Welcome to 20/30 Visions, a new Bridges series in which we ask experts and thought-leaders from around the globe: what needs to change if we want to build a more sustainable and inclusive future in the next ten years? And how do we make that change happen?

This week, we’re talking to Charlie Green, co-founder of The Office Group. Charlie (with his partner Olly, 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.

In our interview, 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 

Watch the interview here:

Or you can download Charlie’s insights to read as a PDF below: