Cartonplast UK Ltd, the market leading reusable transport packaging company for the food and drink industry, has expanded into a brand new, speculatively built warehouse on Centurion Business Park in Rotherham. CBRE’s Industrial team in Leeds acted for Cartonplast to secure the 31,090 sq ft Grade A Industrial unit. This
Real estate investor and developer, Firethorn Trust, has revealed the level of community impact created as it reaches the first anniversary of its charity partnership with Groundwork UK. As part of Firethorn’s commitment to ESG, a grant of more than £310,000 was issued to Groundwork in 2022, establishing a charitable
Prologis UK, a leading logistics property owner, developer and investor, is further expanding its portfolio with the completion of two new high-quality units, DC5 and DC6, at Prologis Park West London, which are ready to let. Situated at a prime logistics location, both properties benefit from excellent transport links into
Half of the units being developed at the £5 million Chase Trade Park, in Burntwood, Staffordshire, have been snapped up, LCP has announced. Work has already begun on site to build an 10-unit, 51,000 sq ft park on a derelict three-acre site to the west of Cannock Road and north
Network Space Developments (NSD) has been appointed as Development Manager by St Helens Borough Council for a prime edge of town centre, five-acre site. Located adjacent to the recently completed £54m Glass Futures initiative, the site was recently purchased by the Council with assistance from the Liverpool City Region Combined
Excellent progress being made was marked by a symbolic steel signing ceremony staged onsite attended by project VIP’s. Glencar, a leading UK construction company that was recently ranked amongst Europe’s fastest growing businesses, has today announced that a key milestone has been reached on construction of the new Moderna Innovation
Developer Chancerygate and specialist sustainable impact investor Bridges Fund Management, have achieved practical completion on a new 200,000 sq ft multi-use development in Peterborough. Situated adjacent to Maskew Retail Park, Bourges View comprises three drive throughs, nine trade counter units and nine industrial and warehouse units ranging from 2,800 sq
SEGRO continues to set new standards for sustainable refurbishment within its 106 million square feet portfolio of industrial and logistics space it owns and manages across the UK and continental Europe following the completion of a six-month long renovation of 2 Auriol Drive The 25-year-old, 33,000 sq ft industrial unit
The development of a £40 million state-of-the-art aerospace manufacturing and design facility for Moog Inc. in Gloucestershire has reached practical completion. Developer Barberry Industrial has delivered a 208,000 sq ft centre of excellence on a 10-acre site at Ashchurch, Tewkesbury. The facility is a carbon neutral building, designed to a
GLP is pleased to announce several significant new appointments within its Clean Energy team in Europe. Under the leadership of Stefano Fissolo, Senior Director, GLP Europe Clean Energy, the team is expanding its capabilities to meet the increasing demand from customers for clean energy solutions across the logistics sector. GLP
Cartonplast UK Ltd, the market leading reusable transport packaging company for the food and drink industry, has expanded into a brand new, speculatively built warehouse on Centurion Business Park in Rotherham. CBRE’s Industrial team in Leeds acted for Cartonplast to secure the 31,090 sq ft Grade A Industrial unit. This expansion will create 20 new jobs for the South Yorkshire region. Cartonplast UK Ltd, a subsidiary of the Cartonplast Group, a naturally sustainable business since it was founded in 1967 in Italy, also operates out of Watervole Way in Doncaster and has acquired the new warehouse to provide a new cleaning facility for can pads in the beverage can industry. Cartonplast Group manages more than 300 million reusable pads ever year, and also includes plastic pallets, top caps and can pads in its portfolio. The company employees more than 750 people across 12 countries. The 31,090 sq ft last mile distribution unit, which has an EPC A rating, was completed in May this year and includes ground floor office space, 8.87m eaves height, as well as 39 parking spaces, with 2 EV charging points. It is strategically located with access via Bessemer Way, linking to the A6178 Sheffield Road and direct access to J34 of the M1 motorway, just a short drive away. The A6178 also links the estate to Sheffield City Centre just 6.5 miles away to the south west, whilst the M1 links Barnsley to the north and Chesterfield to the south. Dani Raunjak, Associate Director, CBRE’s Industrial team commented: “We are delighted to secure this deal for Cartonplast UK Ltd, which is the ideal space for their expansion plans. Despite wider economic headwinds, occupier demand for industrial/warehouse mid-box units within South Yorkshire remains buoyant. This unit is typically one of the most sought-after types, given its quality and specification, and demonstrates the demand for well located, Grade A speculative development across the region.” James Perryer, Managing Director, Cartonplast UK Ltd said: “As we continue to expand our business, we are delighted to secure this new warehouse in such a strategic location in Rotherham. It’s ideally placed to support our growing orderbook alongside our Doncaster facility. We are pleased to create more employment for the South Yorkshire region as part of our growth strategy.” Ed Norris, CPP who acted for the landlord commented: “The property offers a high quality, speculatively built unit close to Junction 34 of the M1 on the Sheffield/Rotherham border. The unit offers a dedicated yard in a popular and established location and isn’t a surprise the unit was snapped up quickly once completed. The industrial market continues to perform well and we wish Cartonplast every success in the new building.