September 1, 2004—A new publication from the UKs BRE, ‘Thinking business space: benefiting from more socially responsible decisions’ (funded by DTI under the Partners in Innovation scheme), will provide guidance to businesses in keeping social responsibility in mind when choosing new premises.
Intended for businesses that are choosing new premises for the first time, or that do so infrequently, the guide gives practical, business-focussed information on how to go through the process with a concern for the social and environmental impacts of the decisions made.
The benefits of building social responsibility into decision-making are highlighted—these can include: better staff retention, less sick leave and higher staff productivity; lower fuel bills; and reduced environmental impact. Good practice examples of businesses that have benefited from putting social responsibility into practice are also included.
The guide will be available from 1st October, and can be downloaded free of charge from BRE.
