Sustainability
The Langham Estate ESG
We’ve been caring for our corner of Fitzrovia for many years, and we embrace the responsibility to guide it toward a truly sustainable future. As part of this commitment, we’ve established a dedicated sustainability team to develop a clear framework of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) guidelines. This framework keeps us accountable in creating a positive impact on our planet and people.
Our commitment to Net Zero
At The Langham Estate, we’ve set an ambitious goal: to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040, across all three scopes. We’re working with occupiers, partners, and the wider community to drive change. In 2023, we joined the Westminster Sustainable City Charter.
We’ve aligned our approach with the UN’s Race to Zero campaign, following the five key pillars:
Pledge
We’re the first Planet Mark member to achieve official ‘Net Zero Committed’ status. As part of this we have established a 50% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions as well as a 42% in Scope 3 emissions by 2031 and 90% reduction across all scopes by 2040.
Plan
Our Board-approved Transition Plan outlines a clear path to net zero, including a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2031, and 90% across all scopes by 2040.
Proceed
We’ve established a carbon baseline for FY23/24 and are rolling out carbon reduction initiatives across five key areas – from switching to renewables and phasing out gas boilers, to improving insulation and HVAC systems.
Publish
We’ve established a carbon baseline for FY23/24. View Certificate.
We’ll share annual updates on our emissions and progress against our targets.
Persuade
The Langham Estate is committed to ensuring that our public communications and any engagement or lobbying that we participate in directly or through trade associations will be aligned with our net zero ambitions at a local, sectoral or national level.
At The Langham Estate, we’ve set an ambitious goal: to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040, across all three scopes. We’re working with occupiers, partners, and the wider community to drive change. In 2023, we joined the Westminster Sustainable City Charter.
We’ve aligned our approach with the UN’s Race to Zero campaign, following the five key pillars:
Pledge
We’re the first Planet Mark member to achieve official ‘Net Zero Committed’ status. As part of this we have established a 50% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions as well as a 42% in Scope 3 emissions by 2031 and 90% reduction across all scopes by 2040.
Plan
Our Board-approved Transition Plan outlines a clear path to net zero, including a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2031, and 90% across all scopes by 2040.
Proceed
We’ve established a carbon baseline for FY23/24 and are rolling out carbon reduction initiatives across five key areas – from switching to renewables and phasing out gas boilers, to improving insulation and HVAC systems.
Publish
We’ve established a carbon baseline for FY23/24. View Certificate.
We’ll share annual updates on our emissions and progress against our targets.
Persuade
The Langham Estate is committed to ensuring that our public communications and any engagement or lobbying that we participate in directly or through trade associations will be aligned with our net zero ambitions at a local, sectoral or national level.
Supporting our people
At The Langham Estate, we’re committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for our staff and tenants alike. In 2024, we carried out a staff satisfaction survey, achieving a 90% response rate. The feedback identified four key areas for improvement, which our leadership team is now actively addressing.
Mental health and wellbeing remain a top priority: we have trained Mental Health First Aiders and provide confidential support through an Employee Assistance Programme, in place since 2023. These initiatives form part of our broader social sustainability strategy, developed in partnership with Planet Mark, with a focus on employee wellbeing.
At The Langham Estate, we’re committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for our staff and tenants alike. In 2024, we carried out a staff satisfaction survey, achieving a 90% response rate. The feedback identified four key areas for improvement, which our leadership team is now actively addressing.
Mental health and wellbeing remain a top priority: we have trained Mental Health First Aiders and provide confidential support through an Employee Assistance Programme, in place since 2023. These initiatives form part of our broader social sustainability strategy, developed in partnership with Planet Mark, with a focus on employee wellbeing.
Supporting our communities
We recognise the important role we play in the wider Fitzrovia neighbourhood and are proud to champion our local area through Fitzrovia Quarter – the destination brand we created to showcase and support this vibrant part of London. Through Fitzrovia Quarter, we’re investing in placemaking initiatives and community engagement that bring people together and strengthen the identity of the area.
As part of our broader social sustainability strategy, which also prioritises tenant engagement, we continue to support a number of local causes and partnerships. These include Run Kids Run, events and campaigns delivered through Fitzrovia Quarter, and active involvement in both The Fitzrovia Partnership and New West End Company BIDs. Our Head of Sustainability also sits on The Fitzrovia Partnership’s Sustainability Steering Committee, helping shape meaningful progress at a local level.
We recognise the important role we play in the wider Fitzrovia neighbourhood and are proud to champion our local area through Fitzrovia Quarter – the destination brand we created to showcase and support this vibrant part of London. Through Fitzrovia Quarter, we’re investing in placemaking initiatives and community engagement that bring people together and strengthen the identity of the area.
As part of our broader social sustainability strategy, which also prioritises tenant engagement, we continue to support a number of local causes and partnerships. These include Run Kids Run, events and campaigns delivered through Fitzrovia Quarter, and active involvement in both The Fitzrovia Partnership and New West End Company BIDs. Our Head of Sustainability also sits on The Fitzrovia Partnership’s Sustainability Steering Committee, helping shape meaningful progress at a local level.
Find out more
As The Estate moves toward a low-carbon, sustainable future, please join us in creating a greener, fairer world. By sharing responsibility for environmental, social, and global well-being, we can make a bigger difference together.
You can view The Langham Estate’s Environmental & Sustainability Policy here. We’re committed to transparency and will provide regular updates on our progress toward net zero every step of the way.
Your input and feedback are invaluable, so please share your thoughts at sustainability@langhamestate.com. We look forward to making our neighbourhood a beacon of sustainability with your support.
For further information on our sustainability plans, please contact Richard Hillyard, Head of Sustainability at The Langham Estate: sustainability@langhamestate.com.
As The Estate moves toward a low-carbon, sustainable future, please join us in creating a greener, fairer world. By sharing responsibility for environmental, social, and global well-being, we can make a bigger difference together.
You can view The Langham Estate’s Environmental & Sustainability Policy here. We’re committed to transparency and will provide regular updates on our progress toward net zero every step of the way.
Your input and feedback are invaluable, so please share your thoughts at sustainability@langhamestate.com. We look forward to making our neighbourhood a beacon of sustainability with your support.
For further information on our sustainability plans, please contact Richard Hillyard, Head of Sustainability at The Langham Estate: sustainability@langhamestate.com.
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