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their associated need for high energy consumption through refrigeration costs – are not penalised in comparison with a fashion retailer. “The way it is it might be that a retailer
that has worked really hard to drive down consumption gets a grade C at best,” explains Latimer. “In a society where people aim for A grades, that can be misleading for the public. “It’s about benchmarking and
celebrating the positive changes that members have made rather than penalising those that might not have done so well.” As Latimer points out, 35-40 per cent
benefits of DECs is how they can be used for a commercial purpose, allowing prospective retailers to compare shop units based on their green credentials. Another benefit is that DECs are likely
to encourage better communication between landlords and tenants. “It will deliver a partnership,” says
Latimer. “The asset will impact on each unit’s ability to lower consumption so we think it’ll encourage retailers to ask their landlord to improve the building with things
like insulation.” DECs are designed for the public
sector and aren’t tailored to all retailers. BCSC will be working with the Department of Communities and Local Government over the next few months to improve the methodology, getting the metrics revised to make it fairer.
It has asked that consideration be
made for how different retailers operate and that this is reflected in the DEC, so that, for example, food stores – with
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of all emissions come from property. As well as raising the agenda to its members there’s also a push to demonstrate to outsiders that the industry is committed to sustainability. “At the moment people’s minds are taken up with the economy and there’s been a bit of hiatus,” explains BCSC’s Latimer. “We’re taking a leadership role to make sure our members don’t take their minds off the ball. If people don’t invest now the Government’s CRC targets are going to be a massive challenge in seven years’ time.”
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