«This week Gazeley received two major accolades at the esteemed Industrial Agents Society Awards. As well as winning ‘The Green Award’, the global provider of sustainable logistics space also walked away with the ‘Best Pre-Let Development’ after securing the South East’s biggest ever pre-let deal with Morrisons earlier this year.
‘The Green Award’ highlights Gazeley’s sustainable achievement in the sector over the past twelve months. As the company has continued to push boundaries in environmentally-friendly logistics development, the judges recognised a number of key differentiators:
- Delivering over 1.2 million m2 (13 million square feet) of sustainable warehouse over the past five years
- Using sustainable technologies to reduce occupiers’ annual operating costs by £930,000
- The company’s pledge to reduce energy and global carbon emissions by 35% across all its sites worldwide by 2010
- The £50 million development of what is arguably the most environmentally sustainable warehouse in the world, G. Park Blue Planet at Chatterley Valley
Jonathan Fenton-Jones, Global
Procurement and Sustainability Director at Gazeley, accepted the award. He
commented, “The industrial property sector has a great responsibility to
ensure we push forward sustainable development. Gazeley recognises that
being a profitable company, protecting the environment and making a
difference in our communities are compatible, whilst influencing positive
change across the business landscape.”
Nick Redwood, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Europe, also
accepted the accolade for ‘Best Pre-Let Development’ in recognition of the
company’s successful project with Morrisons at G. Park Sittingbourne in Kent.
Working in partnership with Standard Life Investments, Gazeley secured the
biggest ever pre-let deal in the South East, which will deliver a 920,000 sq
ft warehouse and distribution complex for the retailer.
The development, which is due for completion by April 2009, will be used by
Morrisons to service and supply its South East stores and will facilitate
further growth for the supermarket chain.
Nick Redwood commented, “This important award highlights our ability to meet
the needs of our customers in the UK retail market. The move by Morrisons to
become the first occupier at G. Park Sittingbourne not only demonstrates the
strategic location and quality of the development, but also the growing
occupier demand for state of the art environmental buildings.”
The IAS Awards recognise the industry’s most prominent developers, occupiers
and financiers, as well as their projects. As part of the awarding process,
the judges identify which companies are leading the industry and visit the
nominated sites». (CS della Società)