Leeds workspace provider launches “first-of-its-kind” eco initiative

Leeds based flexible workspace provider Wizu Workspace has launched a “first-of-its-kind” eco initiative with charity Rainforest Trust UK.

With this new commitment, for every meeting room booked on a Wizu site, the business will protect an entire acre of rainforest.

Wizu, which has six workspaces across Yorkshire offering coworking, offices, and meeting rooms, announced the new partnership as part of its ongoing sustainability strategy, with more initiatives set to be announced in the coming months.

CEO Tom Almas explained: “We’re thrilled to announce that anyone who books one of our meeting rooms is now helping us to protect an entire acre of rainforest on every booking.”

“As a business we are committed to improving our impact on the environment and this new partnership is the first of many initiatives we’ll be announcing as part of our ongoing strategy.

“We researched and considered various options but ultimately we chose Rainforest Trust UK due to their transparent nature, the incredible work they do and the fact they work to protect the environment we already have.”

Quote from Rainforest Trust UK: “Safeguarding existing rainforests is one of the most efficient and cost-effective ways to fight climate change, as every acre safely stores thousands of years’ worth of carbon that could otherwise enter the atmosphere as the greenhouse gas CO2.

“Through this exciting partnership between Wizu Workspace and Rainforest Trust UK, every meeting room booking will help protect our planet’s wild spaces - for the benefit of endangered species, indigenous communities and the climate. Thank you!”

The business will be keeping its members updated with the impact of the new partnership by releasing stats every quarter on how much rainforest has been protected through the initiative.