Commercial Properties: Go Green

Manchester has set a target of achieving net zero by 2038 – 12 years ahead of the Government's target for the rest of the UK.

Reducing the carbon footprint of new builds and existing commercial properties will prove key to achieving this goal.

By "green proofing" a commercial property, either by building new buildings, or retrofitting existing buildings, to be more energy efficient, businesses may achieve cost-saving efficiencies on utility bills and foster a better reputation.

In this article, we explore how landlords and tenants may collaborate when looking green proofing commercial property and the practical measures businesses may take to leverage technology to reduce a property's carbon footprint.