Grosvenor has promoted Tor Burrows, group sustainability director and executive director of sustainability GPUK, to the role of chief sustainability officer for the group.
In this newly created role, Burrows will report into executive trustee Mark Preston.
The announcement coincides with Grosvenor publishing its first global sustainability report, which provides an account of progress made across its international activities against its top priorities: mitigating and adapting to climate change; restoring nature and biodiversity; and making a positive impact on people.
In the report, the company recorded a 31% reduction in direct property emissions since 2021 in line with its science-based 1.5°C carbon commitment.
Burrows said: “At a time when political momentum around sustainability is stalling, I am proud to share Grosvenor’s first global sustainability report, a clear reflection of our unwavering commitment to pursuing a more sustainable future. Across our international organisation, we are more determined than ever to tackle the environmental and social challenges of our time, driving real impact and unlocking new opportunities by cutting carbon, restoring nature and improving lives.”
Preston added: “The support of the Grosvenor family, coupled with the breadth of our international organisation, uniquely positions us to deliver meaningful change – not just within Grosvenor, but across the systems in which we operate. By cutting carbon emissions, restoring nature, and improving people’s lives through housing and community support, our progress is driven by a culture of innovation, collaboration and a deep sense of responsibility.
“While we are proud of what we have achieved, we recognise the scale of the challenge ahead. That is why we remain ambitious, focused and committed to sharing what we learn with others – to pursue a more sustainable future for generations to come.”