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Real estate investor and developer, Firethorn Trust, has revealed the level of community impact created as it reaches the first anniversary of its charity partnership with Groundwork UK. As part of Firethorn’s commitment to ESG, a grant of more than £310,000 was issued to Groundwork in 2022, establishing a charitable programme of activity that focused on tackling some of the most pressing issues facing the local communities Firethorn builds within – from food security, to unemployment, education and access to green space. In the first 12 months, the project has engaged with more than 500 school children and 450 families, provided 293 meals and recorded 168 volunteer hours across the country, as part of regionally-led initiatives in Leighton Buzzard, Peterborough, Ellesmere Port, Sherburn-in-Elmet, Barnsley, Northampton and London. Each of the seven bespoke projects have been designed to address issues specifically within the area of development, ensuring Firethorn’s investment is making a real and long-lasting impact to communities and individuals across the UK. The programme has so far achieved: Peter Mather, Partner at Firethorn Trust, said: “From supporting education projects to tackling the challenges of food poverty, we’re incredibly proud of the programme and what we’ve achieved so far. The partnership has allowed us to take a brand-new approach to delivering real, tangible ESG impact – working in close collaboration with community leaders to provide support where it’s needed most. Community benefit is placed at the heart of every Firethorn development and this important project is bringing that commitment to life.” Groundwork is a federation of charities mobilising practical community action on poverty and environment across the UK. Graham Duxbury, Chief Executive at Groundwork UK, said: “We’re delighted to work in partnership with Firethorn, and it’s been fantastic to see our teams deliver such significant impact via the programme – from young people in urban areas being better connected with nature, volunteers improving outdoor spaces for food growing and young people and unemployed adults gaining experience and qualifications to bolster their future prospects. “There’s more work to do and I’ve no doubt that our partnership will continue to deliver lasting change in communities across the country that are too often overlooked.” Firethorn’s ESG strategy is informed and guided by two leading industry standards – the One Planet Living Framework and the values of the UK Green Building Council. For more information, visit www.firethorntrust.com Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Prologis UK, a leading logistics property owner, developer and investor, is further expanding its portfolio with the completion of two new high-quality units, DC5 and DC6, at Prologis Park West London, which are ready to let. Situated at a prime logistics location, both properties benefit from excellent transport links into West and Central London. Demand for high-quality, sustainable logistics space is growing and to meet customers’ needs, Prologis UK is investing in speculative development to provide the right space in the right locations. The new units at Prologis Park West London also benefit from best-in-class sustainability features as standard and short-term, flexible lease options. Comprising 194,433 sq. ft., and 143,053 sq. ft. respectively, DC5 and DC6 have been designed with optimal energy efficiency in mind. Both exceed net zero carbon targets in construction, with an EPC A+ rating and BREEAM Excellent. In addition, both units have a ready-to-use rooftop array of solar panels, with a generating capacity of 227kWp (DC5) and 198kWp (DC6). They also benefit from energy efficient VRF heating and cooling systems. To ensure the move-in process is as smooth as possible, Prologis Essentials offers a range of specialist services to help customers to fit out the new space and tailor the unit according to their needs. As well as having strong access links, both units overlook the Grand Union Canal, opposite Stockley Park, providing external recreational opportunities and local amenities for employees and the local community. Prologis Park West London benefits from direct access to the major consumer markets of West and Central London, Heathrow Airport and Thames Valley. Close to the M4, M25 and M40, DC5 offers 30 HGV spaces, and DC6 offers 18 HGV spaces. Both units have electric cycle charging infrastructure in situ offering emission-free transportation for employees and visitors, as well as ready-to-use ducting for EV fleets. Jason Pickering, Director, Capital Deployment & Leasing at Prologis UK, said: “These high-quality, sustainable units and their unique package of features and services, demonstrate our commitment to exceeding our customers’ expectations. What we are offering here is excellence in three key areas – flexibility, quality and location. “Prologis Park West London boasts best-in-class sustainability features, delivering a high-quality, sustainable specification as standard. In addition to this it is a great accomplishment to have built both units Beyond Net Zero Carbon Construction, positively contributing to our customers’ net zero journeys.