CLIENT
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Deka ImmobilienInvestment GmbH
CLIENT INDUSTRY
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BREEAM In-Use
LOCATION
- London, EC4N 6HN
SIZE/VALUE
- 48,491 m2
DIVSIONS INVOLVED
- Sustainability
- Property Management
DATE
- May 2021
CHALLENGE
Deka Immobilien Investment GmbH were very keen to ensure continuity of certificationwas maintained and continuous improvement achieved in the BREEAM In-Useassessment score. During the second assessment it was important to identify furtherimprovements that could be incorporated into the day to day management and plannedpreventative maintenance programmes. The BREEAM In-Use assessment alsoprovides a means of engagement with the occupiers and service partners.
ACTIONS
The building management team, M&E contractors and occupiers at Cannon Placeworked with the BREEAM In-Use assessor to identify areas of improvement followingthe previous assessment. An action plan was then implemented, which includedinitiatives to enhance energy efficiency, reduce water consumption, promote health andwellbeing and encourage biodiversity.
RESULTS
Sustainability upgrades resulted in:
- Electricity savings per year from LED lighting, cutting costs and CO2 emissions.
- Reduction in water use by the installation of waterless urinals and flow reducers onshowers, as well as implementing a water strategy.
- Increased biodiversity by adding insect friendly planting to the sedum roof, as wellas installed invertebrate boxes.
The BREEAM In-Use scores that were achieved are:
- Part 1 - Asset Performance 78.2% Excellent (Previously 74.8% Excellent)
- Part 2 - Building Management 85.6% Outstanding (Previously 50.1% Good)
BENEFITS
Maintaining an internationally recognised sustainability standard at Cannon Placehas supported the sustainability objectives and credentials of Deka and provides areputable and meaningful route to Environmental Social Governance (ESG).Enhancing the marketability of Cannon Place. For commercial occupiers,certification can be a condition of signing a lease agreement.
BREEAM In-Use provides an opportunity to identify priorities for investment to assistwith continual improvement. Through improved asset performance means thatBREEAM certified buildings support lower vacancy rates and achieve higher rentalpremiums.