JLL further commits to Yorkshire market with Wellington Place move

Tom McWilliams, head of office at JLL said: “JLL is playing a major role in shaping and supporting evolving workplace strategies and we are delighted to be moving to a location that shares our ambitions in how office environments can foster partnership and innovation and develop positive cultures, wellbeing and positive social impact.

“12 Wellington Place offers our colleagues a collaborative and vibrant space, with the opportunity to flex their working habits in line with our clients’ needs. We are really excited about our ongoing commitment to Leeds, Yorkshire and the north.”

Global real estate adviser JLL has agreed a move to the flagship 12 Wellington Place office development in Leeds

11 & 12 Wellington Place are amongst the UK’s most sustainable office buildings, having set a new milestone for development in the Yorkshire region, combining low-carbon design with state-of-the-art technology.

JLL is taking the first floor of the building, totalling 10,219 sq ft, and will relocate from elsewhere in the city next year.

The firm, who act as joint letting agent on the Wellington Place scheme and employs more than 80 people in Leeds, said the move demonstrates its continued commitment to the city and wider Yorkshire market.

The letting also aligns with its ongoing strategy to deliver flexible work options as well as sustainable, technologically advanced, inclusive and amenity-rich workplaces.

The smart enabled buildings were the first outside London to achieve a NABERS Designed Reviewed Target Rating of Five Stars or above, an exemplar system for rating the energy efficiency of buildings both during the construction phase and when in use.

Forecast to save 407 tonnes of CO2 annually and run entirely on renewable electricity, they are BREEAM Outstanding, have an EPC A rating and a Fitwel accreditation.

Paul Pavia, head of development at MEPC, the developer and asset manager behind Wellington Place, said: “JLL shares our market leading approach and commitment to sustainable development, community-focused office locations and using urban regeneration to support social value initiatives. We are delighted it has committed its ongoing future in Leeds with us.”

Jeff Pearey, head of UK regional office agency at JLL, added: “From its list of leading occupiers to its first-class amenities and inclusive community, Wellington Place is undoubtedly one of the region’s premie r developments.

“As one of the UK’s most sustainable office buildings, our move to 12 Wellington Place aligns with our commitment to eliminate emissions from our workplaces by 2030 and to mainstream net zero carbon buildings in the industry.”

Greenarc is named one of Britain’s fastest growing companies

demonstrated within 2022. This consecutive second-year ranking on The Times 100 list reflects our ambitions and the dedication my team has shown to help thousands of individuals and businesses on the journey to a clean energy future.”

The ranking of Greenarc Limited in the top 100 of the fastest-growing private companies recognises the business for its sustained growth, creation of jobs and profitability.

Greenarc Limited has been named one of Britain’s fastest-growing companies for the second year in a row. After seeing unprecedented growth since 2022, the fuel and renewables broker has invested heavily in producing a new brand identity and company manifesto which was unveiled last week.

Chris Bingham, Chairman and CEO at Greenarc comments, “At Greenarc, our purpose is to ease the worlds journey to clean energy.

In addition to publicly defining our purpose and company manifesto, we were very excited to release our new brand platform which is ‘Join The Evolution’, and just like our statement says, we want to support customers on their own energy evolution as we also evolve to become leaders within the clean energy world ourselves.

In addition to our traditional services, we provide our residential, commercial and public sector customers with solar PV, electric vehicles, EV charging, lowcarbon electrical services, heating systems, renewable diesel, carbon offset fuel cards and much more.

After several acquisitions, investments and new service offerings we have continued the rapid growth

The Sunday Times 100, Britain’s fastest-growing private companies. The league table takes on the baton from The Sunday Times Fast Track 100 series, which celebrated the country’s leading entrepreneurs for 24 years. The 2023 league table is supported by Barclays Private Bank, DHL Express and Inflexion.