Downing has agreed a deal to roll out Utopi’s ESG technology at its £400m Square Gardens development in Manchester.
Sensors will be installed in all of the development’s 1,772 apartments, communal spaces and commercial units to collect live data that will enable the property developer to “significantly improve” its ESG performance and resident engagement at the scheme.
Utopi claims it has the capability to reduce emission by 20-30% in developments where its technology is installed.
As part of the phase one roll out of the technology, Downing also intends to install sensors at its PBSA developments The Mont in Edinburgh and Vega in Vauxhall.
Bay Downing, investment director at Downing, said: “Our residential developments are known for providing affordable, hassle-free living in sought after locations right across the UK, where residents can make the most of city centre living. Downing’s all-round service has come through years of consultation and collaboration with our tenants, ensuring they have the services and facilities they want and need.
“Installing Utopi is the next step in our journey, as we are giving our environmentally-conscious tenants the opportunity to join the Downing team to make our developments as sustainable as possible – through operation as well as construction.”
Jonathan Burridge, founder and CEO at Utopi, added: “Data-driven transformation is essential to reducing global carbon emissions and is key to future-proofing sustainable communities across the UK.
“We are delighted to have agreed this partnership with Downing. As a transformative developer across the country, it can access thousands of tenants and educate them about the decisions they are making when it comes to energy consumption.”
