For us, corporate responsibility is about reducing our use of resources, meeting our customers' needs, supporting our communities, and getting the best out of our staff and suppliers.
British Land awards
Each year we recognise our employees and suppliers for delivering value, and making a difference to our customers and communities.
NATURAL RESOURCES
Energy Reduction
- Fort Kinnaird Shopping Park in Edinburgh reduced energy use by 28%, saving our occupiers £13,000 and cutting carbon emissions by 80 tonnes.
Energy Reduction
- York House in London W1 reduced total energy use by 1.1 million kWh, saving us and our occupiers £63,000 and cutting carbon emissions by 400 tonnes.
Water Reduction
- Parkgate Shopping in Rotherham reduced water use by 42%, saving 2.1 million litres of water and cutting costs for occupiers by £2,640.
Waste Management
- Eastgate Shopping Centre in Basildon sent zero waste to landfill, recycling 79% and incinerating the remainder, saving £32,000 in landfill taxes.
Waste Management
- 8Build at 1 Pilgrim Street in London recovered 97% of development waste, saving £19,500 in landfill taxes.
Resource Management in Continental Europe
- Nassica Retail and Leisure Park in Madrid reduced energy use by 1%, saving 41,500 kWh of energy, €6,000 on energy bills and 277 tonnes of carbon.
CUSTOMERS
Sustainability Collaboration
- Western Asset Management, one of our occupiers at 10 Exchange Square, actively engaged in our Environmental Working Group, introducing a range of initiatives to cut energy and water use.
Cost Reduction
- Smith Young, managing agent at Meadowhall Shopping Centre in Sheffield, cut forecast service charge costs by 18%, saving retailers £2.3 million.
Customer Service
- Colliers CRE, managing agent for five of our shopping parks, was rated as ‘excellent’ for service, communication and responsiveness by more than half of our staff surveyed.
Customer Service
- Michael Urban (Ultimate Security Services), security guard at 350 Euston Road in Regent’s Place, received outstanding feedback for his attitude and efforts.
COMMUNITIES
Fundraising
- Eastgate Shopping Centre raised £130,000 for good causes, including local hospices and the Poppy Appeal. 15 members of the team even cycled from London to Paris for charity.
Community Contribution
- Christine Tona (Broadgate Estates) works with East London Business Alliance to help jobseekers to find employment at Broadgate, helping them to turn their lives around.
Community Collaboration
- Jean Hurman (West Euston Partnership) is a tireless campaigner for the residents of West Euston, where Regent’s Place is located.
STAFF AND SUPPLIERS
Staff Volunteering
- Miles Price (Planning Executive) has been championing Capital Kids Cricket for several years, as well as volunteering in local schools, generously giving his own time.
Staff Environmental Engagement
- Scott Jackson (Business Analyst) cut his home energy use by 33% after installing an energy monitor, and is now encouraging our staff to take this step, with British Land funding the monitors.
Finance Team
- Colliers CRE Finance Team was rated as ‘excellent’ for responsiveness, accuracy, problem solving, communication and understanding of our needs by more than half of our staff surveyed.
Supplier of the Year
- Mace was a skilled and efficient project manager at Ropemaker Place, delivering this premium 600,000 sq ft office development on time and under budget.
