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The Better Buildings Partnership regularly publishes blog pieces, news articles, toolkits and case studies that highlight the latest sustainability developments in the UK commercial real estate industry. The resources can be filtered hereunder by topic, type and member.

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Shaftesbury: Sustainability and Net Zero Carbon Commitment Announcement

Thu 11 Nov 2021

Shaftesbury PLC ("Shaftesbury" or "The Group"), the Real Estate Investment Trust that owns a 16-acre portfolio in the heart of London's West End, today announces its Sustainability and Net Zero Carbon Commitments, together with the publication of its Net Zero Carbon Roadmap.

Topic: Market Transformation

Type: News

Member: Shaftesbury Capital

Shaftesbury Partners with Project Zero to Make Carnaby the Most Ocean-Friendly Destination in London

Thu 06 Feb 2020

Shaftesbury, owner of Carnaby in London, has partnered with ocean conservation charity Project Zero to inspire the business community of Carnaby to take action to protect our oceans.

Topic: Occupier Engagement

Type: Case Studies

Member: Shaftesbury Capital

Carnaby Buzzes Into Action For Bees’ Needs Week 9-15 July 2018

Mon 09 Jul 2018

Carnaby is gearing up to be quite literally buzzing. From 9-15 July, Carnaby will launch Bees’ Needs Week, celebrating the nation’s pollinator heroes...

Topic: Biodiversity

Type: Events

Member: Shaftesbury Capital

Pass on Plastic

Fri 15 Jun 2018

Shaftesbury, alongside Project 0 and Sky Ocean Rescue, has launched Pass On Plastic, a pop up ocean experience that is open in London’s Carnaby from 8 – 24 June, aiming to raise awareness of ocean conservation...

Topic: Waste

Type: News

Member: Shaftesbury Capital

Shaftesbury’s Wild West End Greening of Soho School

Fri 17 Nov 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

Shaftesbury Attracts Pollinators to Carnaby

Tue 17 Jan 2017

Following the launch of the Wild West End biodiversity collaboration with other property owners, Shaftesbury has implemented a Pollinator project across Carnaby. Initiatives include installing 25 mixed-species sedum pods on service roofs and planting pollinator friendly species in 635 window boxes, 98 planters and 46 hanging baskets.

Topic: Biodiversity

Type: Case Studies

Member: Shaftesbury Capital

Shaftesbury’s Sustainable Refurbishment at 39 William IV Street

Thu 01 Dec 2016

Shaftesbury chose 39 William IV Street to test the feasibility of achieving BREEAM Very Good on domestic refurbishments in older buildings. The completed scheme will deliver 576m2 of modern residential accommodation and 405m2 of restaurant space, all with high operational efficiency. As a result of the project, Shaftesbury now plans to target BREEAM Very Good on more domestic refurbishments, as well as commercial schemes.

Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment

Type: Case Studies

Member: Shaftesbury Capital

Shaftesbury’s Sustainable Retrofit at 22 Ganton Street

Wed 11 Nov 2015

The project exemplifies the company’s proactive approach to asset management and commitment to the long-term sustainability of its buildings. By retaining 99% of the building’s structure and 80% of its façade, Shaftesbury significantly reduced the amount of new materials required and cut construction waste, minimising environmental impacts and generating cost savings.

Topic: Retrofit & Refurbishment

Type: Case Studies

Member: Shaftesbury Capital