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![Hammerson’s Sustainability Strategy Described in 120 Seconds]( "Hammerson’s Sustainability Strategy Described in 120 Seconds")
Hammerson’s Sustainability Strategy Described in 120 Seconds
Tue 18 Aug 2015
Both David Atkins, Chief Executive and Louise Ellison, Head of Sustainability describe the challenges and achievements the company has accomplished over the last years. The BBP benchmark has been instrumental in helping Hammerson evaluate their performance. In 2013 WestQuay shopping centre in Southampton achieved best in class for their environmental performance in the Real Estate Environmental Benchmark which helped them lead the way for their other centres. Looking across their portfolio, their worst performing centre, still performs well according to the BBP benchmark for the sector.
Topic: Market Transformation
Type: News
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![Knight Frank latest addition to the Managing Agents Partnership!]( "Knight Frank latest addition to the Managing Agents Partnership!")
Knight Frank latest addition to the Managing Agents Partnership!
Fri 07 Aug 2015
David Goatman, Partner at Knight Frank LLP said: “We are delighted to be joining the BBP Managing Agents Partnership. As a managing agent of commercial and residential properties across the world we are committed to ensuring that we are managing buildings so as to minimise energy and resource intensity and maximise sustainability opportunities."
Topic: Property Management
Type: News
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![New Member Cording Real Estate Group Joins the BBP!]( "New Member Cording Real Estate Group Joins the BBP!")
New Member Cording Real Estate Group Joins the BBP!
Thu 06 Aug 2015
This week the Better Buildings Partnership is very proud to announce that we have acquired a new member company, Cording Real Estate Group.
Type: News
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![45% of Spending Went to Local Companies Says Canary Wharf's 2014 Sustainability Report]( "45% of Spending Went to Local Companies Says Canary Wharf's 2014 Sustainability Report")
45% of Spending Went to Local Companies Says Canary Wharf's 2014 Sustainability Report
Sun 19 Jul 2015
Canary Wharf Group recently published their latest Sustainability Report highlighting three main areas: Developing Economies; Building Communities and Relationships; and Protecting the Environment. As well as hiring a new Group Sustainability Manager
Topic: Measurement & Reporting
Type: News
Member: Canary Wharf Group
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!['Walkie Talkie' Awarded BREEAM Excellent]( "'Walkie Talkie' Awarded BREEAM Excellent")
'Walkie Talkie' Awarded BREEAM Excellent
Wed 08 Jul 2015
Canary Wharf Group and Land Securities joint venture 20 Fenchurch Street awarded BREEAM Excellent rating.
Topic: Measurement & Reporting
Type: News
Member: Canary Wharf Group
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![Canary Wharf Group Identify New Innovators for 'Smarter' Homes]( "Canary Wharf Group Identify New Innovators for 'Smarter' Homes")
Canary Wharf Group Identify New Innovators for 'Smarter' Homes
Tue 07 Jul 2015
BlockDox, Puckily and 3D Repo have been announced as winners of the third wave of Canary Wharf Group’s Cognicity Challenge.
Topic: Market Transformation
Type: News
Member: Canary Wharf Group
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![London property owners join forces to launch Wild West End ecology initiative]( "London property owners join forces to launch Wild West End ecology initiative")
London property owners join forces to launch Wild West End ecology initiative
Fri 03 Jul 2015
BBP Members The Crown Estate, Grosvenor and Shaftesbury announce a unique collaboration to promote green infrastructure in the capital, through an ecology project entitled 'Wild West End.'
Topic: Biodiversity
Type: News
Member: The Crown Estate
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![Leading agents launch new sustainability partnership]( "Leading agents launch new sustainability partnership")
Leading agents launch new sustainability partnership
Fri 26 Jun 2015
Ten of the UK’s leading property managers have joined forces to influence and improve the sustainable management of UK commercial property. Through leadership, collaboration and the development of best-practice the partnership will provide practical support for the benefit of the wider industry.
Topic: Property Management
Type: News
