The UK’s most sustainable office space is concentrated in London and the Big Six. This limits occupier choice, challenges ESG commitments and threatens the long-term resilience of regional office markets outside the Big Six.

BCO’s new report, Viability and Sustainability in the Regions, explains why this gap persists and challenges the assumption that sustainable offices must be prime, new-build assets.

It introduces a city office portfolio approach to help smaller regional cities coordinate strategies, improve office stock and drive change through collaborative leadership, fit-for-place solutions, performance metrics, incentives and local skills development.

This approach can unlock opportunities, strengthen local economies and create a more sustainable UK office market.