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.
The Big Energy Race: Powering Change Across London’s Workspaces
The Big Energy Race: Powering Change Across London’s Workspaces
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Orchard Street Investment Management Transforms Energy Performance Across Industrial Portfolio
12 July 2022
Improving existing building stock is critical to delivering a net zero carbon future for the UK. To accelerate progress towards a net zero portfolio, Orchard Street Investment Management has successfully upgraded an additional 35 industrial units to Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings of B or above, largely through refurbishment, in just two and a half years. Nine units achieved the highest rating A+, predicted to be operationally carbon neutral for regulated building energy. Plans are in place for remaining assets lower than EPC D to be raised to B or above.
Topic: Energy/Carbon
Type: Case Studies
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Derwent London Leads Occupier Engagement for Climate Action
29 June 2022
To accelerate progress towards net zero carbon, Derwent London carried out its first Net Zero Carbon Occupier Survey. Completed by 49% of occupiers (based on estimated rental value), this revealed valuable insights into the challenges that occupiers face in delivering carbon reductions and highlighted opportunities for greater collaboration. Derwent London is now engaging with occupiers to support them in sharing best practice, setting targets and benchmarking performance.
Topic: Occupier Engagement
Type: Case Studies
Member: Derwent London plc
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SEGRO Park Enfield Shows Bright Future for Wellness in Warehouses
27 June 2022
Wellbeing and sustainability innovations at SEGRO Park Enfield are creating the warehouse of the future. Smart building technology will empower occupiers to manage spaces that prioritise employee wellbeing and energy efficiency. Extensive glazing provides more natural daylight and opens up views. LED lighting and photovoltaic panels are incorporated to reduce carbon emissions. A fitness trail, riverside footpath and facilities for cyclists encourage active lifestyles.
Topic: Market Transformation
Type: Case Studies
Member: SEGRO
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The Crown Estate’s Rushden Lakes Commended for Green Travel
23 June 2022
Topic: Property Management
Type: Case Studies
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Small Steps Make a Big Biodiversity Impact on Industrial Park
26 May 2022
At Erdington Industrial Park near Birmingham, Federated Hermes and JLL have proved the power of small-scale ecology upgrades on existing assets to enhance biodiversity and bring benefits to occupiers.
Topic: Biodiversity
Type: Case Studies
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Lendlease and Crate to Plate Lead Urban Farming Revolution
09 March 2022
When Lendlease partnered with innovative urban farming venture Crate to Plate at Elephant Park, it proved so successful that the partnership is now expanding to International Quarter London, with plans for additional sites. Collaborating with brands that are championing sustainability, tackling climate change and helping build healthier communities supports Lendlease’s wider sustainability commitments.
Topic: Market Transformation
Type: Case Studies
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Legal & General Outperforms Industry Targets on Lifecycle Carbon at North Quay House
16 February 2022
North Quay House in Bristol is the latest refurbishment by Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) Real Assets to undergo a detailed lifecycle carbon assessment. This revealed that the project is on track to achieve embodied emissions well below industry targets, evidencing the carbon benefit of retaining and renewing existing structures rather than building new. Planned upgrades to the building fabric and systems will also substantially reduce operational emissions, accelerating progress to net zero carbon.
Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment
Type: Case Studies
Member: Legal & General IM Real Assets
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GPE Accelerates Progress to Net Zero Through Industry-Leading Internal Carbon Price
12 January 2022
GPE’s internal carbon price of £95 per tonne, which originally launched in 2020, is transforming behaviour and driving innovation in the race to net zero. Covering both embodied carbon and operational emissions, this internal carbon price goes further than others in the UK real estate sector. All contributions feed into a Decarbonisation Fund, created to support the deep retrofitting of the existing portfolio, further accelerating the transition to net zero and building in climate resilience for the future of London.
Topic: Energy/Carbon
Type: Case Studies
Member: GPE
