Built Environment Networking Blog: Sustainability and Net Zero News

Lessons in Inclusion: How Social Value and EDI Drive Sustainable Investment

Sustainable investment is no longer defined solely by environmental performance or long-term financial stability. Increasingly, investors are recognising that the strongest indicators of resilience and responsible growth are rooted in how organisations treat people. Social value and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) have moved from “nice to have” to essential principles that guide capital towards […]

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How UKREiiF 2025 Raised the Bar on Sustainability

Every year, we strive to make UKREiiF as environmentally responsible as possible, integrating sustainable practices across every aspect of our operations. For 2025, we’ve introduced several exciting initiatives that reflect our commitment to reducing our environmental footprint while enhancing the experience for our delegates. Going Digital: Reducing Paper Waste One of the biggest changes this […]

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Liverpool’s Festival Gardens Set for Landmark Transformation into a Sustainable Riverside Neighbourhood

Liverpool City Council, together with development partners Urban Splash and Igloo Regeneration, has unveiled plans to transform Festival Gardens into a vibrant, sustainable and inclusive riverside neighbourhood. The ambitious regeneration scheme will deliver a 21st-century community combining high-quality housing, exceptional green spaces, and a strong commitment to biodiversity, health and design excellence. The vision for […]

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PATRIZIA and Fabrix Launch £100m Joint Venture to Deliver Affordable and Sustainable Housing in London

PATRIZIA, a leading partner for global real assets, and real estate developer Fabrix have launched a new joint venture in London called Sustainable Communities London (SC London). With more than £100 million allocated, the venture will focus on delivering affordable, sustainable, and alternative forms of residential housing, including purpose-built student accommodation. The partnership aims to […]

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How UKREiiF is leading the way in sustainable event management

At UKREiiF, sustainability isn’t just a tick-box exercise, it’s at the heart of everything we do. Since our inception in 2022, we’ve been ISO 20121 Sustainable Event Management accredited, and from day one our mission has been clear: to create an inspiring, world-class event that puts people and the planet first. So, how are we […]

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GLIL Infrastructure and Bluefield Solar Income Fund to invest in UK solar energy assets in phase three of strategic partnership

GLIL Infrastructure LLP (“GLIL”), the £4.1bn UK-based infrastructure investment fund, and Bluefield Solar Income Fund Limited (“Bluefield Solar” or “BSIF”), the London-listed income fund (LON: BSIF), have invested into new solar energy assets as third stage in their strategic partnership. The investment – which has been made through Lyceum Solar, the joint venture created by […]

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LifeSight Announces £450 Million Strategic Investment in Schroders Greencoat’s Global Renewables+ LTAF

LifeSight, WTW’s defined contribution (DC) master trust, has today announced a landmark investment of £450 million in the Schroders Greencoat Global Renewables+ Long-Term Asset Fund (LTAF), with the potential for further commitments in the future. The investment will be incorporated into LifeSight’s core default funds, ensuring that the vast majority of its members directly benefit […]

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EIFO Provides £500 Million Guarantee for UK’s Largest Offshore Wind Project in a Decade

The Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO) has announced a £500 million project finance guarantee for East Anglia Three, a landmark offshore wind farm being developed by ScottishPower Renewables, a subsidiary of Spain’s Iberdrola. With a total project investment of approximately £4.5 billion, East Anglia Three is the largest offshore wind initiative in the […]

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Manova Partners secures planning to refurb Edinburgh office

A planning application for the refurbishment of the Calton Square office building, has been granted subject to conditions by City of Edinburgh Council. Promoted by Ardstone Capital on behalf of Manova Partners, asset manager to the asset owner, the vision for the repositioned Calton Square is to create a best-in-class office building comparable to the […]

Posted by: Deividas Krupstas

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