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From Blueprint to Workplace: Enabling Sustainability in London's Office Buildings Autumn 2025

Our report examines how human and non‑human actors across London’s commercial real estate system influence sustainability outcomes throughout an office building’s lifecycle, drawing on interviews, site visits, and archival research.

Report summary

We identify key barriers; such as heritage constraints, green lease negotiations, recycled‑material perceptions, and performance gaps—and reframes these as opportunities for improved collaboration, earlier tenant engagement, and mindset shifts.

In conclusion, sustainability in office buildings can be significantly enhanced through practical changes to processes, industry norms, and stakeholder intentions, enabling London to progress toward ambitious environmental goals.

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