In recent years, the world has witnessed an electric vehicle (EV) revolution, as individuals and industries alike shift towards greener transportation solutions. The electrification of the fleets of giants such as Amazon is indicative of the direction that others will take. Central to this movement is the remarkable rise in the demand for lithium-ion batteries, the […]
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Industrial zones can look good and serve the environment: a green oasis is being created in Holubice, where modern technologies save energy and water
Arriving at GLP Park Brno Holubice is a completely different experience from visiting similar industrial-logistics developments. It feels more akin to entering a park complex surrounded by gardens with a community orchard. The buildings on the site, the loading bays and the wide driveways make it clear where you are. The low height and sensitive […]
Water Harvesting in Logistics Assets
Buildings adapted to natural resources: water harvesting systems in logistics assets This article covers water harvesting in logistics assets as one of many solutions available to operators to reduce their costs and environmental impact. It was initially published on our Spanish blog, and has been edited. The logistics sector is one of the pillars on […]
Logistics trends in Italy: Q1 analysis
Logistics trends in Italy: Q1 analysis This article involves contextual analysis of logistics trends in Italy based on the first quarter of the financial year. It originally appeared in our Italian blog on 5th May 2023. The Italian logistics market in early 2023 will remain in line with 2022 but will experience a phase of […]
The UK’s problem with Solar Energy
The UK’s problem with Solar Energy Measuring carbon footprints and offsetting them through alternative energy sources, like solar energy, has traditionally been confined to the business and government worlds. Today, however, ‘carbon footprint’ has become a household term. Individuals are recording their own carbon footprint and making personal choices on everyday items such as diet, […]
Cop27: logistics’ call to action
Almost a year has passed since Cop26, when the world gathered in Glasgow to take action on climate change. The event was a watershed moment in terms of securing commitments from governments and corporates to mitigate the impact we are having on the environment. But since then, what progress have we really achieved?
Benchmarking and Removing Barriers to Sustainability in Logistics Sector
CoStar News, 24 November 2022 | 14:14 By Natali Cooper, Managing Director and Head of Portfolio & Asset Management & ESG – GLP Europe, and Steve Malkin, CEO & Founder – Planet Mark As we approach 2023, society is left with seven crucial years to effectively convert net zero pledges heard at COP26 into tangible […]
Valuing ESG and Net Zero Carbon in Industrial & Logistics
GLP’s Venray Logistics Centre was highlighted as a case study in this report by JLL on the impact of ESG on the Industrial and Logistics sector, as well as the opportunities and challenges brought on by the tightening of legislations and changing attitudes of the market. To visit JLL’s website and read the full report […]
Levelling Up – The Logic of Logistics: a British Property Federation report
The Covid-19 pandemic has demonstrated that our industrial and logistics facilities are a key part of the nation’s critical national infrastructure. Alongside our supply chains, they support other important and growing sections of a strong economy and the way we live our lives by ensuring we have what we need at the right time. They […]
Logistics 2.0: new logistics parks are becoming green, smart and environmentally friendly
The construction of new logistics parks has “turned green”, is energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. According to GLP, one of the leading investors and developers of industrial, logistics and distribution parks, this is a key trend that will drive the world of logistics in the coming years. “There is a significant demand for modern, high-quality industrial […]