20/30 Visions
A series in which we ask global thought-leaders: how do we build a more sustainable and inclusive world by 2030?
The world of sustainability and impact has come a long way in the two decades since Bridges launched in 2002. But given the scale of the challenges we face, it's not enough.
If we are to have any hope of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 (the theoretical target) – or getting anywhere close to Net Zero – we need to go much further, much faster.
Our 20/30 Visions series explores what this needs to look like in practice. In each episode, we speak to a different expert or thought-leader from around the globe, and ask them: what needs to change if we want to build a more sustainable and inclusive future in the next decade? And how do we make that change happen?
20/30 Visions
20/30 Visions: TOG's Charlie Green on sustainability in buildings
In this episode, we're talking to Charlie Green, co-founder of The Office Group.
Charlie (with his partner Olly Olsen, and a little help from Bridges' first fund) was an early pioneer in recognising the value that a sustainability-led approach could create in the real estate sector.
Charlie talks about:
- How TOG was one of the first to introduce green roofs, and the impact it had on the business
- Why occupiers value sustainability features in buildings
- How the pandemic has changed the game for commercial real estate
- The opportunities and challenges of using more sustainable construction materials like timber
- How the sector needs to change
Produced & presented by James Taylor
Editing by Jake Hatt @ Free Bird Film
Watch the videos at www.bridgesfundmanagement.com/2030visions