Transforming spaces for a greener future

The use of sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems without compromising on design

EG at UKREiiF: Biodiversity net gain puts developers to the test

An initiative from Environment Bank could give developers – and landowners – a new opportunity

EG at LREF: Embedding social value in the planning process

How can developers and planners maximise social value through collaboration?

EG at MIPIM: EG Interview Live: Sellar chair Duncan Owen

Forget thinking about a “green premium” for your ESG-focused office, says Owen – the difference between the best and the rest is now a “chasm”.

EG at UKREiiF: Why partnership is key to a sustainable future

The challenge and opportunities that true partnership could deliver.

EG at MIPIM: Unlocking the power of public and private collaboration

How public and private partnerships play a key role in delivering transformation and regeneration projects across the UK.

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Shades of green in renewable energy procurement

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85% of smaller industrial units could become obsolete by 2030

More energy-efficient new space is needed, says business park developer and operator Potter Space

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Putting ESG at the summit of real estate strategy

Topics at EG’s latest ESG Summit ranged from impact investing to retrofitting and renewable energy

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London commercial landlords slash energy use

Early signatories to Westminster’s Sustainable City Charter post near-20% drop in usage

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How investors are adapting strategies to incorporate sustainability

Priorities are shifting and sustainability is now embedded in the transactional process

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RICS calls for mandatory carbon assessments as progress falls short

Global Sustainability Report for 2024 identifies a “lack of commitment”

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Social value: reporting’s next frontier

COMMENT Griffen’s Rui Nobre on developing a new answer to an old question

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UK CRE stock among Europe’s worst for carbon emissions

However, Deepki data reveals the UK has reduced emission rates across all sectors except hotels

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York Central expands development team

CEG lead joins McLaren Property to bring King’s Cross of the North forward

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Redical appoints adviser for sustainability drive

Savills will manage entire estate to drive asset transformation and ESG delivery

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Cushman names new UK head of sustainability

Megan Such takes the reins four years after joining the firm as a sustainability consultant

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Should ‘green’ become a dirty word?

Standardisation could be the way for green leases to gain acceptance

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Dealmaker of the Month: Elise Evans, Lambert Smith Hampton

LISTEN LSH’s Elise Evans on the strides made in decarbonising the industrial sector

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Regional REIT forms solar joint venture

Firm says programme will improve EPC status and make assets more appealing to tenants

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Aim high: why landlords should be targeting the highest EPC bands now

Those landlords with space up for EPC renewal should be looking to future-proof their buildings

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UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard pilot is a blueprint for change

COMMENT A call to submit data for the pilot version of the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard

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‘This is our call to arms’ – understanding the new net zero standard

What the UK Net Zero Carbon Building Standard means for the industry and how the pilot will test it

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Biodiversity net gain: can it begin to repair the damage?

COMMENT Seeing BNG rules as a forcing function for value creation will drive beneficial change

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How to unlock value and manage obsolescence risk

Research from Knight Frank reveals the business case for investment in upgrading existing buildings

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Retrofitting helps Grosvenor cut carbon by a quarter

Landlord’s sustainability report reveals success of integrated strategy

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