We are committed to assessing, measuring, and responsibly managing our impact.
RO Group Sustainability
Our purpose is to create value for all stakeholders whilst also addressing environmental and social issues to minimise negative impact on the planet, people and communities we engage with.
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We are proud to have obtained and retained Planet Mark certification for 2 years. This has enabled us to measure and assess our carbon footprint at an office operational level as well as quantify our social impact. We are committed to continued reduction of carbon emissions and look to take further action in our journey to Net-Zero.
In business to do good
The RO Group have four distinct sustainability objectives, aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals:​
Provide a progressive, healthy and diverse working environment across the RO Group.
PEOPLE
ASSETS
COMMUNITIES
INVESTMENTS
Our plans
With our four objectives in mind and as part of our ongoing commitment, we have been focusing on the following areas:
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Net zero pathways for all existing assets
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Deployment of Capital Partners investee technology and solutions within our Real Estate portfolio
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Workplace culture, training and green skills development through various learning initiatives and staff surveys
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Procurement and ethical sourcing of office supplies
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Community impact and engaging with Social Housing providers and implementing charity support strategies
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Energy consumption through monitoring and efficiency
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Recycling and waste management
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Water management
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Provision of electric vehicle charging points
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Supply chain and working with other businesses that value diversity and sustainability
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Board level reporting and assessment
Our sustainability journey
2023/24
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Retained Planet Mark Business Certification
2022/23
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Achieved Planet Mark Business Certification
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Aligned our focus areas to the UN SDGs
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Hired first Head of Sustainability to develop and execute our strategy
2022
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Reviewed our operations in the context of Sustainability
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Launched a Sustainability Committee
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Set core sustainability objectise across the Group
Professional Memberships and Certifications
We are proud to have obtained Planet Mark in 2022 and successfully retained our certification for 2023/2024. This has enabled us to understand our baseline carbon footprint at an office operational level as well as identify our social impact. We now look to take further action in reducing our impact. By virtue of our certification, we are delighted to have protected an acre of rainforest with Cool Earth.
Fitwel building certification is a set of guidelines on how the design and operations of a building can improve occupant health and productivity. All Fitwel strategies are evidence-based practical solutions that impact occupant’s daily routines to promote physical, mental and social health.
NABERS is a simple, reliable sustainability rating for the built environment. The Design for Performance Agreement forms the basis of a rigorous project energy strategy by acting as a shared, tangible target for all parties involved from planning and design through to construction and operation to deliver an energy efficient, high-performance office building.
Launched in 2012, the Supply Chain Sustainability School is an award-winning FREE virtual learning platform around sustainability, with the aim to upskill those working within, or aspiring to work within, the built environment sector.
The RESET Air Standard defines the requirements for collecting indoor air quality data via continuous monitoring of an interior space or building, with the goal of standardising indoor air quality data that is trusted, actionable, and relevant.
Silbury House, Milton Keynes
GNR8, Watford
Fitwel certified developments:
Silbury House, Milton Keynes
GNR8, Watford
One Dorset Street, Southampton
There is a clear recognition that the commitment to improving our environmental impact across all our businesses is a long term objective and therefore will remain under constant review.
November 2024