We’re working to create a circular neighbourhood in Eccleston Yards, a significant and representative area of our Belgravia portfolio covering over 70 different properties. We are collaborating with businesses, workers and residents to deliver a range of projects that will reduce carbon, support reuse, and reduce waste. This trial is aimed at demonstrating how collaboration in a place can effect meaningful change.

Evaluations have been undertaken for every building to assess opportunities to improve energy efficiency, including double glazing, insulation, and LED lighting. We’ve identified initiatives capable of saving over 180 tonnes of carbon and an average energy use reduction of 35% per building.

We’ve also been trialling innovative technologies and approaches including:

• a zero emission sub-one hour delivery service from stores to customers’ homes
• software that analyses building energy use to optimise performance and reduce consumption and maintenance costs.
• helping cafes and restaurants measure and reduce their emissions.
• trialling repair workshops, composting facilities and sharing between occupiers to promote reuse and reduce waste.