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Half of the units being developed at the £5 million Chase Trade Park, in Burntwood, Staffordshire, have been snapped up, LCP has announced. Work has already begun on site to build an 10-unit, 51,000 sq ft park on a derelict three-acre site to the west of Cannock Road and north of Robins Road. Now, LCP, the national commercial property and investment company, part of M Core, behind the scheme, has revealed that 50% of the units have already been signed up, months ahead of completion. Block A, which comprises 8,625 sq ft, is under offer to a national joinery company, and block D, which comprises 16,400 sq ft, is also being negotiated with an international manufacturing company. Six units in block B and block C available, which total 26,695 sq ft, with areas from 2,900 sq ft to 6,400 sq ft. The properties are suitable for B2 (general industrial), B8 (warehousing) or E(a) (display or sale of retail goods) use, with a focus on trade counter and heavily customer focused businesses. Nick Bryson, director (industrial) at LCP, said work was progressing well on site, which is located adjacent to Multipark Buntwood zone 3, which it owns and manages. “The site has now been cleared and remediated and the footings have already started being poured. We should start to see steels going up at the end of September.” he said. “We recognised the demand for units of this size in the area a while ago and are pleased to be in the process of finalising new tenants for half of the scheme. That bodes well for the remaining units and we are already in discussions with potential occupiers and hope to make further announcements in the coming weeks.” Chase Trade Park is located in a strategic location, close to the M6 Toll and a few minutes from the motorway network. The building programme started in July, with an expected practical completion date of spring 2024. Wainwrights is project manager, architect, and quantity surveyor, while NU Construction Limited has been appointed contractor. The units can be tailored to meet reasonable occupier requirements. They will have steel portal frame construction and eaves height of between six and eight metres. They will include LED lighting, full height electric roller shutter doors and insulated profiled steel-cladded roofs with roof lights. They will also have power floated concrete floors with minimum 30KN/M 2 loading. The scheme will include ample unloading/loading, with 81 parking spaces, 10 electric charging points, 10 cycle hoops and an additional 11 accessible parking spaces. Solar powered estate lighting and a significant landscaping provision focused on encouraging new wildlife habitats is included, while LCP also intends to undertake a large planting scheme on the adjacent site entrance to the business park and create new habitats around an existing balancing pond. The business park is monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week by CCTV, in addition to frequent mobile security patrols. LCP is responsible for the maintenance of park roads and common areas and it has an on-going policy of reinvesting in the estate with good quality lighting and planting schemes in place. The estate benefits from a planned on-going maintenance programme. For further information about availability, contact Nick Bryson and Paula James at LCP: nbryson@lcpproperties.co.uk and pjames@lcpproperties.co.uk Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Network Space Developments (NSD) has been appointed as Development Manager by St Helens Borough Council for a prime edge of town centre, five-acre site. Located adjacent to the recently completed £54m Glass Futures initiative, the site was recently purchased by the Council with assistance from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Strategic Investment Fund, for an undisclosed sum. Forming part of Glass Futures’ 15-month construction programme, the land is now serviced and development-ready with access roads constructed and remediation works completed. The appointment marks the second development management role that NSD has secured from a North West local authority this year, following its appointment by Stockport Council to lead the design and delivery of Cheadle Eco Business Park at Bird Hall Lane. The proposed environmentally exemplar, industrial employment scheme is central to the Cheadle Town Investment Plan, which will unlock the town’s economic potential and drive clean growth and secured £4.4million of Towns Fund support. Councillor Richard McCauley, St Helens Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Planning, said: “Based locally in Newton-le-Willows, Network Space has an excellent track record on overseeing successful developments in our borough – from the top-class, award-winning Mere Grange to Glass Futures, a state-of-the-art, globally significant project which will once again put St Helens at the forefront of glass innovation. “I’m delighted that we will be working with them once again on this exciting new project on our journey to drive forward inclusive growth – providing contracts for local suppliers as part of our commitment to social value, as well as creating job and training opportunities for local residents, all while ensuring our borough maintains its position as a global centre of excellence.” Catherine Chilvers, Development Director at Network Space Developments, said: “We are delighted to once again be working alongside St Helens Borough Council to support their ambition to advance a new phase of development at this strategically important site for the Borough and build upon the success and momentum of the recently completed Glass Futures facility.’’ “Two development management appointments by ambitious local authorities this year demonstrates our long-standing expertise in delivering property led regeneration projects on behalf of a public private partnership. NSD has shown itself to be a trusted partner, with the commercial expertise to guide and accelerate delivery to facilitate new jobs and investment opportunities, and this latest role gives us a further opportunity to do just that.” NSD has already created and modernised almost 10 million sq. ft of multi-unit industrial workspace across the north of England, attracting a variety of global and UK-based businesses. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Excellent progress being made was marked by a symbolic steel signing ceremony staged onsite attended by project VIP’s. Glencar, a leading UK construction company that was recently ranked amongst Europe’s fastest growing businesses, has today announced that a key milestone has been reached on construction of the new Moderna Innovation and Technology Centre (MITC) at Harwell Campus in Oxfordshire with steels now rapidly rising out of the ground. To highlight the key milestone a symbolic steel signing ceremony was staged onsite attended by representatives from Harwell, Moderna, Glencar and the scheme architects Scott Brownrigg. A steel beam from the building itself was signed by VIP’s from the three companies before being lifted into place where it will remain as a lasting memento and legacy to the project for many years to come. Talking about the event Glencar Chairman Pat McGillycuddy said: “It’s fantastic to be here onsite today and to see the excellent progress that the team has made with these incredible steel structures rising from the ground. We are delighted to be working alongside the teams from Harwell and Moderna and to celebrate this important milestone today. As Darius said today these buildings and this project is a part of all of us as future vaccines to protect public health will have been directly manufactured within these fantastic facilities. Glencar is proud to have been trusted to deliver this project and we will look forward to further updates as we work towards PC in the summer of next year. Stuart Grant, CEO of Harwell Campus adds: “The steel rising event is another significant milestone and step towards the completion of the Moderna Innovation and Technology Centre. The Centre will sit at the heart of our thriving health tech cluster at Harwell and will play a key role in strengthening UK vaccine development and global pandemic resilience.” Darius Hughes, General Manager Moderna also went onto say: “We are witnessing a historical moment that affects us all. From this building we will manufacture mRNA vaccines, including for Covid-19, keeping us safe and protecting the UK population from emerging respiratory health threats. “We are very happy to see steels rising and the work that Glencar have undertaken to date. We look forward to watching the construction progress and seeing this building rise out of the ground”. Moderna is the latest organisation to join Harwell’s thriving Health Tech cluster which has grown to over 70 life science organisations since it launched in 2016. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Developer Chancerygate and specialist sustainable impact investor Bridges Fund Management, have achieved practical completion on a new 200,000 sq ft multi-use development in Peterborough. Situated adjacent to Maskew Retail Park, Bourges View comprises three drive throughs, nine trade counter units and nine industrial and warehouse units ranging from 2,800 sq ft to 34,500 sq ft. Chancerygate and Bridges estimate Bourges View, which has a gross development value of £30m, will create up to 280 jobs. A number of occupiers have taken pre-lets of units at the development. Costa Coffee, fast food chain Taco Bell and US burger giant Wendy’s, will occupy the drive-through units. Trade merchants Toolstation, Wurth, Brewers, CareCo and self-storage provider Lok’nStore also committed to the scheme in advance of practical completion. The development benefits from being in an established roadside industrial and retail location and its close proximity to the A15 and A47, providing easy access to the city centre, ring road and wider transport network. Fourteen units ranging from 2,800 sq ft to 34,500 sq ft remain available and there is strong interest in the scheme from potential tenants. Properties at Bourges View benefit from electric vehicle charging points and a selection of units include solar panels providing green energy. The units are constructed from high-performance building materials to reduce CO2 emissions and increase energy efficiency. Chancerygate senior development director, George Dickens, said: “We have rejuvenated an empty site to create new employment and trade counter opportunities. This ensures businesses located at Bourges View are best placed to serve Peterborough and the locality, whilst supporting job creation and economic growth for the