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Is Your Office Furniture Undermining Your Energy Performance (EPC)?

  • Writer: Fluid Furniture
    Fluid Furniture
  • Oct 6
  • 2 min read

Energy performance is moving to the top of every landlord and occupier’s agenda. EPC ratings influence everything from asset value to ESG reporting to workplace quality. 


Buildings account for roughly 20% of UK greenhouse gas emissions, rising to about 25% when you include the wider built environment, which makes operational performance a business issue, not just a compliance exercise.


A grey acoustic office booth deep buttoned sides that both absorb sound and add a distinctive style. Jig Cave has optional media, ideal for collaborative tasks and online meetings.

Even though deadlines for EPC B and C have been paused, the market isn’t waiting. Tenants and investors are already prioritising efficient, sustainable buildings, while minimum standards remain in force and broader reforms are under consultation.


The challenge is that an energy-efficient building can still fall short if the inside is filled with wasteful, short-term furniture choices. The UK discards around 22 million pieces of office furniture every year, much of which ends up in landfills. That undermines sustainability goals and affects workplace quality.


Aligning with EPC & ESG Goals

We help businesses close the gap between building performance and workplace performance. 


While EPC ratings measure energy efficiency, BREEAM takes a broader view of sustainability, including wellbeing and resource use. Both are increasingly influencing leasing and investment decisions, and both connect directly to ESG targets.


Our Furniture as a Service supports those goals by:


  • Reducing carbon impact by up to 70% vs. outright purchase


  • Keeping assets in circulation through refurbishment and reuse


  • Offering flexible buy, rent, or lease options that match lease terms and reduce CapEx by up to 66%


Away From The Desk is a soft upholstery system designed to answer the rapidly changing needs of the workplace as we migrate away from personal desks with their fixed and tethered technology towards shared, collaborative spaces and furniture.

Designed Around Responsibility

At Fluid, our mission is to enhance the lives of people, regardless of their workplace location. And we are dedicated to doing this responsibly, ethically, and sustainably. That means:


  • Meeting and exceeding environmental standards, with ISO 14001 certification.


  • Minimising waste and energy use in every project.


  • Using recyclable and renewable materials wherever possible


  • Staying on track to be Carbon Neutral by 2030 and achieve Net Zero by 2050.


The Power of Smarter Furniture Choices

Acoustic pods, modular furniture, and ergonomic solutions help businesses create comfortable environments, reduce stress, and support hybrid work patterns. 


With furniture rental and circular options, these choices also extend product lifecycles, reduce waste, and align with broader sustainability commitments.


Companies have the flexibility to adapt as needs change, avoid waste from one-off purchases, and keep furniture in circulation through short-term leasing, refurbishment, and reuse. 

It’s a smarter way to support people and the planet without locking up valuable capital.


Silent Room L is the oasis of silence in a middle of a modern office. Thanks to this office solution, concentrating at work has never been easier as it enables employees to focus during phone conversations, video conferences or creative tasks without distracting others.

Why Leading Brands Trust Fluid


Fluid has already partnered with SEGA Europe, Frontier Economics, King Games, and other leading brands to design workplaces that are future-ready, flexible, and sustainable. 


Our circular model ensures your investment isn’t wasted, while our commitment to responsibility means your office strategy supports people, planet, and performance.


By choosing Fluid, you:


✔ Stay aligned with EPC and ESG goals

✔ Reduce cost and climate impact

✔ Create a healthier, more adaptable workplace


Planning an upgrade or managing a portfolio? Get in touch with our team today for free advice on sustainable, flexible solutions that align with your energy and compliance goals.


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