The initial phase of The DP World London Gateway Logistics Centre has this week received The Planet Mark certification from Planet First, a sustainability consultancy and certification service provider.
Working in partnership with the iconic Eden Project in Cornwall, The Planet Mark certification is available to any business, building or project that demonstrates a commitment to improving sustainability and reducing carbon emissions.
The 19,280sq m Logistics Centre, which opened earlier in the year, is one such project. The first structure to be erected on DP World’s London Gateway Logistics Park, it uses 33% less carbon on average than many buildings of a similar size and purpose.
Low carbon renewable energy is provided via 1,000 photovoltaic panels, while a highly efficient insulated cladding system has been specified to reduce waste and overall running costs. Additionally, 95% of all waste materials were recycled during construction.
Steve Malkin, CEO, Planet First, said: “We wish to congratulate DP World London Gateway on achieving The Planet Mark certification for its Logistics Centre by showing good practice in its sustainability.
“We measure the lifecycle carbon of developments and benchmark them against similar projects. Organisations must also show reductions in their carbon emissions to achieve the Planet Mark, while engaging with suppliers and stakeholders to implement improvement initiatives. DP World London Gateway Logistics Park has achieved all of these things.”
Simon Moore, CEO, DP World London Gateway said: “We are thrilled to have been recognised by The Planet Mark for the sustainable ways in which we build and operate our developments at DP World London Gateway.
“The Logistics Centre is the first of many logistics buildings on our nine million square foot Logistics Park and we hope that all of the buildings can achieve this accreditation as we continue to develop.
“One of the key propositions offered by this market-centric development is its ability to reduce CO2 emissions created by supply chains. There’s no better way of proving our intent in doing so than by being sustainable in the construction and operation of our buildings.”
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