Property

The pace of global heating is increasing, and there is little dispute that action needs to be taken to quickly prevent runaway climate change and the catastrophic impacts that would have on our buildings, communities and wider society.

Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through design, construction and in operation is therefore a priority for us, as is ensuring our assets are resilient and adaptable to a changing climate.

Sustainable consumption helps to ensure that the many natural resources that are fundamental to our health, wellbeing and quality of life will still be available for us to use in the future.

By using resources efficiently, we reduce our impact on the environment and improve the overall sustainability of our business and of our occupants through reduced GHG emissions and reduced spend.

The management of our supply chain is central to the delivery of many of our other sustainability objectives; through the careful specification of goods and services and extensive engagement with our key suppliers, we build strong relationships and a better understanding of any support required to ensure the delivery of a sustainable and high-quality product; and through strict monitoring procedures, we ensure compliance with our requirements is met and delivery is to a high standard.

Technology plays an important role in all our lives, and for the most part, makes them easier; opening up opportunities that might not otherwise be there; allowing us to better understand our assets; and providing better experiences for our customers.

We recognise, however, that ownership of and access to personal data is an increasingly important consideration for people; that the storage and processing of data isn't without environmental cost; and that equipment lifecycles can be relatively short compared with other products, so we are also focused on understanding and addressing these issues.