SEGRO has completed its most sustainable development in the UK, achieving a provisional BREEAM rating of 94.9% at SEGRO Park Tottenham, leading the way in sustainable development. The pioneering site offers 190,000ft² of industrial space across eight units, ranging from 6,993ft² to 52,070ft². It has been built to BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ standards, the highest level of sustainability accreditation in the UK. All buildings at the site are carbon negative for landlord’s buildings in operation, meaning they generate more zero-carbon electricity than they consume.
Sustainable features have been installed across the estate including green walls to help to purify air, as well as EV charging points and almost 2,000 photovoltaic panels to minimise carbon emissions at the site.
SEGRO has planted 127 new semi-mature trees and 880m of new hedges, creating habitats for pollinating insects, birds and bats to help promote biodiversity in the local area. The site has also been landscaped with wildflower grasses, outside seating and gym equipment to help enhance employee wellness. The company has also installed ‘smart’ sensor technology onsite, which will enable customers to obtain real-time building information such as energy and water usage, as well as indoor air quality. The sensors will help customers improve operational efficiency and enhance their working environment.
Alan Holland, Managing Director, Greater London at SEGRO, said: “We are hugely proud to have pushed the boundaries for sustainable development with SEGRO Park Tottenham. Not only is this our highest BREEAM rating to date, we are not aware of another comparable urban logistics development in the UK which has achieved a higher score. SEGRO Park Tottenham is a pioneering scheme that has already seen strong interest from a diverse range of companies. The largest unit, representing 40 per cent of the total space, has already been let just weeks after the site reached completion, demonstrating strong demand for modern, sustainable warehouses in the best places. We opted to develop the estate speculatively and are confident that its highly sustainable urban warehousing in an inner London location will continue to attract cutting-edge businesses.”
