From Talk to Action: An Interview with Active’s Sustainability Lead
Sustainability is no longer a “nice to have”—it’s a key part of how businesses operate, make decisions, and deliver projects. At Active Workplace Group, it’s something that’s been evolving for years. But what does that actually look like in practice? We sat down with Dawn Mancer, who leads sustainability at Active, to talk about where […]
How Sustainability Trends in Facilities Management are Transforming Workspaces
At Active Workplace Group we pride ourselves on being ahead of the sustainability curve when it comes to FM, and in this short article we explore the major trends that we see growing in our client base. Moving from Idea to Action At Active Workplace Group we increasingly see that decarbonisation in FM is moving […]
Improving EPC Ratings in UK Offices to Drive Decarbonisation
Active Workplace Group has witnessed a lot of market expectation around tougher future standards for rented buildings, and certainly the government has also been consulting on wider EPC reform. But the current official position is that the government is reforming the EPC framework itself — including how EPCs are measured and when they are required […]
Sustainable Office Relocations Made Simple
Being smart around relocating with sustainability in mind is not only ‘the right thing to do’ but can reap a wealth of rewards in terms of cost savings, employee engagement and planet friendly solutions. Active Workplace Group has decades of experience in embedding sustainable practice into relocations and are pleased to offer our point of […]
Why Sustainable Energy Matters in Commercial Office Spaces
Sustainable Energy in Commercial Space At Active Workplace Group we know that the commercial sector in the United Kingdom stands at the forefront of the transition to sustainable energy. With office buildings accounting for roughly 17% of the UK’s total carbon emissions, decarbonising offices, retail spaces, warehouses and other commercial property is both an environmental […]
Sustainability in Commercial Fit Outs – The Tough Decisions Behind Greener Workspaces
HARD CHOICES FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN COMMERCIAL FITOUTS Despite sustainability becoming a central theme in many business strategies including here at Active, many UK businesses face a seeming paradox: despite their commitment to environmental responsibility, many fall short when specifying truly sustainable materials and technologies in their office refurbishments. The balance is usually tipped by a […]