Agency brand opens first fully sustainable branch

Leaders Romans Group (LRG) has opened its first sustainable branch in Kemptown, Brighton City Centre.

The Leaders-branded office has been completely refurbished as part of the group’s target to achieve net zero by 2030. 

To complete the branch refit, LRG commissioned green office and retail design consultants Jackson Associates to design the office to new green principles. 

All the materials used have been produced with longevity and sustainability in mind.

A prominent feature of the plan was that every element of the office was made in the UK, or ideally local to Brighton to limit transport emissions and support local green suppliers. 

The branch is completely powered by renewable energy, all furniture is made from recycled or upcycled material and the carpet is made from 65% post -industrial recycled content plus the supplier will repurpose and recycle the finished item when it reaches end of life.

In addition to the drive for sustainable branches, LRG said it has a set roadmap that includes the planting of 16,000 trees by 2023, in partnership with GreenTheUK, 100% renewable energy across the group and a zero-landfill strategy. 

Already, LRG has almost reached its target with the business already using 95% renewable energy across the group.

David Wilson, chief operating officer at LRG, said: “The property industry has a key part to play in halting the devastating effects of climate change. 

“We already know that more tenants and homeowners are prioritising green home improvements to limit personal carbon emissions and it’s essential that this trend is replicated at an industry level. 

“We are proud to lead on greener property management and develop a sustainable approach to business and real estate. It is time for the property sector to embrace the next big challenge and step up to help turn the industry green.”