The Big Energy Race | Workspace ®

The Big energy race. we go again.

Last February we powered down, we dimmed the lights, we switched off and we saved big. Now we’re doing it all again this November. Are you in?

The energy wasted in office buildings every year is equivalent to the annual energy consumption of 65,000 UK homes. During our last Big Energy Race in February, we saved over 860,000 kWh - the equivalent of 28 Glastonbury Festivals.

So in November, we’re going again. We want to keep up the momentum and save even more, doing our bit for the planet as we go about our working day. Best of all, saving energy in offices is often a quick win. It’s switching stuff off when not in use, turning off lights and heating when you leave, or taking the stairs instead of the lift. Little things you might not notice, but together make a big difference.

IT'S A BIG ENERGY RACE, WITH BIG REWARDS

This time around, we’re literally going green with our prizes, and will be planting hundreds of trees for the winning sites in each of the four corners of London and South-East England. There will also be some other cool energy giveaways along the way.

What's more, if every Workspace building meets their energy saving target during the competition, we’ll collectively save the energy equivalent of one of the below...

WHAT IS WORKSPACE DOING TO HELP?

We’re fully committed to sustainability within Workspace, and we’ve nailed our colours to the mast with a pledge to reach net zero.

The Big Energy Race is a part of this, but we’re doing so much more, such as upgrading to energy-efficient windows, installing solar panels and switching to movement-sensor lighting.

Throughout November we're encouraging all Workspace customers to consider their energy usage and save it wherever possible, mainly by switching stuff off when it’s not in use, we have plenty of other ideas to share.

“The Big Energy Race is back by popular demand, last time we saved over 860,000 kWh, no easy feat! We’re back to keep up the momentum on energy saving”

Sustainability Engagement and Reporting Manager, Melisa Gooding

MEET YOUR SUSTAINABLE NEIGHBOURS

Want to start your sustainability journey or need some inspiration to keep momentum with achieving your green goals?

Meet Workspace customer Future Plus based at The Metal Box Factory. They help transform businesses to a more sustainable future in a meaningful and accessible way.

We've teamed up with them to bring you a series of Carbon Crunch - Discover how to reduce your business’s energy consumption and carbon footprint. We’ll explore the current energy landscape, practical tips for energy conservation in the workplace, and provide a practical workshop for calculating key elements of your business’s carbon footprint. 