Sustainability

Building the future of Industrial and Logistics spaces

In today’s world, sustainability is not an option, it’s a necessity. A sustainable business is a resilient business and for Trade City and Logistic City that means delivering industrial and logistics developments that are designed for long-term performance, efficiency and environmental responsibility.

Our commitment goes beyond reducing impact, we are shaping industrial buildings that actively contribute to a stronger, cleaner economy. Every development is designed to operate efficiently, reduce carbon and support businesses in achieving their own sustainability goals.

Through our ‘Building for a Sustainable World’ framework (read here), we apply our expertise to industrial and logistics spaces, ensuring that our buildings are not only fit for today, but also adaptable and resilient for tomorrow.

This framework is built on two key pillars:

  • Environmental Sustainability – driving down carbon, cutting energy demand and protecting natural resources.
  • Social Sustainability – creating value for local communities, supporting businesses and ensuring healthier, more efficient workplaces.

 

Setting New Standards for Green Industrial Buildings

Every Trade City and Logistic City development is underpinned by a set of ambitious sustainability benchmarks. These go far beyond compliance or “green add-ons” they set the standard for the next generation of industrial and logistics real estate:

  • BREEAM Excellent – independently verified environmental performance.
  • A-Rated EPC – delivering energy efficiency from day one.
  • Whole Lifecycle Assessment – measuring and reducing embodied carbon.
  • No Gas, Low Carbon Systems – air source heat pumps for office areas.
  • Renewable Energy Ready – base build solar PV with capacity for tenant expansion.
  • EV Infrastructure – electric car charging points as standard.
  • Responsible Water Use – aligned with the RIBA Climate Challenge 2020 target.

These measures ensure that Trade City and Logistic City schemes aren’t just sustainable, they’re smarter, stronger and built to perform in an evolving industrial economy.