Launched in October 2006.

Examples of investment critical issues include:

• Designated nature reserves located on or close to the site
• Energy ratings
• Presence of archaeological or heritage resources.

Examples of potential value issues include:

• Public transport links that are accessible within a ten minute walk of the site
• Potential for renewable energy or energy efficiency technology on-site
• Presence of strong community groups or existing community relationships.

By broadening the pre-acquisition due diligence process this Guide enables us to:

• Identify and manage potential environmental and social risks, costs and opportunities at the earliest stage
• Define the process, guidance and responsibilities for managing sustainability at each stage of the acquisition process
• Raise the sustainability awareness of our employees, joint venture partners and suppliers.
• View the full Sustainability Guide for Property Acquisitions

Developed in 2006, to be launched 2007.

Incorporating new sustainable technologies and methods into refurbishment projects can increase energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and make our properties more attractive to occupiers. This Brief provides project teams with guidance on sustainable refurbishment projects, including information on:

• Our approach to corporate responsibility, our existing policies and documents, and the business rationale behind sustainable development
• Sustainability issues associated with refurbishment projects and their supply chain
• How to identify, implement and manage sustainability measures during refurbishments
• Links to relevant information.

Sustainability Brief for Developments: revised in 2006, to be launched in 2007.

Sustainable buildings are more energy efficient, reducing the carbon dioxide emissions which contribute to climate change. Sustainable developments which have the support of the local community can be more attractive to occupiers.

Following an independent review in 2006 we revised this Brief. The revised Brief will be issued in early 2007 and will include:

• A stage in the process at the beginning of each project for us to outline our sustainability expectations for that particular development
• Aspirational targets for developments to raise standards on specific areas such as energy efficiency and the re-use of materials
• Additional guidance on managing sustainability on Masterplan projects
• Improved navigability, for instance, incorporating the sustainability review appendix in the main document and improving the graphic format.

Since 2004 we have been working with our consultants and contractors to implement the British Land Sustainability Brief on all our developments. Objectives and targets are set for a range of sustainability issues under the following headings:

• Site and neighbourhood
• Resource consumption
• Environmental quality
• User and occupant satisfaction
• Stakeholder dialogue and relations.

On our 51 Lime Street development we worked with our contractors Mace to achieve:

• Waste management: a Waste Coordinator was appointed and a target set to re-use 50% of all works materials. Initiatives to achieve this included the re-use of large volumes of clay from pile arisings.
• Social inclusion: initiatives included English language classes on-site for foreign workers, employment of apprentices and local employment.

On our Ludgate West development we worked with our engineers Jaros, Baum and Bolles to achieve:

• Biodiversity: an extensive green roof being installed on over 150 square metres of roof space.
• Air quality: equipment on roof to separate air intakes from pollution sources, improving air quality for occupiers.
• Sustainable travel: 23 motorcycle spaces, 68 cycle stands and showers being installed in a secure internal location.
• Community: an informative poster display on site hoardings explaining the archaeological investigations and displaying the vision for the development.