Commercial real estate has a huge impact on emissions. Nearly 40% of the UK’s total carbon footprint comes from the built environment. But planning for change by 2050 isn’t enough. Spaces designed and built today must be part of the solution.
Sustainability has always been part of our DNA, but now we’re upping the ante by making a new commitment. We’re on a journey to net zero by 2030, and our roadmap sets out how we’ll make our projects sustainable at every phase.
We recognise the long-term value of low energy and carbon efficient developments. Our integrated business model gives us a great deal of influence over how we can reduce carbon emissions at each stage of our projects. By making our value chain greener, we can develop best-in-class workspaces that positively impact the environment and our occupants.
This has resulted in our implementation plan having more than 80 KPIs to help reach our goal of becoming net zero.
Our seven step approach is clear. Take a look below to find out more:
All assets acquired, developed and managed by us are within the scope of our net zero carbon commitment. Here are some of our projects that are part of the solution facing the industry – and the planet – when it comes to creating a sustainable built environment.
Nestled in the heart of Clerkenwell, Bloom is 145,000 sq. ft of work, retail and amenity space with sky-high targets for sustainability. Powered by Citigen, Bloom is a clean and green building thanks to its low carbon and cost-efficient heating and cooling source.
This commitment to sustainability has secured Bloom with a BREEAM Outstanding certification and an EPC A rating.
Worship Square is one of the most pioneering sustainable pledges London has seen. Spanning 140,000 sq. ft of service-led workspace in Shoreditch, the project is designed to be net zero carbon in both construction and operation.
Every decision at Worship Square has been made with sustainability in mind. Not just the building, but how it’s designed to help occupiers achieve their own goals and help employees actively reduce their own carbon footprints.
One of the city’s largest and most important redevelopment projects, One Waterloo is a vibrant reimagining of an iconic city destination at London South Bank.
Sustainability and wellbeing are at the very heart of this project. Low carbon solutions will be used throughout the demolition and construction phases, with 98.8% of demolition waste recycled. One Waterloo is targeting more than 20% reduction in operational energy compared to the UKGBC 2030-2035 target, and will be home to 150 new trees & over 15,000 plants.
HB Reavis UK is proud to be joining Business Declares and the fast-growing network of businesses who acknowledge the Climate and Ecological Emergency. We commit to reduce emissions across our current and future pipeline to reach net zero carbon by 2030 and have an immediate and measurable impact throughout our business, both today and for the long term.
Read more about our commitment to sustainability.
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