The building is certified BREEAM Very Good, guaranteeing it complies with multiple sustainable criteria, including:
- Sustainable site and waste management – General Contractor demonstrates best practice and meets our KPI’s in all areas
- Reduction of CO2 emissions through design – this brand-new high-performance building only utilizes best in class highly efficient technology and OFCI’s
- Reduction in water use and reuse – the closed-loop chilled water system delivers industry-leading PUE alongside measured low water usage
- Lower environmental impact of the building over its full life cycle – achieved through the use of ‘Green Guide’ high-performance materials
- Limited impact on ecology – damage is limited during construction and habitats are enhance thereafter by investment in creating biodiverse landscapes with native pollinating planting schemes where possible
- Reduced impact on climate change & local environment – using materials with low global warming potential (GWP) provision of electric vehicle charging, sourcing staff locally and supporting the local economy
- Best practice design for health, wellbeing and occupancy ensuring thermal comfort, lighting and control, indoor air quality and acoustic performance, encouraging reduction in car travel through the provision of cyclist facilities