Urbanest picks JLL to draft sustainability strategy
London student accommodation provider Urbanest has appointed JLL to establish its sustainability strategy.
The consultancy will be tasked with guiding the developer through a two-phase project that aims to create ESG reporting requirements and devise a sustainability roadmap.
Urbanest’s portfolio spans 4,000 student homes across central London, including King’s Cross, Waterloo and in the City. It is also building schemes in Battersea and Canary Wharf to Passivhaus certification.
London student accommodation provider Urbanest has appointed JLL to establish its sustainability strategy.
The consultancy will be tasked with guiding the developer through a two-phase project that aims to create ESG reporting requirements and devise a sustainability roadmap.
Urbanest’s portfolio spans 4,000 student homes across central London, including King’s Cross, Waterloo and in the City. It is also building schemes in Battersea and Canary Wharf to Passivhaus certification.
The developer is set to enhance its position amongst stakeholders as the leader in sustainable development within the PBSA sector. JLL will assist the firm in achieving its goals via in-depth reviews of peer performance, legislation, reporting standards, investor expectations and the exploration of data management options.
The output from this phase will be a disclosure roadmap, outlining actionable steps based on identified frameworks and metrics. As the project progresses into the second phase, JLL will work with Urbanest to develop a future-proofed sustainability strategy.
Claire Racine, head of ESG strategy for EMEA at JLL, said: “By leveraging JLL’s dedicated ESG reporting and sustainability strategy service, Urbanest will be able to deliver positive impacts and confidently navigate sustainability reporting requirements, ensuring it is well-prepared for the evolving demands of their industry.”
Anthony Mellalieu, chief operating officer at Urbanest, said: “Our partnership with JLL will provide us with a roadmap to achieving sustainability developments. We’re ready to start actioning these recommendations to continue providing student accommodation – helping to reduce pressures on housing in London.”
