Ultra-urban industrial investor and developer Bloom is building two of the first industrial developments in the UK that align with the Paris Agreement on climate change.
The developments in Greenwich and Camberwell are part of Bloom’s £250m ultra-urban warehouse joint venture with Angelo Gordon and are being project managed by Trigon DM.
In Greenwich, Bloom is delivering five units, totalling 35,845 sq ft, on Tunnel Avenue by the Blackwall Tunnel. Completion of the Chetwoods-designed scheme is expected in Q1 2024.
In Camberwell, the company is developing a 52,500 sq ft multi-let industrial estate, designed by Michael Sparks Associates, at 61 Lilford Road. Construction is expected to begin in Q3 this year.
Bloom said the designs of the two schemes were developed in line with technical screening criteria set by the Green Technical Advisory Group to demonstrate alignment with the Paris Agreement. The developer is targeting BREEAM Excellent and an EPC rating of A+ for the units.
Chris Leonard, development director of Bloom, said: “Aligning Bloom’s developments in Greenwich and Camberwell with the Paris Agreement on climate change is not only a responsible choice for the local environment, planet, and future generations, but also important for the longevity and resilience of our buildings.
“To achieve true success in sustainable building development, it is important to consider the entire emissions footprint of a building and not just its energy efficiency for occupiers. At Bloom, we are proud to be developing what we consider to be the next generation of industrial estates, placing ESG credentials at the forefront of our development process.
“By taking these pioneering steps, incorporating sustainable practices in design and construction to reduce the environmental impact of industrial development, we hope to improve the overall quality of our buildings and the social environment for those using them daily.”
Andy Cox, director at Trigon DM, added: “Placing ESG at the centre of everything Trigon do is a core value in our business and the Paris Agreement is the cornerstone of this commitment globally. The UK taxonomies provide the only true metric for us to demonstrate alignment with the Paris Agreement in our developments. We are delighted to have been able to make Greenwich and Camberwell exemplar projects in their class, working with Bloom.
“Through demonstrating their alignment with the technical screening criteria, set within the taxonomies, together with the project team we have been able to design assets that not only perform to the highest sustainable and environmental standards, but also demonstrate resilience through their compliance with regulatory requirements to 2050 and beyond.”
