A new study has revealed the most eco-friendly places to live and work in – and Hull has taken the top spot for England.
With Hull’s environmental campaigners recently taking the global stage at a conference to discuss their plans to reduce carbon emissions, it’s no surprise that the city has been crowned England’s greenest city to live and work.
In the survey, office furniture specialist Furniture At Work ranked the UK’s largest cities from most to least eco-friendly areas to live and work in. Factors considered included commute length, the number of B-Corps in the area, and even how many vegan restaurants are nearby.
Edinburgh and Glasgow come in first and second place, respectively, with Hull following as the third most eco-friendly city in the UK. Hull also comes in the top three rankings for the highest recycling rates, shortest commute length, and the number of B Corp offices located in the city.
| Ranking | City | Index Score |
| 1 | Edinburgh | 78.1 |
| 2 | Glasgow | 70.2 |
| 3 | Kingston-upon-Hull | 68.7 |
| 4 | Bristol | 64.0 |
| 5 | Leeds | 56.9 |
| 6 | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | 56.1 |
| 7 | Bradford | 56.1 |
| 8 | Manchester | 55.4 |
| 9 | Cardiff | 54.6 |
| 10 | London | 53.8 |
| 11 | Reading | 52.2 |
| 12 | Coventry | 52.2 |
| 13 | Sheffield | 51.4 |
| 14 | Brighton | 50.7 |
| 15 | Liverpool | 49.9 |
| 16 | Derby | 48.3 |
| 17 | Birmingham | 42.0 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 40.5 |
| 19 | Plymouth | 40.5 |
| 20 | Nottingham | 36.6 |
| 21 | Southampton | 35.0 |
A spokesperson at Furniture at Work said: “Hull’s fantastic ranking as England’s most eco-friendly city highlights the city’s commitment to environmental initiatives that improve work and home life. This survey shows how more eco-friendly living and working environments can increase job satisfaction, workplace culture, and overall employee retention.
“Employers who prioritise eco-friendly initiatives such as shorter commutes and remote working, renewable energy use, and effective recycling schemes can expect a happier, more committed workforce whilst creating a more sustainable future.”
