Controlling energy costs
50% considered that our sustainability initiatives added value to their business. 46% stated that environmental initiatives were now more important to their company than they were a year ago.
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"Cost is the key driver for us in our approach to sustainability."
- Director of Property
(Fashion Retailer)Focus on environmental initiatives that deliver cost savings.
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"Environmental initiatives are more important than ever because our energy costs are going up."
- Estates Surveyor (Fashion Retailer)
Prioritise reducing the amount of energy used for lighting across our retail portfolio, as well as for heating and cooling in our shopping centres.
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"They may be doing some good work but I am not aware what they are doing. They should let us know."
- Energy Manager (Retailer)
Raise awareness of energy initiatives with retailers and identify target retailers to increase engagement.
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"Environmental initiatives are becoming more important as awareness grows. This is also due to the growing expectations of our stakeholders."
- Estates Director (Fashion Retailer)
Implement sustainability initiatives at our retail properties to support our retailers’ initiatives. Divert managed waste from landfill, to minimise exposure to landfill taxes and protect the environment. Reduce water use to cut bills and conserve natural resources.
What we have already achieved Energy costs
- Saved occupiers £600,000 over the last four years by reducing like-for-like energy use.
- Saved retailers over £330,000 last year by diverting 83% of managed retail waste from landfill.
- Ran a Sustainability Exhibition which toured 18 properties.
- Developed environmental action plans for many of our shopping centres and major retail parks.
- Worked with retailers at several properties on environmental initiatives.
