SKArating helps landlords and tenants assess fit-out projects against a set of sustainability good practice criteria.
It is estimated that 11% of UK construction spending is on fit-outs and that
buildings may have 30-40 fit-outs during their lifecycle.
Resources
The below resources are signposts to tools and releated features of the scheme.
Project teams interested in fitting out spaces in an environmentally sustainable way can use the SKA rating method to:
Carry out an informal self- assessment of the environmental performance of their fit-out.
Commission a quality-assured assessment and certificate from an accredited SKA assessor.
Obtain clear guidance on good practice in fit-out and how to implement it.
Benchmark the performance of fit-outs against each other and the rest of the industry.
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Quality Assurance
The main objective of the SKArating system is to provide environmental good practice benchmarks to the market, and quality assurance on environmental sustainability performance statements.
News & Events
Please find below posts with news and events around the scheme and it’s various aspects.
Wagamama Clarks Village: SKArating Gold for a gas-free restaurant fit-out
Wagamama’s Clarks Village restaurant in Somerset has achieved SKArating Gold under the Retail v1.0 scheme. Converted from a former shop, the all-electric fit-out has no gas, tables made from 83,000 recycled chopsticks and real-time energy and water monitoring. Discover how independent assessment turned good intentions into verified, cost-effective performance.
Caedmon Hall Refurbishment: SKArating Gold for Leeds Beckett University
Leeds Beckett University has achieved SKArating Gold for the refurbishment of Caedmon Hall, a Grade II listed building on its Headingley Campus. With an air source heat pump, smart controls, FSC-certified timber, local apprenticeships and a simple closed-door policy, the project shows how heritage buildings can deliver strong environmental and social outcomes.
Social & Wellbeing Schemes Update: September 2026
Development of Offices – Social & Wellbeing v1.0 and Higher Education & Life Sciences (HE&LS) – Social & Wellbeing v1.0 schemes continues to progress. Sustainability in interior fit-out and...
The Summer Heatwave: The red hot case for sustainable fit out
We have been building up to this. More recently, young advocates such as Greta Thunberg have been clear about where we were headed. Not alarmist – clear. And weeks like this one we've been through are exactly the case...
Updated Roadmap for SKArating schemes
The Board’s aim is to steer, support and benchmark sustainable good practice in the interiors and fit-out industry for the benefit of all. Following sizeable impact and based on industry response and resourcing...
How Wagamama Used SKArating to Raise the Bar
In our latest episode, we unpack how Wagamama’s Clarks Village restaurant became a standout example of sustainable fit-out in action — with insights from: Alex Neil, Group Head of Construction, WagamamaStewart Muir,...
Scheme Good Practice Measures
Good Practice Measures are documents containing the criteria, scope guidance and evidence required to meet and demonstrate compliance with SKA rating requirements. The documents can be downloaded below by clicking on the scheme you wish to refer to.
Governance
SKA Rating Ltd has been established as a not-for-profit business. All revenue generated through accreditation of projects and assessors, training of assessors and licencing of SKA compliant materials will be invested in the development of the scheme. The board directors are all providing their time voluntarily and will not take salaries or benefits from Ska Rating Ltd. We are very clear that we want SKA Rating to be a tool owned by the fit-out industry for the benefit of the sustainable fit-out sector.
Meet the board
Our leadership team is passionate about promoting sustainable fit-out, and has been involved in managing SKA Rating since its launch. Our directors have managed the technical development and training aspects of the tool since its release, and are committed to its continued development and adoption across the fit-out industry. We are giving our time voluntarily to develop and grow the tool and promote its adoption across the sector.
Elina Grigoriou
I’ve chaired the SKA Technical Committee since 2008 and the tool’s ongoing development over the years. SKA rating has a key role to play in the industry to support systemic changes and true sustainability and I’m delighted to be part of it.
Joe Croft
Having worked contractor and consultant side on many SKA Offices projects, I became heavily involved in SKA rating during the development and launch of the HE scheme. I’m thrilled to be a part of the next chapter of SKA rating’s growth.
Charlie Law
As an experienced sustainability professional with strong sector links, and being a long-term member of the SKA rating technical committee, I am excited to be involved in the next chapter of the SKA journey.
Iain McIlwee
The FIS has been a key member of SKA rating’s technical committee for over 10 years. We’re here to demonstrate FIS’s committed to sustainability and support the growth of SKA rating.
