Yorkshire Building Society
Clear Workspace partnered with Yorkshire Building Society to deliver a full sustainable clearance of a 450-person office. Within just seven days, over 1,500 items were removed, with an impressive 93.5% reused, 11,289 kg diverted from landfill, and 16,793 kgCO₂e emissions saved—proving that office clearances can be both efficient and environmentally responsible.
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Background
Yorkshire Building Society (YBS), one of the UK’s leading financial institutions, has long been known for its commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. When the organisation decided to consolidate its office space, they turned to Clear Workspace to manage the clearance of a 450-person office. The goal was to execute a large-scale office clearance quickly and efficiently, while aligning with YBS’s sustainability values by maximising reuse and minimising environmental impact.
The Project
Clear Workspace was tasked with the complete clearance of the site, including the removal of desks, chairs, and storage units—totaling 1,568 items. The project had to be delivered on a tight timeline, with just seven days to complete the clearance. Leveraging its proven sustainable clearance model, Clear Workspace not only met the deadline but also achieved exceptional environmental outcomes. In total, 11,289 kilograms of waste were diverted from landfill, saving 16,793 kgCO₂e in emissions. Impressively, 93.5% of all removed items were reused—helping to support the circular economy and reduce demand for new materials.
Success Points
The successful completion of this project provided Yorkshire Building Society with clear sustainability metrics to support internal ESG reporting and external communications. It also reinforced the organisation’s reputation as an environmentally conscious institution. By partnering with Clear Workspace, YBS was able to ensure its office consolidation project was not only operationally smooth but also environmentally responsible.
11,289 kg
Kilos diverted from landfill
16,793 kgCO2e
C02 Emissions saved
450
Person Office
1568
Units cleared
7 Days
Clearance time
93.5%
Removed items re-used