Logistics / Transport

Logistics and industrial assets are vital to global supply chains but face mounting scrutiny due to high emissions, energy intensity, and land use. With growing concerns about emissions reduction in industrial buildings, and the need for energy audits for warehouses, challenges such as expansion constraints, limited data visibility, and rising operational costs make logistics sustainability strategies a business imperative. Additionally, logistics hubs are becoming a focal point for industry leaders striving to minimize environmental impact while improving operational performance.

We provide tailored logistics sustainability strategies and net zero consulting for industrial real estate, helping investors and developers reduce emissions, improve operational performance, and align with regulatory requirements. From energy audits for warehouses to grid capacity planning, we help unlock asset value through decarbonisation and ESG integration. Our expertise in industrial real estate decarbonisation ensures that your assets not only comply with sustainability regulations but also provide a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving market.

Why Sustainability Matters in the Logistics & Transport sector

• Energy-intensive operations: Warehousing, distribution hubs, and transport networks consume substantial energy and often have large carbon footprints.
• Supply chain resilience: Sustainable practices reduce exposure to fuel price volatility, resource scarcity, and regulatory disruptions.
• Investor and occupier pressure: Logistics providers and e-commerce companies seek facilities that meet net zero and efficiency targets to align with their corporate commitments.
• Regulatory frameworks: Emissions regulations, vehicle electrification mandates, and green building codes are tightening globally.
• Market differentiation: Certified sustainable facilities with renewable energy integration, EV infrastructure, and efficient design attract premium tenants and longer leases.

Our Services

• Efficiency, Energy & Net-Zero Carbon Audits: Conduct energy audits for warehouses and logistics hubs, targeting operational efficiency and emissions reduction in industrial buildings.
• Sustainability Due Diligence: Evaluate ESG risks and opportunities across logistics portfolios, integrating carbon reporting for logistics assets into investment decisions.
• Renewable Energy: Design and implement solar for logistics centres, battery storage, and grid capacity planning to meet decarbonisation goals.
• Green Building Certifications: Support BREEAM, LEED, and WELL certifications for warehouses and transport hubs, enhancing market appeal and regulatory compliance.
• Climate Resilience: Assess vulnerabilities to climate-related disruptions, ensuring asset performance and supply chain continuity.
• Policy & Regulatory Advisory: Map and advise on sustainability regulatory requirments.

Projects

• Axa IM – Portfolio-level energy audits and decarbonisation dashboard in the USA.
• LaSalle IM – Net-zero carbon roadmaps for 33 warehouses across 7 countries.
• Realterm – Provided certification and BREEAM In-Use optimisation reports for 60+ industrial assets across multiple states.
• Royal London – Solar asset management for logistics centre.
• Realterm – Grid capacity study for asset in the Netherlands