Case Studies

To share learnings from the approaches, challenges and achievements of our members with the wider industry, we develop case studies showcasing best-practice or innovative projects our members have undertaken.

Bringing Net Zero Ambitions to Life Through Bespoke Training

Savills Investment Management (Savills IM) prioritises continuous upskilling and training across sustainability topics, including their net zero objectives. In the evolving landscape of climate science, regulations and reporting standards, Savills IM ensures up to date ESG learning and development training programmes are available for every Savills IM employee, across all disciplines and teams. In 2023, Savills IM internally launched their Net Zero Whole Life Carbon training series, delivered by their Sustainability & Net Zero Lead and offered to all employees globally.

Refurbishment at St James’

08 May 2015

Bruntwood's refurbishment has enhanced occupier demand and rental income for the building, as well as protecting capital value.

Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment

Type: Case Studies

Member: Bruntwood

BREEAM Excellent for Legal & General's Refurbishment of 6 Agar Street

01 January 2013

Legal & General Real Asset's major refurbishment project at 6 Agar Street achieved a BREEAM Excellent sustainability rating. Sustainability features are set to reduce absolute CO2 emissions by 60% compared o the existing building and water use by 39% per person.

Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment

Type: Case Studies

Member: Legal & General IM Real Assets

British Land's Fit-out Waste Guidelines

01 January 2013

Following a successful pilot during the fit-out of 201 Bishopsgate and The Broadgate Tower, British Land has published guidance on managing fit-out waste. The company now encourages occupiers and building management teams to apply this approach on all major fit-out projects.

Topic: Waste

Type: Case Studies

Member: British Land

Land Securities' AHU Refurbishment at Bon Accord

01 January 2013

At Bon Accord shopping centre in Aberdeen, Land Securities has refurbished and improved air handling units. This has contributed to almost £50,000 of annual energy cost savings and an 80% reduction in energy use for heating and ventilation in common parts.

Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment

Type: Case Studies

Member: Landsec

Land Securities' PV Installation at Gunwharf Quays

01 January 2013

At Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth, Land Securities has installed the largest array of photovoltaic roof panels on any UK shopping centre. This is set to produce 280,000 kWh of clean power in the first year, with payback within 10 years. It will cut CO2 emissions by 3,750 tonnes and will save around £1.5 million on electricity costs over the next 25 years.

Topic: Energy/Carbon

Type: Case Studies

Member: Landsec

Transport for London Installs Fuel Cell in New HQ

01 January 2013

Transport for London carried out a major fit-out of its new flagship Head Office in Southwark, including the installation of a fuel cell, to dramatically reduce running costs and improve its environmental performance.

Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment

Type: Case Studies

Member: Transport for London

Transport for London Pilots the RE:FIT Programme in 22 Head Office Buildings

01 January 2013

TfL played a key role in the Greater London Authority’s successful pilot of the RE:FIT programme, implementing a range of energy saving measures across 22 of its Head Office buildings. These improvements will yield annual energy savings worth £500,000 and cut 2,400 tonnes of CO2 emissions.

Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment

Type: Case Studies

Member: Transport for London

Case Studies

To share learnings from the approaches, challenges and achievements of our members with the wider industry, we develop case studies showcasing best-practice or innovative projects our members have undertaken.

Bringing Net Zero Ambitions to Life Through Bespoke Training

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