UPP has achieved a GRESB (Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark) score of 95% for 2024/25. GRESB is the external sustainability standard across the asset management and real estate sectors, and the score provides independent, quantitative assessment of our ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) performance.
Progress in the past year has included: improving our water efficiency by 8% against our annual target of 6% and reducing our Scope 1 & 2 Carbon emissions by 7.1%; integrating climate risk into design and development in our new schemes (including the Passivhaus accredited Exeter West Park); generating more social value through our work to support charitable causes and increasing the biodiversity across our portfolio of student accommodation. This GRESB score validates our continued commitment to sustainability and further progress in the ESG space.
