For over 20 years, we have been at the forefront of environmental and social progress, setting ambitious targets and achieving significant milestones. As we enter the fourth year of our 2030 strategy, we are proud to report substantial progress. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our ongoing efforts to reduce carbon emissions, enhance biodiversity, and support our communities. We continue to lead the way in creating a positive impact on both the environment and society, demonstrating our dedication to a sustainable future.

Greener Spaces

Our 2030 Commitments

Decarbonisation 50% reduction in embodied carbon, versus 2019 industry benchmarks
Decarbonisation 75% reduction in operational carbon intensity, versus 2019
Circular Economy 100% development and operational waste diverted from landfill
Energy 25% improvement in whole building operational energy intensity versus 2019
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Our Latest Performance

Decarbonisation 38% reduction in embodied carbon intensity across our office developments, versus 2019 industry benchmarks at 625kg CO2e/sqm
Decarbonisation 39% reduction in operational carbon intensity across our managed portfolio versus 2019
Circular Economy 100% development and operational waste diverted from landfill
Energy 18% improvement in whole building operational energy intensity versus 2019
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Thriving plACES

Our 2030 Commitments

Education 80,000+ people are benefitting from our education partnerships
Employment 10,000+ people are benefitting from meaningful employment support
Affordable Space £10m affordable workspace, retail units, community and arts spaces at our places
Social Value £200m direct social and economic value generated
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Our Latest Performance

Education 52,400 people have benefited from our education partnerships since 2020
Employment 5,500 people have benefited from our Bright Lights programme since 2020
Affordable Space £5.8m Affordable spaces provided since 2020
Social Value £29.8m Direct social and economic value generated in the first year of our new target
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Responsible Choices

Our 2030 Commitments

Diversity ≥40% Female representation both on the Board and in senior management
Diversity ≥15% Minoritised ethnic representation in senior management
Fair Pay Real Living Wage Paid to all our employees and subcontractors working regularly at our places
SME Spend ≥40% Site spend with SMEs during construction
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Our Latest Performance

Diversity 50% Female representation on the Board and 36% in senior management
Diversity 10% Minoritised ethnic representation in senior management
Fair Pay 100% British Land employees paid Real Living Wage and 97% of supplier workforce
SME SPEND 45% Site spend with SMEs during construction
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Over 20 years of environmental and social progress

For over 20 years, we have been at the forefront of environmental and social progress, setting ambitious targets and achieving significant milestones. As we enter the fourth year of our 2030 strategy, we are proud to report substantial progress. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our ongoing efforts to reduce carbon emissions, enhance biodiversity, and support our communities. We continue to lead the way in creating a positive impact on both the environment and society, demonstrating our dedication to a sustainable future.