Building Better: Clockwise’s 2025 ESG Journey and 2026 Commitment

After a review and consideration of many certifications and accreditations we are proud to form a partnership with Planet Mark.  They are an internationally recognised leader in net zero certification, with 12+ years of experience in helping organisations to reduce carbon emissions. Using 2024 as our baseline year we have measured our carbon emissions across Scopes 1, 2 and extended Scope 3 categories to ensure a full inventory carbon footprint; using this data we will start to focus on our priority areas for reduction over the coming years.

The opening of The Louise By Clockwise marks a new chapter in sustainable workplace design. The building, developed by real estate fund Patrizia, incorporates a hybrid air-sourced heat pump, solar panels on the roof, and rainwater harvesting from both the roof and terraces, significantly reducing energy and water consumption. Solar-reflecting, heat-blocking glazing helps regulate indoor temperatures, while advanced air quality controls ensure a healthy environment for all. Outside, insect hotels support local biodiversity, and EV charging stations encourage low-emission commuting. Every element of this building reflects our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and positive environmental impact.

In 2025 we became fully compliant with the Simpler Recycling Regulations in England, using the opportunity to improve our recycling operations across the entire Clockwise portfolio. We installed clearer waste streams and signage for members and began sharing transparent monthly data to encourage members to help us improve our recycling rates.

We provided members with 171 bespoke data reports to help them measure their carbon footprint, comply with environmental regulations, or work toward certifications such as B Corp. This is a significant rise from the 35 member data requests in 2024 and highlights how environmental measurement and management are becoming priorities for more businesses. Offering this level of insight and support is an important part of the value we aim to deliver at Clockwise; giving members a clearer understanding of their impact, empowering them to meet their own sustainability goals, and helping them demonstrate responsible practices to stakeholders.

This year, we’ve partnered with many charities and local community groups across all locations. We were also honoured to be nominated for ‘Charitable Initiative of the Year’ and ‘Excellence in Community Engagement’ at the Property Week ESG Edge Awards for our work in Bristol and Belfast.

Here are some of our charity highlights from 2025:

• In Glasgow, we held a fundraiser for the Scottish SPCA and we donated surplus office furniture to Cancer Research UK through our partnership with Collecteco.
• In Belfast, we donated books to 2 Royale Avenue children’s library and we donated surplus office furniture to local youth centre Include Youth.
• In Liverpool, we raised money for LGBTQ+ charity Sahir House and we donated pedestals, cupboards, sofas and whiteboards to the YMCA charity.
• In Edinburgh, we held a fundraiser for St Columba’s Hospice and we collected home essentials for Fresh Start food bank, helping homeless people get established in their new homes.
• In Cardiff, we collected numerous bags of donations for Cancer Research.
• In Cheltenham, we hosted a ‘guess the baby name’ event for the Home Start Gloucestershire charity, we held an easter egg collection raising money for Trussell Trust food bank and hosted sign language and guide dog lunch and learns.
• In Leeds, we collected bags of clothes for Leeds South & East Foodbank, we raised money for Breast Cancer Now and we sponsored the Women of Irish Heritage charity event.
• In Wood Green we collected food items for Bounds Green food bank.
• In Manchester, we collected clothes for Smart Works charity for International Women’s Day and raised money for conservation charity The Shark Trust.
• In Bristol, our charity of the year is Bristol Dementia Action Alliance who we have been raising money for throughout the year with lunch and learns and charity raffles. We also hosted an event with Sea Cycler charity as part of Earth Day where our members helped to pick out rubbish from the river.
• In Exeter, we donated bags of clothing to HospisCare and hosted a ‘life with a guide dog’ event for our members.
• In Southampton, we collected food for City Mission food bank.
• In Bromley, our charity of the year is Greener and Cleaner Bromley who we have been raising money for throughout the year with ‘ladies who latte’ events and a terrarium making workshop.
• In Brussels, we held a fundraiser for Femmes De Droit charity.
• In Antwerp, we have offered free study space to hundreds of students in partnership with Study360.

In 2025, we delivered a vibrant programme of environmental events across our locations – added value that makes being part of Clockwise even more rewarding. From interactive recycling workshops in Glasgow and sustainability expos in The Hague, to hands-on planting activities in Exeter, Cheltenham and Belfast, members had countless opportunities to learn, create and engage with greener living. Earth Day celebrations saw our teams in Antwerp and Leeds giving out flower and fruit seeds, while in Manchester, donated glass jars were transformed into wildflower seed shakers for members to spread across the city. These activities not only brought our communities together, but also helped inspire practical, everyday actions toward a more sustainable future.

Looking ahead to 2026, we’ve been revisiting our Positive Impact Strategy and realigning it alongside our work with Planet Mark and other environmental certifications, such as ISO 14001, to ensure that we are making the biggest impact across our main areas of operation and beginning to reduce emissions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3.

As we move into next year, we will continue measuring our carbon footprint and looking at ways in which we can reduce our emissions and improve our overall positive impact on the environment.