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CUTTING-EDGE GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE
At Lakeside, a commitment to sustainability helps attract like-minded occupiers who are focused on their people and the planet. From start-ups, right through to FTSE 250 companies, there is strong buy-in from all our occupiers that this is a journey we are on together.
With their staff in mind, we in turn help our occupiers create less environmental impact. For example, we offer a free occupier shuttle bus service to the local city centre and main stations; we have a dedicated bike lane into the city with lots of bike storage onsite and we have 40+ EV charging stations.
We have also invested in an initiative to conserve water on campus while reducing our carbon footprint. Collaborating with H2OiQ, we installed a water saving system to benefit the campus and occupiers.
The installation of aerated flow restrictors for wash hand basins and dual flow outlets for kitchen sinks has reduced water consumption from an average of 7.3 litres per minute to 3.5 litres per minute. This has resulted in a 50 per cent reduction in water usage, saving 13,000,000 litres per annum.
We take our responsibilities to support the UK’s net zero strategy seriously and we also contribute to broader global frameworks like the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action).
THE BASELINE FOR A BETTER OFFICE FUTURE
Sustainable office sites are no longer a forward-thinking perk or buzz word – I see them as the baseline for a better future. We are not just imagining that future…we are trying to engineer it.
Through landmark projects like a solar car park, a commitment to the highest environmental standards, eco initiatives for occupiers and alignment with national climate legislation, it sets a new benchmark for responsible office business space in the UK.
