Driving employment-led regeneration
- Letting up Brickfields and Lock Studios, which are fantastic destinations for small businesses in the emerging areas of Hoxton and Bow
- 38 Workspace volunteers took part in virtual CV workshops and interview practice sessions for disadvantaged young Londoners
- Conducted a review of our social impact work
20/21 achievements
- Scale up InspiresMe programme to provide inspiration, knowledge, support and experience to those in our communities at the greatest risk of NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training)
- Deliver development projects in line with our net zero carbon ambitions
21/22 aims
Creating sustainable environments
- Committed to becoming a net zero carbon business by 2030 and published our pathway to achieve that goal in line with our Science-Based Targets
- Reduced absolute Scope 1 & Scope 2 GHG emissions by 28% from our baseline year of 2012/13, ahead of our target reduction of 16%
- Installed 97 new cycle storage spaces and 14 showering facilities, as well as launching a trial of Electric Vehicle charging points to encourage use of green transport
20/21 achievements
- Install solar PV systems at additional properties
- Develop comprehensive climate change resilience strategy for the portfolio
21/22 aims
MAINTAINING AN EMPOWERED, DIVERSE WORKFORCE CONNECTED TO THEIR COMMUNITIES
- Formed an ESG Committee to oversee management of the risks and opportunities associated with climate change and provide strategic direction for our social and governance activities
- Conducted an employee survey and held regular town hall events to keep employees connected during lockdowns
- In partnership with Workspace customers, hosted a series of virtual wellbeing events and festivals for customers and employees, with over 1,000 attendees across 26 sessions
20/21 achievements
- Launch new employee benefit, Health Shield, with a range of health and wellbeing solutions
- Offer employee volunteering opportunities with new charity partner, Single Homeless Project
21/22 aims
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Sustainable transport
This year, we have installed 97 new cycle racks and 14 showering facilities to encourage customers to choose a sustainable and Covid-safe commute into the workplace.
We have installed 5 new Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points at Kennington Park and following their success, we now have plans to roll this out across other sites.
This year we also reintroduced the cycle to work scheme for all Workspace employees.