Case Studies

Workman and Hermes – Sustainability Partnership at Crystal Peaks

21 December 2015

At Crystal Peaks Shopping Mall, the partnership between Hermes and Workman has helped deliver a 53% reduction in energy use since 2008, saving occupiers £433,000.

Topic: Property Management

Type: Case Studies

Member: Federated Hermes

TH Real Estate’s PV Installation at Whitefriars

17 December 2015

TH Real Estate's PV installation at Whitefriars Shopping Centre in Canterbury has provided 90,000 kWh of renewable energy each year and allowed for £40,100 in extra income and savings in 2014.

Topic: Energy/Carbon

Type: Case Studies

Member: Nuveen Real Estate

SEGRO – Retrofitting PV Roof Panels

16 December 2015

SEGRO has taken on a PV retrofit project that has helped bring them 30% lower electricity rates for its occupiers as well as £600.000 of extra income in 2014.

Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment

Type: Case Studies

Member: SEGRO

Supporting Local Regeneration at Leeds Victoria Gate

16 December 2015

At Leeds Victoria Gate, Hammerson is working with Leeds City Council and principal contractor Sir Robert McAlpine to enhance the ongoing regeneration of Leeds. The development is creating jobs, training and new business opportunities, as well as supporting programmes that promote healthy living and wellbeing. The team is also working closely with local traders and neighbours. The result? A scheme with strong local support, representing a huge opportunity for retailers and local people.

Topic: Occupier Engagement

Type: Case Studies

M&G Real Estate’s LED Lighting Refurbishment at Minster Court

27 November 2015

M&G have carried out a major lighting refurbishment in the common parts of 1 and 2 Minster Court helping reduce the lighting energy use by 62% saving the occupiers £53,485 per year.

Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment

Type: Case Studies

Member: M&G Real Estate

Canary Wharf Group – Lighting Upgrade to Retail Areas

17 November 2015

Canary Wharf Group has carried out a major lighting upgrade in retail areas at Cabot Place, Canada Place, Churchill Place and Jubilee Place, installing an energy efficient LED lighting system in the shopping malls and car parks. This upgrade follows a pilot project in 2014, which saw 1.4 km of LED strip lighting installed at Canada Place and monitored for a full year. Informed by the results of this pilot,

Topic: Energy/Carbon

Type: Case Studies

Member: Canary Wharf Group

Shaftesbury’s Sustainable Retrofit at 22 Ganton Street

11 November 2015

The project exemplifies the company’s proactive approach to asset management and commitment to the long-term sustainability of its buildings. By retaining 99% of the building’s structure and 80% of its façade, Shaftesbury significantly reduced the amount of new materials required and cut construction waste, minimising environmental impacts and generating cost savings.

Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment

Type: Case Studies

Member: Shaftesbury Capital

Recruit London

12 October 2015

The Crown Estate, in partnership with Westminster City Council and Cross River Partnership, hosts the Recruit London scheme. Since 2009, this innovative community employment and training initiative has been helping Westminster jobseekers into sustainable employment and supporting West End businesses with free recruitment services. Recruit London’s Workplace Coordinators work with employers and referral agencies to match local jobseekers to vacancies, supporting candidates throughout and helping them access training.

Topic: Occupier Engagement

Type: Case Studies

Member: The Crown Estate