Certifications and Memberships
Independent certification ensures that we adhere to the highest environmental, social and ethical standards across all our buildings, operations and employment practices.
B Corp
Lamington Group (November 2023)
B Corp is a globally recognised certification awarded to businesses that demonstrate strong social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. As a certified B Corp, Lamington Group is part of a community of businesses using profit as a force for good. B Corp certification formalises our commitment to people and planet, ensuring that our decisions create positive outcomes not just for our business, but for our employees, guests, communities and the environment.
BREAAM
room2 Chiswick (June 2023)
BREEAM is the world’s leading building-level sustainability certification, assessing the environmental performance of the built environment. We have committed to obtaining BREEAM Excellent rating on our properties, meaning they have been independently verified to meet high standards in areas such as energy efficiency, water use, materials, health and wellbeing and climate resilience. We pursue BREEAM to ensure that sustainability is integrated into the design, construction and operation of our buildings.
EcoSmart Platinum
room2 Chiswick (March 2023), room2 Belfast (October 2023)
We have committed to obtaining EcoSmart Platinum – the highest rating awarded by Greengage, recognising outstanding sustainability practices in the hospitality and travel sector. It reflects our leadership in areas such as carbon reduction, energy efficiency, waste minimisation and ethical sourcing. We pursued this certification to benchmark our efforts and receive independent validation of our sustainability approach.
Green Tourism Gold
room2 Belfast (December 2023), room2 Chiswick (February 2024), room2 Hammersmith (February 2024), room2 Southampton (February 2024), Missionworks (February 2024)
Green Tourism is the UK’s leading sustainability certification specifically for the hospitality and tourism sector. We pursued this accreditation to independently verify our commitment to sustainable hospitality and benchmark our performance against industry best practice. Achieving Gold status recognises that we are delivering meaningful environmental action and social value across our properties, while providing assurance to guests seeking responsible, low-impact stays.
Living Wage Employer
Lamington Group and room2 (2023)
As an accredited Living Wage Employer, Lamington Group is committed to paying all directly employed staff and regular third-party contractors a wage that reflects the actual cost of living. The Real Living Wage is independently calculated based on what people need to meet everyday expenses. This certification recognises our commitment to fair pay, dignity at work, and creating a more inclusive and supportive workplace for everyone across our operations.
WELL Certification
room2 Belfast 2025
WELL is the leading global certification focused on health and wellbeing in the built environment. Achieving WELL Platinum, the highest level awarded, demonstrates that a building has been designed and operated to enhance the physical and mental health of its occupants. We pursue WELL certification to create spaces that support wellbeing through air and water quality, lighting, comfort, nourishment and movement. It reflects our belief that truly sustainable buildings must prioritise people as well as the planet.
Memberships and Alignments
We actively collaborate with leading industry groups and climate initiatives to accelerate progress, share knowledge and align our actions with the collective efforts of the real estate development and hospitality sectors.
Energy and Environmental Alliance
Lamington Group is proud to sit on the EEA’s Advisory Board, helping shape its strategic direction and operational impact. The Alliance brings together hospitality businesses to tackle the climate crisis through decarbonisation, responsible investment, and industry collaboration.
UK Green Building Council
As a member of UKGBC, we are part of a network transforming the sustainability of the built environment. Our developments align with UKGBC’s Net Zero Carbon Framework, reinforcing our commitment to sustainable construction and operation.
The Glasgow Declaration
We are a signatory to the Glasgow Declaration, which calls for accelerated climate action in the tourism sector. Each year, we report on our progress toward halving emissions by 2030 and achieving net zero before 2050, in line with the goals outlined in the Declaration.
The Climate Pledge
By joining The Climate Pledge, we’ve committed to reaching net-zero carbon by at least 2040, ten years ahead of the Paris Agreement. This includes measuring and reporting emissions, implementing real decarbonisation strategies and eliminating reliance on offsets.
EARTHLY
Through our partnership with Earthly, we invest in high-quality, nature-based carbon removal projects that go beyond offsetting to restore ecosystems, support biodiversity, and benefit local communities.
Race to Zero
In 2022, Lamington Group joined the UN-backed Race to Zero campaign, alongside over 5,000 businesses committed to halving global emissions by 2030. This initiative supports urgent, science-aligned action to deliver a healthier, fairer, and more resilient zero-carbon world.
One Planet Living
Developed by Bioregional, One Planet Living is a sustainability framework built around ten principles that cover everything from zero-carbon energy to culture and community. It is embedded into our organisation through a detailed framework, KPIs and metrics that are reported quarterly.
Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)
At Lamington Group, we have set near-term emissions reduction targets aligned with the 1.5°C pathway, approved by the Science Based Targets initiative. This commitment ensures our climate action is science-led and focused on delivering meaningful progress toward net zero.