region. “There is strong demand from businesses for high specification, sustainable accommodation which is evidenced by the numerous well-known brands already secured as occupiers. The prominence, tenant mix and accessibility of this development makes it Peterborough’s premier roadside and trade counter destination.” Chancerygate and Bridges have been working in partnership on projects for more than 10 years. Investments include the acquisitions of sites for industrial development in Leeds and Coventry; the regeneration of Beeston Business Park, Nottingham; and the development of ‘The Curve’, a student housing development in London SE1. Guy Bowden, partner at Bridges Fund Management partner, added: “The Bourges View development has revitalised a previously redundant site and could create up to 280 new jobs for the surrounding area. “Incorporating important sustainable features into the design has enabled us to achieve a BREEAM Very Good rating. “The development will both benefit occupiers and provide the wider Peterborough community with a high-quality commercial and industrial hub.” Agents for Bourges View are Savills and JLL. For further information visit www.chancerygate.com. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
SEGRO continues to set new standards for sustainable refurbishment within its 106 million square feet portfolio of industrial and logistics space it owns and manages across the UK and continental Europe following the completion of a six-month long renovation of 2 Auriol Drive The 25-year-old, 33,000 sq ft industrial unit at Greenford Park, has been transformed into a state-of-the-art, environmentally sustainable facility. It will be the first industrial refurbishment of this type in the world that is completed to BREEAM Outstanding standards. The building now incorporates a range of new features and technology, and is set to be net carbon zero in operation with an EPC A+ energy rating, representing an unprecedented upgrade in sustainability performance for a refurbished building. At the forefront of the refurbishment has been the installation of PV panels across 33,000 sq ft of the exterior of the building, which will save 46.12 tonnes of carbon, equivalent to planting 2119 trees. Further sustainability features include: The refurbishment is part of SEGRO’s growing portfolio of zero-carbon developments, aligning with the company’s Responsible SEGRO commitment to champion low-carbon growth and be net-zero carbon by 2030. James Craddock, Managing Director, UK, at SEGRO, said: “Wholesale, technology-driven refurbishment of older buildings in our portfolio is an integral part of the execution of our strategy to be net-zero carbon by 2030. This project represents our most sustainable refurbishment to date, demonstrating our refusal to stand still and exemplifying our own high standards to drive us forward on our low carbon growth journey. “This approach also enables our customers to reach their own sustainability goals, where operating from a sustainable workspace is critical to their business.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
The development of a £40 million state-of-the-art aerospace manufacturing and design facility for Moog Inc. in Gloucestershire has reached practical completion. Developer Barberry Industrial has delivered a 208,000 sq ft centre of excellence on a 10-acre site at Ashchurch, Tewkesbury. The facility is a carbon neutral building, designed to a BREEAM excellent EPC A+ standard. It is expected to be operational later this year. Barberry, the West Midlands-based development and investment company, started construction on the site off the A46, near junction 9 of the M5, in April 2021 having agreed a 35-year lease with Moog. Main contractor Readie Construction delivered the £28 million construction contract, which included both Cat A and Cat B fit out works. Jon Robinson, development director at Barberry, said: “This has been a fantastic award-winning project and it has been a pleasure to work alongside Moog, a global leader in aerospace manufacturing, as we hand over their new facility allowing their business to service new contracts, generate new highly skilled jobs and enjoy continued success in Gloucestershire. “We are very proud both to have delivered a wonderful facility on behalf of the company and to have led the way on what is one of the few carbon neutral manufacturing facilities in the UK, fulfilling several green credentials allowing Moog to address sustainability while also incorporating several staff wellbeing provisions within the building including a fully equipped gymnasium and staff relaxation and welfare area providing an excellent working environment for Moog employees.” The building has been fitted with 2,400 450W PV Solar panels capable of generating 1 MW of Energy. Also included is a state-of-the-art 50,000 litre underground rainwater harvesting system which supplies water to the toilets, saving an estimated 1,000 m3 of water energy each year. Elsewhere, it has EV charging points, the highest quality insulation material, bat boxes, bird boxes and insect hotels, heat recovery systems reducing natural gas consumption, and LED intelligent lighting throughout. The new development has easy access to the M5, the M50, the M42 and the motorway network beyond. It is expected to attract substantial investment to the region and safeguard the employment of a highly-skilled workforce while creating new jobs. Mark Lawton, ACC Division General Manager at Moog, said: “Moving into our new manufacturing and design facility in Gloucestershire marks the beginning of an exciting new era for Moog. The Barberry team has delivered an outstanding centre of engineering excellence.” Moog’s existing Tewkesbury Aircraft Controls Segment operation is the global centre of excellence for design of servo valves and has a large engineering division housed within its existing facility. It is the town’s largest employer and has operated from there for over 40 years. The highly anticipated new facility will help foster further growth in Moog’s Engine and Flight control products for military and commercial aerospace programs. Moog sees the expansion as an integral part of its commitment to long-term manufacturing and sales in the UK. Barberry has a 2.4 million sq ft industrial/logistics development portfolio with a Gross Development Value of more than £355 million. In 2023, Barberry is proudly celebrating 40 years of successful property investment and development. The company is opportunity driven and is actively seeking further development and investment opportunities. It is active in all sectors of the property market including industrial, offices, retail, strategic land and residential. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
GLP is pleased to announce several significant new appointments within its Clean Energy team in Europe. Under the leadership of Stefano Fissolo, Senior Director, GLP Europe Clean Energy, the team is expanding its capabilities to meet the increasing demand from customers for clean energy solutions across the logistics sector. GLP Europe Clean Energy invests in and operates onsite renewable energy solutions to decarbonise the built environment by deploying rooftop solar, battery storage, electric vehicle infrastructure and other adjacent technologies. New appointments across operations, partnerships and investments to strengthen team and accelerate business growth: Manuel joins as Director, Asset Management, responsible for managing GLP Clean Energy’s portfolio of assets throughout their life cycle, managing technical and ESG due diligence, driving the adoption of best practices and new technologies within the business, and implementing value enhancement initiatives. Manuel has ~15 years’ experience in the energy industry sector across asset management and engineering, having managed and/or overseen the operations of more than 1.3 GW of projects across renewables technologies including solar PV, onshore wind, battery energy storage and biomass. Manuel joins from Glennmont, where he managed the development, construction, operations and divestment of renewable plants across Europe, and has held previous roles working as a consultant, project engineer, and technical manager at various reputable renewable energy corporations. Pablo has been appointed Director, Business Development, focused on originating and developing renewables projects and creating the offering suite of onsite and offsite power purchase agreements for GLP Clean Energy customers. Pablo has built deep expertise over 14 years in the energy and renewables sector across business development, sales, portfolio management, M&A and strategy. He previously worked at ENGIE, a French multi-national energy company, where he led the transformation of the company, developing new businesses in renewable energy infrastructure onsite and offsite in North and Latin America. Tobias joins as Vice President, Investments, responsible for forming and executing GLP Clean Energy’s investment and financing strategies. Tobias brings over 10 years’ experience originating and executing infrastructure and clean energy financing projects, totalling over €630M of capital invested across over 90 deals, from his time in roles at SUSI Partners, MEAG and Siemens Bank. Servando is an Investment Associate, supporting on all investments and related activities. He has over 5 years’ experience in renewables across utility-scale and onsite projects, and previously held roles in both the development and investment teams of Plenium Partners, a Madrid based infrastructure private equity firm. GLP continues to support the global energy transition by investing in solar, wind, electric vehicles and battery storage and charging technologies for its assets. At the end of 2022, the firm had 700+ megawatts (MW) of solar capacity installed on the rooftops of its real estate portfolio and third-party rooftops which contributes to lowering CO2 emissions. The clean energy generated is sold back to customers and utility companies, which has the potential to help reduce the pressure on local electricity grids and ties into GLP’s overall ESG and sustainability goals. Stefano Fissolo, Senior Director, GLP Europe Clean Energy, commented: “Our team’s collective track record spans the entire technology spectrum of the energy transition and covers the full project lifecycle of renewable energy assets both from a transactional and operational standpoint. This will be an invaluable asset as we continue to expand our activities. We are seeing record levels of demand for decarbonisation solutions from across our existing and prospective customer base, as the logistics industry increasingly understands the important role it has to play in the global energy transition. We’re proud to be a sustainability leader in the sector, and with our strong and growing team we will continue to push innovation and progress in this area.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
