We are proud to announce that we have been awarded a SKA Silver rating for our sustainable approach during the design, fit-out and furnishing of our new office! Our new home is located at Bruntwood SciTech’s Cornerblock, in the heart of Birmingham city centre, and was designed in partnership with nationwide interior design and fit-out business, Claremont.
SKArating assesses good practice measures across every aspect of office fit-outs, including energy, carbon emissions, waste, water, pollution, transport, materials and wellbeing. Our SKA Silver rating, which was the highest certification achievable based on the scope of our project, demonstrates our commitment to truly living our sustainable values and reducing our emissions in the long term.
Elina Grigoriou, SKArating Board chair, said: “We’re pleased to see Bryt Energy’s efforts in embedding environmental sustainability into so many aspects of their new office, to such a strong level that they earned a Silver rating. Since first launching our assessment method in 2009, it’s been inspiring to see the number of organisations that prioritise sustainability when designing their workplaces, and we’re happy to have Bryt Energy join thousands of these like-minded organisations.”
In order to achieve our SKA Silver rating, various measures were considered, ensuring that sustainability informed each choice during the fit-out process. This included reusing existing materials as much as possible and, for any new materials, working with credible suppliers who provided materials that were trackable and traceable throughout their life cycle, whenever possible. We also chose materials in the build that were made from a certain percentage of recycled materials, and as recyclable as possible. Complying with SKA also meant ensuring that 90% of the construction waste was diverted from landfill, and installing energy efficient light fittings and control features, in order to reduce energy consumption.
Patrick Ames, Client Director at Claremont, said: “Sustainability is no longer a nice-to-have, it’s becoming a core driver in the design and fit-out briefs we’re seeing, especially from value-led businesses that know the importance of action when it comes to environmental responsibility and carbon reduction. From day one, Bryt Energy has brought a real energy and commitment to doing things differently, and we made sure that passion for sustainability was embedded in every part of the design — not just in materials, but also in the way the office supports their team.”
The choice to move to Bruntwood SciTech’s energy-efficient office building was also a major component in our wider journey to becoming a better and more responsible business, as outlined in our Bryt by Nature framework. We know that being truly sustainable is about more than just our environmental impact, so we equally focused on ensuring that our new workspace supports the wellbeing of our growing team. Our new office enables choice in ways of working and has more room for collaboration and connection. Accessibility was thoroughly considered, including natural light, dimmable lighting in meeting rooms and a dedicated wellbeing room. These elements reflect our commitment to creating an inclusive and welcoming space, where all employees can thrive.
“We are proud to have an office that prioritises both sustainability and employee wellbeing, ensuring that our growing team has all that they need to thrive. Our SKA Silver rating reflects the care that was put into crafting our office with sustainability in mind, at every level, and we will continue to seek ways to develop our new home even further, to make it as welcoming, sustainable and inclusive as possible.” – Heidi Wilbor, Customer Operations & HR Director at Bryt Energy.
