Shellwin Real Estate: A Home for Your Business

Shellwin Real Estate, based in Buckinghamshire, manages commercial properties with an emphasis on reliability, care, and long‑term stewardship. Its partnership‑led approach treats each building as a shared environment, with sustainability embedded in everyday decisions about buildings, services, and community relationships.

When Shellwin approached Green Lark, it had already introduced energy‑efficient systems, strengthened waste and resource management, supported local charities and education, and invested in measures such as solar PV. These actions were well‑established parts of how the company operated. What Shellwin needed was a clearer view of its overall environmental impact and a structured way to bring its work together. Having communicated progress cautiously, it saw value in an independent, evidence‑based assessment to capture its efforts.

Why Shellwin Engaged Green Lark

Shellwin sought a credible carbon baseline, a detailed understanding of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, and a strategy that reflected the practical realities of managing commercial property. The aim was to validate existing good practice, identify opportunities that may not have been visible internally, and create a coherent environmental narrative that could support future decision‑making. This was driven by internal ambition rather than external pressure.

Real Estate and Changing Expectations

Commercial property in the UK is shaped by steady, long‑term shifts. Occupiers increasingly look for buildings that are efficient to run, comfortable to work in, and managed with care. Investors and lenders are paying closer attention to operational performance and the quality of data behind it, while local authorities and communities are placing greater emphasis on how buildings contribute to the places around them.

Shellwin's dedicated bike store, part of Shellwin’s Travel Plan.

These themes reinforce the value of understanding environmental performance in a clear and structured way. A well‑managed building, supported by reliable data and practical improvements, is better placed to meet the expectations of occupiers and stakeholders over time. Shellwin’s approach already reflected many of these principles. The work with Green Lark provided a way to capture this in a coherent format and ensure the company remains well positioned as the sector continues to evolve.

Our Approach

Green Lark carried out a full carbon footprint across Shellwin’s managed buildings, office operations, supply chain, and corporate activities. The process combined audit‑level detail with a clear strategic framework. Throughout the work, we engaged directly with Shellwin’s Managing Director and Finance Manager, whose involvement ensured both leadership alignment and the operational detail needed for accurate measurement and meaningful recommendations.

We aligned the findings with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, reviewed Shellwin’s existing initiatives, and shaped a set of recommendations that fit the company’s culture and operational model. A key part of the work involved bringing Shellwin’s many actions into one place. The company had already taken a wide range of practical steps; our role was to capture them clearly, provide structure, and create a baseline that could guide future improvements. The outcome was a comprehensive environmental strategy, supported by the Green Lark Endorsed seal.

Impact and Looking Ahead

Shellwin now has a unified view of its actions, a detailed carbon baseline, and a strategy that supports long‑term planning and investment. The work also provides an independent resource the company can share when needed, without feeling self‑promotional or overstated. The process has reinforced Shellwin’s strengths: a partnership‑driven approach, a consistent focus on occupier experience, and a commitment to steady, practical improvement across its buildings and operations. Shellwin described their motivation clearly:

We recognise the importance of accountability and transparency, which is why we chose to progress on our own environmental journey with Green Lark. We hope our journey will inspire occupiers and other businesses to consider their own environmental impact and consider what changes could be made to unlock potential savings and future proof their own environment.

Future steps include further expanding the existing renewable energy supply, deepening tenant engagement, improving data accuracy, and continuing to support local communities, of which it values most of all. With a clear baseline and a structured strategy, Shellwin can continue to strengthen its environmental performance in a way that aligns with its values and operational priorities.

You can learn more about Shellwin Real Estate here.