Sustainability in the UK

London’s Electric Van

van In 2008, we unveiled our Jones Lang LaSalle branded electric van, which is used to transport post and light goods between our Canary Wharf and West End offices twice each day. Electric vans are not subject to road tax or the London congestion charge, while also incurring no fuel costs. With zero-emissions, the van not only helps to reduce our carbon footprint but sets a great example for other businesses to follow.

UK Sustainability Fair

Our English business hosted a number of office-based Sustainability Fairs in November 2008. These provided our employees with advice and ideas on eco-friendly products and healthy lifestyle choices. Under the umbrella of our ACT: A Cleaner Tomorrow campaign, the fairs gave local retailers the chance to showcase their offerings which included natural, organic and eco-friendly products, and advice on how to lower carbon footprints and lead a greener lifestyle.

Gardening Projects in the UK

At Hanover Square in London, a garden area has been created on the fifth floor balcony where vegetables and herbs will be grown for use at Dining@22, our in-house dining facility. This not only meets our sustainability targets but is an excellent cost-saving measure. A wormery and food composter are also maintained on the balcony.

In Leeds, the team took up an opportunity offered by a developer to establish a Jones Lang LaSalle allotment on a parcel of land at Wellington Place in the city center. The allotment scheme forms part of a £1 million temporary Urban Park. The team intends to grow vegetables including lettuce, tomatoes, green beans and herbs. The produce will be offered to employees, with the proceeds donated to charity.

Making London’s Rivers Cleaner and Greener

Five tons of refuse were removed from the banks of the River Thames in August 2008 during the River Clean-up Challenge, an event organized by Jones Lang LaSalle, in which Hermes Real Estate teamed up with its occupiers to clear a section of the river in East London.

Members of our Management Services, Tactical Asset Management and Facilities Management teams were joined by colleagues from Upstream in the effort.