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Grosvenor becomes first European property business to receive approval for both a short-term and long-term science based target
04 August 2022
The company is among the first globally to have approved near and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets with the SBTi
Topic: Net Zero
Type: News
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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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First NABERS UK Energy for Offices Rating Achieved as the Scheme is extended to cover whole buildings and tenancies
05 July 2022
Toronto Square in Leeds, owned by Grosvenor, is the first office to be verified using the NABERS UK Energy for Offices Scheme, with the building achieving a 4.5 Star Rating. It was also announced today that the NABERS UK scheme is being extended to cover whole buildings and tenancies. These two additional ratings complement the NABERS UK Base Building Ratings launched in November 2020, completing the suite of NABERS ratings for offices in the UK.
Topic: Design for Performance
Type: News
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DTZ Investors UK joins Better Buildings Partnership’s Climate Commitment as 34th Signatory
30 June 2022
DTZ Investors UK (DTZI) has become the latest organisation to join the Better Buildings Partnership’s (BBP) groundbreaking Climate Commitment after publishing their Net Zero Pathway. DTZI is the fifth organisation to sign up to the commitment in 2022, and the third signatory outside the BBP membership. The commitment now represents over £380bn combined AUM and over 11,000 properties globally.
Topic: Net Zero
Type: News
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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