Sustainable thinking, acting responsibly

This year we have developed our approach to sustainability issues and built on the initiatives we had put in place previously.

Highlights of the year

• Improved our GRESB score, outperforming our peer group
• Established a Responsibility committee
• Reduced our carbon emissions by over 28% since we started reporting in 2016

What we have done this year

• 99% of energy procured from renewable sources
• 74 new EPCs conducted and 50% of high-risk assets mitigated
• Launched charitable matched giving initiative to all occupiers within the portfolio
• Introduced green clauses into 16 new leases
• Installed two urban rooftop beehives as part of biodiversity drive

What we will do next year

• Roll out occupier engagement programme including sustainability workshops.
• Continue to monitor and improve energy efficiency improvements that can be made exploring technological solutions that could be implemented at our properties to also reduce operating costs for our occupiers.