Case Studies
To share learnings from the approaches, challenges and achievements of our members with the wider industry, we develop case studies showcasing best-practice or innovative projects our members have undertaken.
IM Properties prove sustainable refurbishments are better for people, place and planet
IM Properties prove sustainable refurbishments are better for people, place and planet
All Case Studies
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The Crown Estate’s Rushden Lakes Commended for Green Travel
23 June 2022
Topic: Property Management
Type: Case Studies
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![Small Steps Make a Big Biodiversity Impact on Industrial Park]()
Small Steps Make a Big Biodiversity Impact on Industrial Park
26 May 2022
At Erdington Industrial Park near Birmingham, Federated Hermes and JLL have proved the power of small-scale ecology upgrades on existing assets to enhance biodiversity and bring benefits to occupiers.
Topic: Biodiversity
Type: Case Studies
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Lendlease and Crate to Plate Lead Urban Farming Revolution
09 March 2022
When Lendlease partnered with innovative urban farming venture Crate to Plate at Elephant Park, it proved so successful that the partnership is now expanding to International Quarter London, with plans for additional sites. Collaborating with brands that are championing sustainability, tackling climate change and helping build healthier communities supports Lendlease’s wider sustainability commitments.
Topic: Market Transformation
Type: Case Studies
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![Legal & General Outperforms Industry Targets on Lifecycle Carbon at North Quay House]()
Legal & General Outperforms Industry Targets on Lifecycle Carbon at North Quay House
16 February 2022
North Quay House in Bristol is the latest refurbishment by Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) Real Assets to undergo a detailed lifecycle carbon assessment. This revealed that the project is on track to achieve embodied emissions well below industry targets, evidencing the carbon benefit of retaining and renewing existing structures rather than building new. Planned upgrades to the building fabric and systems will also substantially reduce operational emissions, accelerating progress to net zero carbon.
Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment
Type: Case Studies
Member: Legal & General IM Real Assets
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![GPE Accelerates Progress to Net Zero Through Industry-Leading Internal Carbon Price]( "GPE Accelerates Progress to Net Zero Through Industry-Leading Internal Carbon Price")
GPE Accelerates Progress to Net Zero Through Industry-Leading Internal Carbon Price
12 January 2022
GPE’s internal carbon price of £95 per tonne, which originally launched in 2020, is transforming behaviour and driving innovation in the race to net zero. Covering both embodied carbon and operational emissions, this internal carbon price goes further than others in the UK real estate sector. All contributions feed into a Decarbonisation Fund, created to support the deep retrofitting of the existing portfolio, further accelerating the transition to net zero and building in climate resilience for the future of London.
Topic: Energy/Carbon
Type: Case Studies
Member: GPE
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![Rooftop Gardening Brings Together Occupiers]( "Rooftop Gardening Brings Together Occupiers")
Rooftop Gardening Brings Together Occupiers
09 December 2021
Abrdn and JLL’s rooftop garden at The White Building in Reading is boosting health and wellbeing, as occupiers from different organisations nurture their plants and enjoy the green space together. As well as growing a sense of community in the building, the project is also enriching biodiversity. The facilities management team has already developed more ideas to extend social and environmental benefits, creating new opportunities for occupier engagement.
Topic: Occupier Engagement
Type: Case Studies
Member: abrdn
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![Bio-enzyme Cleaning Cuts Carbon and Boosts Wellbeing at The Bower]( "Bio-enzyme Cleaning Cuts Carbon and Boosts Wellbeing at The Bower")
Bio-enzyme Cleaning Cuts Carbon and Boosts Wellbeing at The Bower
02 December 2021
At The Bower in Old Street, London, the owner Helical PLC and managing agent Ashdown Phillips ran an innovative tender process that led to the introduction of bio-enzyme cleaning. All products are now distilled on-site, avoiding single-use plastics, cutting carbon emissions and delivering healthier cleaning performance with less use of hazardous chemicals. Following the success of this pilot, the team is now exploring opportunities to rollout bio-enzyme cleaning at additional sites.
Topic: Property Management
Type: Case Studies
Member: Helical
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![Frasers Property Achieves Two Global Firsts for Wellbeing]( "Frasers Property Achieves Two Global Firsts for Wellbeing")
Frasers Property Achieves Two Global Firsts for Wellbeing
30 November 2021
Frasers Property UK has become the first company in the world to gain a three-star Fitwel accreditation for wellbeing excellence at a business park. It has also achieved the largest Fitwel certified area globally, following the successful accreditation of three business parks: Winnersh Triangle, Chineham Park and Farnborough
Topic: Property Management
Type: Case Studies
Member: Frasers Property UK
