Contributors to the report are:
- Panattoni - Ian Anderson, Technical Delivery Director
- Greater London Authority - Sarah Birt, Head of Development, Strategic Projects and Property
- St. Modwen Logistics - Richard Carter, Senior Construction Director
- ISG - Mark Cesenek, Managing Director
- Savills Earth - Nick Green, Director
- British Property Federation - Melanie Leech, Chief Executive
- Tritax Symmetry - Will Oliver, Finance Director
- Atrato Group - Francisca Wiggins, Director, Renewable Energy
Ross Polkinghorne, Burges Salmon’s lead for Net Zero in the built environment sector, says: “The challenges faced in the development of industrial and logistics buildings are tangible. All businesses are acutely aware of the need to do something about their Net Zero agendas and there is a high degree of uncertainty both in terms of capacity and cost in accessing power from the grid. However, futureproofing is essential. Many have already started this journey (particularly with investment in on-site renewable energy production and storage) and there is real momentum at the moment amongst developers, investors, funders and occupiers to meet the UK’s Net Zero targets. ”
Burges Salmon is a leading advisor in the built environment sector, especially in the context of energy supply and resilience to new and existing buildings. The firm has particular expertise in providing advice to clients that develop, own, fund and/or occupy industrial and logistics buildings.
This report marks the third in Burges Salmon’s ‘Getting to Net Zero’ thought leadership series. The firm’s previous research report explored ways to support the consenting and permitting process for the anticipated increase in low-carbon hydrogen projects in the coming years, with the first exploring rural land and how Net Zero ambitions can be practically achieved, how they might be financed, and the opportunities for the sector.
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