Recruiter Hays moving office to Fitwell certified 'One Dorset Street' in Southampton
Recruitment giant Hays is moving its office in Southampton to One Dorset Street - the first Fitwel certified building in Hampshire.
RO Group, which has signed a new ten- year lease with Hays, on the modern office, said the latter had chosen the refurbished property as its 'preferred long term re-location option' as it best served the company's needs and conformed with its ESG policies.
It features a number of carbon reduction measures, including electric vehicle (EV) charging points, a new VRF air conditioning system, regular reviews of on-site energy use through the CUBE competition and a 2-star Fitwel rating.
The Fitwel scheme is the world's leading certification system that optimises buildings to support health and wellbeing.
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"We are excited to be able to continue our longstanding relationship with Hays, who are already a tenant at GNR8, Watford," said Ed Davidson, asset management director at RO Real Estate.
"We are committed to working together to see where we can drive efficiencies on ESG matters and it is this partnership approach that is critical to the long-term success of both companies in achieving their ESG targets.
"Their commitment to this building is not only testament to our relationship, but also the quality of the building and its location."
RO was established in 1932 and invests in range of interests, including commercial property, housebuilding, and venture capital RO Real Estate, the group's commercial property division, has built over 1.1 million sq ft to date and currently manages over 300,000 sq ft of office, industrial, and retail.
FTSE 250-listed Hays specialises in workforce solutions and recruitment. It is the market leader in the UK, Germany and Australia and one of the market leaders in Continental Europe, Latin America and Asia.
The RO Group was advised by Vail Williams and Osborne Clarke. Hays was advised by Wallace LLP.
