In the third year of our 2030 sustainability strategy, we continued to deliver strong progress.
Our latest reports
For detailed environmental and social performance data, download our Sustainability Progress Report.
Over 20 years of environmental and social progress
![2002](/sites/british-land-corp/files/sustainability/performance/Timeline/2002_BL_ESG_Report.jpg)
Published our first Environment and Social Report.
![Broadgate](/sites/british-land-corp/files/sustainability/performance/Timeline/Exchange%20House.jpg)
Launched Sustainability Brief for Developments, leading our sector.
![UKGBC](/sites/british-land-corp/files/sustainability/performance/Timeline/2007_UKGBC_square.jpg)
Founding member of the UK Green Building Council.
![Young Readers](/sites/british-land-corp/files/sustainability/performance/Timeline/2011_NLT.jpg)
Started Young Readers Programme partnership with the National Literacy Trust.
Launched Community Charter, laying the foundation for today’s Local Charter.
![UN Global Compact.](/sites/british-land-corp/files/sustainability/performance/Timeline/UN_Global_Compact.jpg)
Signatory to the UN Global Compact.
Introduced smart energy management system.
Launched first whole life carbon assessments, improving industry understanding.
![BREEAM](/sites/british-land-corp/files/sustainability/performance/Timeline/2008_BREEAM_square.jpg)
Delivered first BREEAM Excellent projects.
Launched Community Investment Fund.
![GRESB](/sites/british-land-corp/files/sustainability/performance/Timeline/2014_GRESB.png)
GRESB European sector leader for the first time.
Installed first air source heat pumps.
Launched first Supply Chain Charter.
![Wellbeing Principles](/sites/british-land-corp/files/sustainability/performance/Timeline/2015_Wellbeing_Principles.jpg)
Introduced wellbeing principles for all our places.
![Queen's Award](/sites/british-land-corp/files/sustainability/performance/Timeline/2016_Queens_Award_crop.jpg)
Queen’s Award for lasting economic, social and environmental achievements.
Launched Regent’s Place Customer Community Fund with customers – an industry first.
![100 Liverpool Street](/sites/british-land-corp/files/sustainability/performance/Timeline/2021_100LS.jpg)
Delivered first BREEAM Outstanding development at 100 Liverpool Street.
Science Based Targets initiative validated our carbon reduction targets.
2,100+ people supported into employment through Bright Lights since it began.
Landmark socio-economic research to mark our 10-year Young Readers partnership.
![Pathway to Net Zero](/sites/british-land-corp/files/sustainability/performance/Timeline/2020_pathway-to-net-zero.jpg)
Launched 2030 sustainability strategy – commitment to be net zero.
Launched Transition Vehicle to fund energy efficiency improvements.
![Bright Lights](/sites/british-land-corp/files/sustainability/performance/Timeline/2017_Bright_Lights.jpg)
Launched Bright Lights, our skills and employment programme.
![1 Triton Square](/sites/british-land-corp/files/sustainability/performance/Timeline/2022_1TS.jpg)
GRESB Global sector leader for developments.
Completed net zero carbon audits across our standing portfolio.
Contributed £2.9m of affordable space to local communities.
![NDT Broadgate](/sites/british-land-corp/files/sustainability/performance/Timeline/NDT%20Broadgate.jpg)
GRESB Global sector leader for developments and European sector leader for standing investments.
Accredited Real Living Wage Employer.
Launched £25m Social Impact Fund to 2030, expanding long-term community investment.
Pioneered NABERS UK 5* for energy performance at 1 Broadgate.
New research revealed our NDT Broadgate arts partnership created £40m economic boost for the UK.