In recognition of the urgent action needed to address the climate crisis, Savills remains committed to improving the impact our UK operations have on the environment and society.
As we transition towards becoming a net-zero carbon business by 2030, our latest UK Sustainability Report (2021) demonstrates how Savills works together with clients and local communities to deliver a more sustainable future.
Highlights include:
- Our 2021 carbon emissions were reduced by 44.5% compared with 2018
- Reduced our printing by 71% compared with 2019
- Advised our clients on over 23GW of proposed and operational renewable energy capacity and 1.1GW of demand capacity
- The Times Graduate Employer of Choice for Property for 15 consecutive years (2021)
- Donated £1.1million to local communities via charities, businesses and community groups
- Our people gave over 2,700 hours for pro bono, charity work and educational support
- 51% of our people promoted in 2021 were women
- 110 apprentices engaged, meeting our target number early
Rebecca Smith, Sustainability Director at Savills UK, comments: “2021 was the year where urgency and collaboration was combined with a call for action in the UK and across the globe during the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26), held in Glasgow. Our latest report focuses on our sustainable development goals and highlights from the year, our social impact as well as our approach to governance. We are proud of the progress to date but there is more to be done. Sustainability forms a key part of our UK strategy and is something as a business we are hugely committed to in order to ensure a cleaner and greener environment.”
James Sparrow, CEO, Savills UK & EMEA comments: “At Savills UK, our approach to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) matters is holistic, and we recognise the importance of responsible, sustainable real estate. We remain committed to 9 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) most material to our business. Each of these goals acts as a blueprint for our sustainability strategy. Our strategy is championed at a UK board, divisional and individual level and we are proud to share our progress throughout this report.”