Barclays
Clear Workspace partnered with Barclays to relocate 500+ workstations, install 900 new chairs, buy back and remove 700 used chairs, and deep clean retained furniture. This end-to-end solution ensured minimal disruption, supported sustainability goals, and delivered a smooth transition across Barclays’ workspace.
Services Provided:
Background
Barclays, a leading global financial services provider, recently partnered with Clear Workspace to manage a major furniture and workspace transition project as part of a broader workplace refresh. This multi-phase initiative was designed to modernise office layouts, support employee wellbeing, and deliver on key sustainability objectives. Clear Workspace was brought on board for their ability to provide a seamless, end-to-end solution across relocation, installation, refurbishment, and reuse.
The Project
The project involved the relocation of over 500 workstations, a task requiring precision logistics and careful planning to minimise disruption to staff and operations. In parallel, Clear Workspace oversaw the storage, delivery, and installation of 900 new chairs, ensuring a high-quality, ready-to-use setup on arrival. A key part of the sustainability strategy included the buyback and removal of 700 existing chairs, enabling them to be reused or responsibly repurposed instead of being sent to landfill. Additionally, Clear Workspace carried out a deep clean of all retained furniture, enhancing both appearance and hygiene while extending the lifecycle of existing assets.
Success Points
Throughout the project, Clear Workspace delivered against tight deadlines and strict compliance requirements, helping Barclays create a refreshed and functional environment while reducing waste and reinforcing their environmental commitment. The result was a smooth, low-impact transition that aligned with the bank’s corporate responsibility values and operational needs.
108,000 kg
Kilos diverted from landfill
146,198 kgCO2e
C02 Emissions saved
£197,000
Rebate to the client
850
Chairs
44,377kg CO2e
Carbon savings
350
Storage Units
55,250 CO2e
Carbon savings
1800
Desks
46,571kg CO2e
Carbon savings