up to 9 People
1st Floor, 45-47 Clerkenwell Green Clerkenwell London, EC1R
External Private Office for up to 40 People plus Meeting Room
5th Floor, 45-47 Clerkenwell Green Clerkenwell London, EC1R
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.
External Private Office for up to 3 People
20 Red Lion Street London, WC1R
External Private Office for up to 11 People
1st Floor, 120 Aldersgate Street London, EC1A
Co-Working Desks Available
9 Noel Street London, W1F
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.
Private Office for up to 5 People | 197 Sq. Ft.
100 Bollo Lane Chiswick Works London, W4
Private Office for up to 9 People | 378 Sq. Ft.
100 Bollo Lane Chiswick Works London, W4
Private Office for up to 20 People | 1,141 Sq. Ft.
100 Bollo Lane Chiswick Works London, W4
ForaSpace
Comprising of 14 flexible, consciously designed spaces the Fora workplace experience is engineered to maximise productivity, well-being, and overall satisfaction. Having recently merged with The Office Group, Fora has remained focussed on achieving net zero carbon by 2030 and remains sustainably focused.
ForaSpace 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 36 People | 1,257 Sq. Ft.
110 Southwark Street London, SE1
Private Office for up to 28 People | 1,109 Sq. Ft.
12 Red Lion Square London, WC1R
Private Office for up to 37 People | 2,063 Sq. Ft.
42 Berners Street London, W1T
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.
31 Person Office Available
34-37 Liverpool Street London, EC2M
93 Person Office Available - Self Contained | 3,730 Sq. Ft.
81-87 High Holborn London, WC1V
Private Office for up to 34 People | 1,360 Sq. Ft.
81-87 High Holborn London, 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 organizations and shift towards an eco-friendly future.
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