The Better Buildings Partnership (BBP) welcomes Assura plc as its latest member, expanding the membership to 56 leading property owners, representing over 340bn assets under management (AUM).

Assura plc, is a national specialist property company, overseeing a portfolio of more than 600 healthcare buildings nationwide, representing £2.7 billion in assets under management (AUM) and serving over six million patients.

Specialising in the health care sector, Assura's portfolio includes GP surgeries, medical centres, and health hubs. The company's commitment to community well-being is further exemplified through the Assura Community Fund, which supports health-improving projects in the communities surrounding their buildings.

Alongside their commitment to community health, Assura is dedicated to environmental sustainability. In 2017, Assura launched the UK's inaugural medical centre designed to be net zero carbon in operation. In May this year, Assura published their net zero carbon pathway, which commits them to achieve a net zero carbon portfolio by 2040, with a pledge that all new developments will achieve net zero carbon status by 2026. 

As a new member of BBP, Assura joins a dynamic community of organisations dedicated to collaborative efforts addressing common challenges, sharing valuable insights, and identifying innovative solutions within the commercial real estate sector.

Sarah Ratcliffe, CEO, Better Buildings Partnership said: “We are thrilled to welcome Assura to the BBP, they will make a great addition to our Membership. Their commitment to sustainability is reflected in the ambitious initiatives across their business and we look forward to supporting them as they transition to net zero carbon. Assura will also bring to the BBP important knowledge from this critical growth sector, contributing to our collaborative approach which aims to drive market transformation across the industry.”

Paul Warwick, Director of Sustainability and Projects said: “We are delighted to become a member of Better Buildings Partnership. Delivering on the sustainable agenda and reaching our own ambitious targets will only be possible through collaborative working. BBP is leading this approach providing practical guidance to sustainability and wellbeing for real estate stakeholders.”