Performance

In the third year of our 2030 sustainability strategy, we continued to deliver strong progress.

Greener spaces
SDG 12
40 %

Reduction in operational carbon intensity (offices) vs 2019

Thriving places
SDG 8
£ 12.5 m

Social value generated, including £1.9m affordable space

Responsible choices
SDG 17
100 %

British Land employees paid at least the Real Living Wage

Sustainability Leadership
GRESB
5 *

GRESB for Standing Investments and Developments – Sector Leader

Our latest reports

For detailed environmental and social performance data, download our Sustainability Progress Report.

Sustainability Progress Report 2023

Sustainability Progress Report 2023

Annual Report and Accounts 2023

Annual Report and Accounts 2023

A Decade of Broadgate Connect

A Decade of Broadgate Connect

Over 20 years of environmental and social progress

2002
2002

Published our first Environment and Social Report.

Broadgate
2004

Launched Sustainability Brief for Developments, leading our sector.

UKGBC
2007

Founding member of the UK Green Building Council.

Young Readers
2011

Started Young Readers Programme partnership with the National Literacy Trust.

Launched Community Charter, laying the foundation for today’s Local Charter.

 

UN Global Compact.
2009

Signatory to the UN Global Compact.

Introduced smart energy management system.

Launched first whole life carbon assessments, improving industry understanding.

 

BREEAM
2008

Delivered first BREEAM Excellent projects.

Launched Community Investment Fund.

GRESB
2014

GRESB European sector leader for the first time.

Installed first air source heat pumps.

Launched first Supply Chain Charter.

Wellbeing Principles
2015

Introduced wellbeing principles for all our places.

Queen's Award
2016

Queen’s Award for lasting economic, social and environmental achievements.

Launched Regent’s Place Customer Community Fund with customers – an industry first.

100 Liverpool Street
2021

Delivered first BREEAM Outstanding development at 100 Liverpool Street.

Science Based Targets initiative validated our carbon reduction targets.

2,100+ people supported into employment through Bright Lights since it began.

Landmark socio-economic research to mark our 10-year Young Readers partnership.

 

Pathway to Net Zero
2020

Launched 2030 sustainability strategy – commitment to be net zero.

Launched Transition Vehicle to fund energy efficiency improvements.

 

Bright Lights
2017

Launched Bright Lights, our skills and employment programme.

1 Triton Square
2022

GRESB Global sector leader for developments.

Completed net zero carbon audits across our standing portfolio.

Contributed £2.9m of affordable space to local communities.

NDT Broadgate
2023

GRESB Global sector leader for developments and European sector leader for standing investments.

Accredited Real Living Wage Employer.

Launched £25m Social Impact Fund to 2030, expanding long-term community investment.

Pioneered NABERS UK 5* for energy performance at 1 Broadgate.

New research revealed our NDT Broadgate arts partnership created £40m economic boost for the UK.

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