Office & Retails

Commercial office and retail owners face growing pressure to demonstrate climate resilience, comply with evolving regulations, and meet tenant demand for low-carbon, high-performance spaces. As net zero targets, embodied carbon, and occupier wellbeing rise on the agenda, commercial real estate must evolve to stay competitive. The need for office sustainability strategies and retail decarbonisation consulting has never been more critical as businesses strive to reduce their carbon footprints and attract environmentally conscious tenants.

Longevity Partners delivers office sustainability strategies and retail decarbonisation consulting that embed sustainability at every stage of the asset lifecycle. Our sector-specific advisory helps owners and developers unlock long-term value, manage climate risk in commercial real estate, and future-proof portfolios with actionable, science-based solutions. As the demand for net zero for retail portfolios increases, our experts offer tailored solutions to ensure compliance with sustainability regulations and provide measurable benefits for both owners and tenants.

Why Sustainability Matters in the Offices & Retail Sector

• Operational cost efficiency: Offices and retail spaces are often significant consumers of energy and water. Sustainability measures such as energy-efficient lighting, HVAC optimisation, and waste minimisation can reduce operating expenses while enhancing asset value.
• Tenant and employee expectations: Corporate occupiers increasingly demand high-performing, healthy workplaces with strong sustainability credentials to attract and retain talent.
• Regulatory compliance: Tightening building performance regulations (e.g., MEES, EU EPBD) require proactive upgrades to avoid penalties and protect revenue streams.
• Brand and market positioning: Sustainable buildings strengthen corporate reputation and drive customer loyalty, particularly in the retail sector where brand alignment with values is key.
• Climate resilience: Well-designed assets mitigate risks from extreme weather and ensure business continuity for occupiers.

Our Services

• Efficiency, Energy & Net-Zero Carbon Audits: Deliver actionable pathways to net zero office buildings and retail portfolios, including energy audits for shopping centres and commercial spaces.
• Sustainability Due Diligence: Identify risks and opportunities for acquisitions, focusing on climate risk for commercial real estate and compliance with evolving sustainability regulations.
• Renewable Energy: Integrate on-site solar, storage, and procurement solutions to reduce embodied carbon in retail assets and support low-carbon commercial real estate strategies.
• Green Building Certifications: Guide office and retail projects through BREEAM, LEED, WELL, and other schemes to demonstrate sustainable design and operational excellence.
• Climate Resilience: Assess exposure to flooding, heat stress, and supply chain disruptions, embedding adaptation into asset strategies to protect long-term value.
• Policy & Regulatory Advisory: Support landlords and portfolio managers in meeting sustainability compliance

Insights

Projects

• Hammerson – Provided solar asset management for the largest shopping centre in Bristol.
• Hines – BIU certification for Liffey Valley shopping centre in Ireland.
• Via Outlets – NZC and climate risk strategy (retail).
• Redefine – Corporate climate scenario for office, retail, and industrial portfolio in Poland and South Africa.
• Credit Suisse – Detailed operational audit for 35 assets in 6 countries