Supporting Mastercard’s sustainability goals in London

Project overview

Mastercard’s growth presented a chance to rethink its London workplace offering. The new 11,000 sq ft expansion divides into two distinct zones:

• A client-focused suite, to inspire trust and collaboration with guests.
• An employee-centric workspace, offering new settings to support a variety of preferences.

“The hospitality-inspired design combines comfort and functionality. Lounge seating, warm lighting and branded elements establish an inviting atmosphere. In addition, collaborative areas encourage interaction in a relaxed setting,” says Richard Fisher, Associate Director.

The open-plan space for employees includes focus zones and features that support neurodiversity, fostering a productive environment for all.

Supporting Mastercard’s sustainability goals

Sustainability is central to our partnership with Mastercard. Therefore, as part of a strategy to achieve 90% green building certifications across its global offices, the new space is targeting a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating.

Sustainable design solutions

The project focuses on minimising environmental impact through mindful design choices:

• Energy efficiency: LED lighting and sensors reduce energy consumption.
• Material reuse: A pre-refurbishment audit identified reusable materials, including 1,600 sq m of carpet tiles, saving 14.4 metric tonnes of embodied CO2.
• Waste reduction: 87% of construction debris was recycled. The remaining waste was converted to waste-to-energy. Consequently, we diverted 100% of waste from landfill.
• Material selection: Carpets made from plastic bottles and car windows, alongside carbon-neutral flooring made from cocoa waste.
• Water management: Efficient plumbing fixtures, similar to those saving 229,000 litres annually in Budapest, were implemented.

With projects underway in Athens and Bucharest, we’re proud to support Mastercard’s global workplace portfolio in alignment with its business goals. Each project highlights our shared commitment to sustainability, innovation and employee wellbeing.

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