Decarbonising the logistics industry is a major challenge and a group of GLP colleagues and customers sat down at the recent GLP Global Customer Conference to discuss the main obstacles as well as the potential solutions and pathways for reducing carbon and meeting climate targets. Among the main issues discussed were limitations with the capacity […]
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Delivering a clean energy future for logistics real estate
Decarbonising the energy used to power logistics operations and real estate is critical to meeting climate targets and to reduce energy costs. These were just some of the topics of discussion among GLP colleagues and contacts at the recent GLP Global Customer Conference. The clean energy workshop looked at the obstacles for transition to green […]
Data is essential for ESG strategy, but collection isn’t easy!
Why is ESG data critical for businesses, and what are the challenges in data gathering for the logistics sector? This was a topic discussed among GLP colleagues and customers during a workshop at the recent GLP Global Customer Conference. Any ESG strategy needs to be backed by data. First and foremost, understanding the current business […]
GLP advances Clean Energy programme in Spain with completion of solar project at G-Park Sagunto
Valencia, 2nd December 2024 – GLP, a leading global business builder, owner, developer, and operator of logistics real estate, digital infrastructure, renewable energy, and related technologies, announces that GLP Clean Energy, its renewable energy business in Europe, has completed a new installation of a rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system at G-Park Sagunto in Valencia, in […]
Installation of Rooftop Solar Project at Venlo Belfeld Logistics Centre
We are making good progress with the construction of our rooftop solar project at our Venlo Belfeld Logistics Centre, in the Netherlands. The size of the roof is over 38,000 sqm and we are installing 8,347 solar modules, each designed to maximize energy efficiency and production. The project will provide a total PV capacity of 4.8 […]
Rooftop Solar arrives at G-Park Sagunto
We are pleased to see the progress being made with our rooftop solar project in G-Park Sagunto, Valencia, Spain. With over 85,000 sqm of high-quality logistics space G-Park Sagunto is a significant project in our Spanish portfolio. The project features a total PV capacity of 3.7 MWp and will be equipped with 6,720 high-quality solar […]
Going Beyond – Our Commitment to Biodiversity
Going beyond – our commitment to biodiversity We pride ourselves on our approach to biodiversity. Respectful of the environment, we work with local ecologists to understand the habitat, identify any possible issues and recommend innovative measures to create protected and sensitive environmental places. We value the importance of healthy ecosystems and take actions to safeguard […]
Industrial is misunderstood and that is damaging supply in London
At a recent planning committee for a logistics scheme in London, we had no objections, which was remarkable given the urban character of the area, but the approval process wasn’t any less complex. The scheme was subject to Design Review Panel scrutiny on two occasions. We were asked to make changes that would have compromised […]
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 […]
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?