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Landsec brings in partner to roll out retail portfolio EV charging network
The 20-year partnership with RAW Charging will include the development of the UK's largest destination EV charging hub at Kent's Bluewater shopping centre.
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Heat is a hot topic
Some time ago I found myself chasing after Roger Madelin, who sets a brisk walking pace when he’s not leading the redevelopment of British Land’s £4bn Canada Water scheme in south-east London.
UKGBC launches framework to accelerate a nature-positive built environment
The framework positions nature as a core consideration for resilience, value creation and long-term asset, financial and operational performance.
Seeking commercial MEES clarity is like waiting for Godot
Earlier this week, the British Property Federation (BPF) rang a warning bell on Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for non-domestic properties. These proposed rules remain stubbornly up in the air.
In Conversation With… Lloyds: Sustainable financing for retrofit projects
Lloyds’ Nicola Haigh and Saad Malik on supporting investment and development clients to retrofit properties and improve EPC ratings with affordable finance options.
EPC targets could render four in five commercial buildings ‘unlettable’, BPF warns
According to the organisation, the government's lack of response following a 2021 consultation on MEES is holding back investment and delaying upgrades in building stock.
Catalyst’s Sandra Fives discusses why green assets must be built on data
Building in a data strategy at the development stage allows buildings to prove their green credentials.
Plans lodged for sensitive renewal of postmodern City icon No. 1 Poultry
The multi-million-pound programme of upgrade works is targeting planning approval early next year, with works to commence shortly after and completion programmed for 2027.
Charles Russell Speechlys’ senior associate Georgina Muskett on the conundrum of green leasing
Negotiating green clauses can pose significant challenges for landlords attempting to update leases.
Data is ESG’s best defence
Last week we hosted our second ESG Edge conference and awards, both discussing and celebrating progress on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.