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of non-domestic buildings. This industry-leading rating is the result of integrating cutting-edge technologies and design principles to reduce environmental impact, highlighting Prologis UK’s exceptional commitment to sustainability.
Throughout construction there have been significant new strategies to further reduce carbon emissions. This has been achieved through introducing cement replacement in concrete and even steel produced in an electric arc furnace, which emits 65 per cent less carbon than traditional blast furnace manufacturing.
This environment-first approach has been further implemented during the construction phase with the site cabins being powered by hydrogenated vegetable oil. Overall, Prologis expects to drive out around 2,400 tonnes of embodied carbon (CO2e) from the project through these measures.
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Leading the way in sustainable development, all of the units across both Parks will achieve net-zero regulated energy use in line with the requirements of an EPC A+ rated building and embodied carbon will be measured, reduced and mitigated in line with the UKGBC net zero carbon framework.
Prologis’ expansion at Hemel Hempstead showcases its commitment to providing innovative spaces for its customers. Flexibility of the spaces is shown through the inclusion of extended balconies in the unit designs, accessible from the first-floor offices. The addition of these new balconies increases the external amenity space and helps to support employee wellbeing, by allowing easy access to further outdoor space for breaks.
Further external amenities at Hemel Hempstead include cycle shelters with green roofs and repair points, timber benches and extensive landscaping, as well as electric bike charging provision.
Pioneering best practice, every unit at Hemel Hempstead is on track to achieve BREEAM ‘Outstanding’, awarded to less than one per cent
Lighting is provided through energy-efficient LED lighting systems and with advanced controls minimising energy wastage. Water-conserving fixtures and drought-resistant landscaping are also integrated to improve both environmental and economic sustainability.
“Our latest approach places the customer at the heart of all our decisions. With new, innovative design features we are focusing on ways to help deliver cost saving benefits and maximise operational efficiency. The new units will be built to allow customers to utilise our Prologis Essentials offering for a number of additional operational or sustainable requirements they may be looking to fulfil,” Woodbridge concludes.
In an environment where the demand for spaces to provide benefits economically, environmentally and aesthetically, has seen a considerable increase,
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Hempstead are a step forward in creating high-performance and high-specification logistics facilities.
From integrating sustainability into the core of both the design and operation of the buildings, the Parks are setting new standards for the I&L sector on how to put customers at the heart of designs. Simply providing a building is no longer enough and the world of logistics in 2024 requires an innovative balance of operational and cost efficiency, workforce wellbeing and environmental sustainability.
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