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Ann Beavis


Is Moving Offices Out Of City Centres Good Or Bad For Sustainability?


Businesses across the UK are considering whether it is time to leave the city centre and move to offices on the edge of town or to rural areas where there is more space for social distancing and a less stressful commute. But is the new trend good or bad for sustainability?


Moving out of the city can have a positive impact on the environment if it leads to a shorter commute, encourages people to walk or cycle to work, reduces pollution from city centre deliveries and provides an opportunity to create a more circular, energy efficient office environment.


But it could just as easily lead to a greater reliance on car travel, unnecessary replacement of office furniture and interiors, and require an energy-intensive new build which negatively impacts the environment. In addition, the local economic and social fabric of a city community should be a major consideration when analysing the sustainability impacts.


For many businesses, balancing those issues is a huge challenge. Ann Beavis, Head of Sustainable Development at workplace experts Crown Workspace, provides some guidance…


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