Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance

Our approach to integrating ESG considerations in property investments is underpinned by our ESG Policy, ESG Implementation Standards and our guiding principles of creating:

• Exemplary buildings benefitting the environment by striving for maximum carbon reduction and resource efficiency, renewing rather than re-building.
• Happy, healthy and thriving places to live and/or work, breathing new life into tired buildings to support the livelihood of workers, residents and the local community.
• Development that is truly sustainable, conceived in collaboration with the local stakeholders so that it addresses the needs and aspirations of the entire community and delivers better outcomes for all.

As a firm we:

• Are guided by robust governance arrangements and risk management procedures.
• Have a track record of supporting community initiatives and charities e.g., Pathways to Property, Land Aid and XLP.
• Encourage wider female participation and engagement in the industry through mentorship, school talks, participation in industry initiatives. Signed the Real Estate Balance CEO 10 Commitments for Diversity pledge.
• Operate a zero-to landfill office.
• Are committed to become carbon neutral through carbon reduction initiatives, such as procuring renewable electricity for the office from the end of 2021, optimising business travel and carbon offsetting.
• Have signed up to the Considerate Constructor Scheme.

Select ESG Initiatives

Notting Hill Gate Estate

Acquired: Jun 2015

• The core initiative centred on adding office space and repurposing outdated 1960’s office buildings, capitalising on the shortage of modern, energy efficient, grade A office space.
• New floors were added utilising Cross Laminate Timber (CLT) in order to reduce the use of concrete in the construction.
• Very good and Excellent BREEAM ratings achieved for the North and South Blocks.
• The North and South Blocks achieved between Very good and Exceptional scores under the Considerate Construction Scheme.

Midlands Logistics Park

Acquired: Dec 2015
Partly realised: Oct 2018 – Jun 2020

• Development of modern and highly functional ‘big box’ industrial warehouses.
• Renewable electricity generating solar panels were installed together with electric vehicle charging stations.
• Surface water discharge ponds have been created providing valuable new ecological habitats.
• Overall BREEAM rating of Very good and Excellent scores under the Considerate Construction Scheme across the 3 completed units in demonstration of the sustainability benefits of the development during construction and in operation.

Premier Inn, The Cut

Acquired: Apr 2017
Realised: Jul 2020

• Carried out an extensive consultation with the local community, to find the right purpose for the site.
• Revitalised the area by adding a pocket park area, improving local community gardens and re-establishing the historic link between The Cut and Ufford Street.
• Achieved ‘Excellent’ and “Exceptional’ scores under the Considerate Construction Scheme in demonstration of the high standards expected of and delivered by our preferred contractors.