Transforming To Zero: Decarbonising Laboratories to Attract Top Tenants

The growth of the UK's research and innovation sector continues to be a key contributor to the economy. Increased investment in life sciences real estate has led to a growing pipeline of speculative laboratories under construction in cities like London, Cambridge, and Oxford. As these projects come to market, the ability to attract occupiers by achieving the right fit for the space becomes crucial. One avenue for meaningful differentiation is understanding what decarbonisation efforts in laboratories mean for the lab occupier and users' operations.  In this panel, Oxford Properties, The Institute of Cancer Research, 3PM and GXN will debate how science occupiers move towards net zero. You will hear directly from scientists about how building owners can support behaviours that contribute to credible decarbonisation pathways. The panel is part of the Transforming To Zero initiative, which has engaged with key players in the UK science ecosystem through interviews, workshops, and ongoing conversations since 2022.  Chairperson James Buckley Walker, Partner - 3PM Speakers Emma Downey, Director - Oxford Properties Kåre Stokholm Poulsgaard, Partner - GXN Lisa O'Fee, Sustainability Advisor - The Institute of Cancer Research