103 Colmore Row - A building at the forefront of District Energy

A building at the forefront of District Energy

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103 Colmore Row is the first commercial office development in Birmingham’s central business district to benefit from the city’s District Energy Scheme. The scheme is a pivotal part of Birmingham City Council’s climate change strategy, which aims to cut C02 emissions by 60 per cent by 2027.

The council has partnered with ENGIE, one of the UK’s largest independent energy producers, who deliver heating, cooling and power to buildings across the city. Power is produced by low and zero carbon technologies.

BY 2027 DISTRICT ENERGY AIMS TO CUT CO2 EMISSIONS IN BIRMINGHAM BY UP TO 60%

up to 50% less primary energy consumption for heating and cooling

UP TO 20% SAVINGS on operational and maintenance costs

Consciously constructed with sustainability in mind

103 Colmore Row has been designed and built around several key green initiatives to ensure not only a low impact environmental footprint but also a carefully considered social responsibility protocol for those involved with its construction.

Consistently scored top marks for Considerate Construction during the construction process

Unique closed loop recycling scheme with Protec

100% of timber from legal and sustainable sources

Staff made sustainability pledges via ‘Extinction Training’ and took on eco community engagements

ESG Highlights

BREEAM accreditation of Excellent

EPC RATING A

WiredScore rating of Platinum - reducing on site power demand

UP TO 20% REDUCED heating COSTS for occupiers

9,500+ MWH OF CHILLED WATER PER ANNUM

100°C/60°C hot water flow/return temperatures

18,000+ tonnes of CO2 saved per annum

Electricity supplies synchronised with the National Grid

12km of insulated distribution pipe

Office Fresh Air Ventilation - 12 litres per person

60,000+ MWh of heat per annum

dedicated ELECTRIC CAR charging points

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Benefits to Birmingham

ESG has risen rapidly up the corporate agenda. But is it just the latest corporate buzz word or can it deliver real business benefits?

Anthony Watson, managing director of Knight Frank Promise, looks at the trend towards ESG and how it is being implemented at 103 Colmore Row.