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

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IM Properties prove sustainable refurbishments are better for people, place and planet

As the sector increasingly focuses on refurbishments to meet climate goals, The Bourn building in Coventry is a prime example of successful sustainability-driven refurbishment which reduced 14,000 tonnes CO2e compared to a new-build alternative. With a £9 million investment by IM Properties (IMP), the asset has been transformed into a modern workplace with a focus on occupier collaboration to deliver sustainability, wellbeing and community benefits.
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  • Aberdeen’s Energy Strategy Addresses Risks and Adds Value

    Aberdeen’s Energy Strategy Addresses Risks and Adds Value

    17 January 2018

    To futureproof its properties, Aberdeen is working with partners and property managers on an energy management strategy that drives reductions in energy use, costs and CO2 emissions for occupiers. The initiative demonstrates to investors how Aberdeen is taking a long-term approach, managing climate change risks and adding value through sustainability.

    Topic: Energy/Carbon

    Type: Case Studies

    Member: abrdn

  • Shaftesbury’s Wild West End Greening of Soho School

    Shaftesbury’s Wild West End Greening of Soho School

    17 November 2017

    As a key local partner for Soho Parish Primary School, Shaftesbury helped the school raise funds for a major playground redevelopment. The new multi-storey scheme has dramatically increased outdoor playable areas for schoolchildren in this central London location. Shaftesbury has also helped bring the space to life, introducing ecological enhancements such as sedum pods, bird boxes and insect habitats.

    Topic: Biodiversity

    Type: Case Studies

    Member: Shaftesbury Capital

  • New Landsec HQ Achieves Global First for Wellbeing and Sustainability

    New Landsec HQ Achieves Global First for Wellbeing and Sustainability

    12 October 2017

    In January 2017, Landsec completed the move to its new headquarters at 100 Victoria Street, London. 470 employees are now accommodated on a single floor plate in a high-performance office designed to increase communication and collaboration. The project is the first workplace in the world to achieve both WELL CertifiedTM Silver and BREEAM Outstanding, setting a global benchmark for healthy, sustainable office space.

    Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment

    Type: Case Studies

    Member: Landsec

  • CLS Holdings De-risks Entire UK Portfolio for MEES

    CLS Holdings De-risks Entire UK Portfolio for MEES

    15 September 2017

    CLS Holdings has fully mitigated its UK portfolio against the Government’s upcoming Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), which come into force from 2018. The CLS Holdings Sustainability team worked in partnership with EPC assessors to review properties at risk, providing assessors with complete information, giving them full access to properties and upgrading equipment where needed. All UK properties now have Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings of D or above.

    Topic: Energy/Carbon

    Type: Case Studies

    Member: CLS Holdings