Case Study: Metrobox

Delancey’s JV partner Tritax are a conscientious and involved landlord, and sustainability is an item regularly discussed with Metrobox tenants. The retail warehouse tenant forums discuss sustainable operations at the assets but also wider site initiatives such as Solar PV or EV Charging. Further where possible, opportunities are taken to enhance social value and support community engagement.

Solihull Eco Initiative

An opportunity to involve local school children in designing an eco-project involving natural habitats on a Solihull retail park scheme was identified. The school children helped to both design and subsequently create a bug hotel on site. The project benefitted both the tenants and school children – the tenants have been a lot more engaging around sustainability since the bug hotel was installed, whilst the school children thoroughly enjoyed turning their design into a reality to improve an asset in their local area, gaining invaluable skills along the way. There are generally limited opportunities on retail parks for biodiversity enhancement and green space, but Delancey are committed to include enhancements of this type where feasible.

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