ESG

Environmental, social and governance

Eskmuir and its management team are fully committed to the protection of the environment, prevention of pollution and proactive compliance with current and evolving legislation. Eskmuir’s aim is to demonstrate continuous improvement in its ESG performance through responsible investment and management practices, whilst considering various stakeholders interests and requirements.

Eskmuir’s approach to sustainability seeks to future proof its business and the assets under management, ensuring they are responsive as the global community embraces new behaviours and technologies to deliver greater environmental and social good. This approach combines the three main themes of Sustainability: Environmental, Social and Governance in a practical way.

Eskmuir’s commitment to delivering ESG enhancements is directly compatible with its business model of offering well managed cost-effective energy efficient properties in line with occupier needs along with robust and transparent management practices for the benefit of its investors.

Environmental

Minimising the impact on the environment whilst we transition to a Net Zero Carbon society.

Energy

All of Eskmuir’s assets centrally sourced energy is derived from renewable sources.

Performance

Eskmuir actively invests in improving the energy performance of its assets, adopting new technologies and enhanced building materials. These initiatives reduce occupier costs and improve rental performance.

GRESB

Third party benchmarking is utilised to demonstrate Eskmuir’s improved performance with Eskmuir subscribing to GRESB and setting a route to delivering year on year improvement.

Net zero

Eskmuir is targeting net zero carbon by 2040.

ESG Lead

Eskmuir has a dedicated ESG resource with initiatives reviewed and considered by the management team and wider Board.

Communication

Eskmuir’s ESG objectives are communicated to its occupiers, third party advisers and wider stakeholders with service contracts, green leases and procurement programs utilised to enable delivery of Eskmuir’s agenda.

Social

Incorporating the interests of stakeholders into business decisions which are open to scrutiny.

Stakeholder interests and issues factored into business decisions include: health and safety, occupiers, inclusion and diversity, health and wellbeing, employee engagement, charity support and child forced or compulsory labour.

Governance

Structured to demonstrate commitment to high standards of corporate governance as a progressive and transparent business.

The tiers of governance include; A Board of Directors, Trustees, risk management committees, investor advisory boards, investor committees, FCA compliance and specialised working groups.