From the ground up the space incorporates a range of systems to reduce energy consumption and pollution as much as
possible. PaddingtonCentral is a virtually vehicle-free environment at street level; there are provisions for surface water run off and rainwater harvesting: passive light controls ensure reduced energy consumption and light pollution.

Great attention has been paid to the ecology of the site.
An ecological survey was undertaken, and existing
ecological features protected in and around Paddington
Basin and its canals.

An important factor in the award of a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating to One Kingdom Street has been the emphasis placed on bio-diversity enhancement, by the planting of nine native species.