WeWork impact

Community is at the heart of everything we do—from the businesses we support to the spaces we build. Our purpose is to harness the power of community to make a positive impact on people and the environment.

Guided by principles

Transparency, accountability, and integrity are our foundation as we strive to build sound operations and an inclusive environment through:

Encouraging growth by offering training courses across all levels

Living up to our code of conduct and policies

Providing meaningful benefits and support programs

Embedding inclusion, diversity, equity, and advancement across our business

Putting people first

Through programs and partnerships focused on learning, health, and opportunity, we aim to positively impact people by:

Providing spaces to underserved communities

Championing learning and opportunity

Promoting health and well-being

Supporting our local communities

Improving the planet

By embracing sustainable strategies and best practices, we’re committed to creating greener, more eco-friendly spaces by:

Working to become operationally carbon neutral

Prioritizing renewable energy sources

Focusing on responsible resource use

Encouraging sustainability within our supply chain

WeWork’s commitment

RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY

WeWork has committed to being powered by 100% renewable electricity by 2025. We will offset the remainder of our carbon footprint to become operationally carbon neutral by that year

ZERO PLASTICS*

In March 2018 WeWork launched a Zero Plastics Program* and have eliminated single-use disposable plastics from daily operations globally.

*Post Covid-19, we will temporarily be introducing some single-use condiments, cups, and cutlery to our pantries to mitigate the spread of the virus further. We will use environmentally friendly options where possible.

SUSTAINABLE, EFFICIENT OPERATIONS

In 2020, WeWork set a goal to reduce our energy and water use by 20% by 2025**

** From a 2019 baseline

COMMUNITIES

WeWork is committed to supporting communities through our voluntary impact platform, focused on the environment and environmental awareness

SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS

Prioritise sustainable and healthy materials, with low VOC, formaldehyde and other toxic chemicals. Encouraging the use of recycled materials used in design and operations

WELLBEING

Providing tools, training, resources and targeted initiatives to enable all employees to better their physical, financial, and psychological well being.

Employee engagement

We are working across India to create programs that allow our employees to get involved and give back.

Highlights

Beach clean up in Mumbai

We support children's cancer foundation in Bangalore

Conduct sessions with our building support staff and children with soft skills and language.

Ongoing involvement by the WeWork Impact team to respond to any calamity in India with support and donation efforts

Let’s work together for a better tomorrow

Making a positive impact around us can be a challenge. We are committed to working together to build communities that foster compassion for people and the planet. We strive to inspire our employees, community, and peers to care for one another to impact their day-to-day lives positively.

Reach out to us at sustainability@wework.com to explore opportunities to work together and reach our goals.

Our Global Partners

Our partners share a similar vision, mission and goals to help make a difference.