Bryt Energy has been awarded a SKA Silver rating for its sustainable approach during the design, fit-out and furnishing of its new office. Their 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 assessments focus on good practice measures across every aspect of an office layout, including energy, carbon emissions, waste, water, pollution, transport, material and wellbeing. Bryt Energy’s silver rating is part of the company’s wider sustainability strategy, and the new office will help support its future emission-reduction goals.
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.”
To achieve this rating, Bryt Energy considered various elements which informed their fit-out process. This included reusing existing materials wherever possible, and working with credible suppliers who provided materials that were trackable and traceable throughout their life cycle wherever possible. They also chose materials that had a certain percentage of recycled materials. Compliance with SKA also meant ensuring 90% of the construction waste was diverted from landfill. They also installed 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 company also had a focus on employee well-being when designing its new workspace. This includes enabling choice in ways of working and opening more space for collaboration, with a range of features designed to enhance accessibility, including dimmable lighting in meeting rooms and a dedicated wellbeing room.
“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.
Sustainability must be incorporated into all corners of design. Bryt’s Energy accomplishment is forging a path for coordinating worker needs with overarching sustainability goals.
