Sustainability has become a central pillar of UK business policy, regulation, and reputation. As environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards evolve, foreign businesses entering the UK must meet expectations that go far beyond basic compliance. From carbon reduction and waste management to supply chain ethics and social impact, sustainability is now a competitive and contractual necessity.
This shift has made UK sustainability consulting services critical for international firms seeking to launch, expand, or relocate in Britain. At Fraser Bond, we support clients by ensuring their property, infrastructure, and operational footprint align with UK environmental standards—while connecting them to best-in-class sustainability consultants.
The UK is committed to legally binding net zero by 2050. Businesses must comply with:
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regulations
The UK Environment Act
Carbon reporting obligations (SECR, ESOS)
Local planning sustainability policies
Major UK clients—especially in the public sector—require suppliers to meet social value and environmental sustainability targets as part of tender evaluations.
Environmental performance is closely tied to market credibility in the UK. Firms without a clear ESG strategy may face scrutiny from regulators, stakeholders, and media.
Properties and workplaces must align with:
BREEAM, LEED, or WELL Building certification goals
UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) frameworks
Low-carbon design and retrofit requirements
Sustainability consultants offer tailored support across:
Developing frameworks for carbon neutrality, governance, diversity, and stakeholder engagement—aligned with UK norms.
Helping foreign firms understand and meet UK-specific environmental laws, licensing, and emissions controls.
Assessing the environmental impact of facilities and recommending upgrades, from energy efficiency to water usage and indoor air quality.
Identifying sustainable sourcing and emissions reductions across extended networks.
Assistance with frameworks such as TCFD (Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures) and access to ESG-linked funding or grants.
Fraser Bond plays a critical role in ensuring foreign businesses meet UK sustainability expectations from the ground up—especially through compliant real estate strategy and infrastructure alignment.
We help clients lease or acquire BREEAM-rated buildings, energy-efficient offices, or light industrial sites with low-carbon design features.
We advise on properties near public transport hubs, in regeneration zones, or aligned with sustainability-focused local authority planning frameworks.
Our team ensures properties meet the EPC B minimum rating requirement for tenancies and assists with carbon performance documentation required during planning or tenders.
Fraser Bond partners with UK-based sustainability experts who provide ESG assessments, retrofit strategies, and regulatory support tailored to international market entrants.
Fraser Bond assisted a North American tech firm entering the UK by:
Securing a workspace in a BREEAM Excellent-certified building in London
Coordinating with sustainability consultants to develop a carbon footprint baseline
Assisting with ISO 14001 environmental management system implementation
The company successfully aligned with UK public procurement ESG requirements and achieved CarbonNeutral® certification within 12 months.
The UK’s business landscape is increasingly shaped by sustainability—not as a trend, but as a strategic and regulatory requirement. For foreign businesses, meeting these expectations is critical for legal compliance, brand credibility, and commercial growth.
Fraser Bond helps international firms build sustainable, compliant, and future-proof operations in the UK by delivering ESG-aligned property solutions, location strategy, and access to leading sustainability advisors. Whether launching a subsidiary or expanding operations, we ensure your market entry is responsible, resilient, and ready.
