We are committed to implementing and continuously improving the efficiency and sustainability of our facilities throughout the delivery process.

Embedding these practices in our approach to development enables Equation Properties to implement innovative technologies to meaningfully lower the levels of negative environmental, economic and social impact, which aligns our goals with potential occupiers and joint venture partners.

Our base specification ensures our developments are recognised in the top 10% of sustainable ratings and performance for new commercial buildings.

KEY SUSTAINABILITY DRIVERS

BREEAM 2018

BREEAM is the world’s leading sustainability assessment method for masterplanning projects, infrastructure and buildings. It recognises and reflects the value in higher performing assets across the built environment lifecycle.

EPC

EPC is an Energy Performance Certificate and rates how energy efficient your building is using grades from A to G (with ‘A+’ the most efficient grade).

NET ZERO CARBON

A Net Zero Carbon development refers to balancing the amount of emitted greenhouse gases with the equivalent emissions through technologies and offsetting strategies.

Implemented Practices in Our Developments

EV charging

Up to 20% EV charging points at each development futureproof the facility for occupiers and their fleets

Energy
consumption
management

Energy metering systems at each facility allow occupiers to manage their energy consumption

Rainwater
harvesting
solutions

Water recycling solution reduces external water consumption

Water
regulation
technologies

Efficient sanitaryware enables low flow rates

Solar PVs
for renewable
power

Renewable source of electricity for individual buildings

Sustainably
sourced
materials

Our responsible sourcing ensures reduced negative environmental, economic and social impact

Durable and
low impact
materials

We only use sustainable materials with low environmental impact over the lifecycle of our buildings

Sustainable
supply chain
management

Our low emission vehicles and optimised timings ensure deliveries are less impactful on our environment

Landscaped
amenity
areas

Enhanced landscaped environments contribute towards employee wellbeing

Bicycle
friendly
developments

Covered bike spaces in all our developments give employees a greener option to travel to work

Increased use
of natural light
to office and
warehouse areas

Increased natural light to all our warehouses, improving thermal performance and overall wellbeing

Air quality
management
systems

Air source heat pumps reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions, whilst increasing internal air quality

Achievements

BREEAM Excellent
BREEAM Very Good
EPC A
EPC A+
NZC

SUSTAINABILITY CASE STUDIES

Verda Park
Endeavour Point
Orwell Logistics Park
South Oxfordshire
Verda Park
‘EXCELLENT’
BREEAM RATING
A+
EPC
 RATING
NET ZERO
CARBON
Basildon
Endeavour Point
‘EXCELLENT’
BREEAM RATING
A
EPC
 RATING
NET ZERO
CARBON
Felixstowe
Orwell Logistics Park
‘EXCELLENT’
BREEAM RATING
A
EPC 
RATING