Sustainability

Our philosophy is to make positive difference in a sustainable way. We are continually contemplating ways to improve social and natural sustainability, which we do by considering the following three components;

Social

Our investment in the locations in which we operate to achieve social well-being

The group recognises the importance of investing in the communities’ in which it operates:
– Provision of affordable housing at New Waverley, North Street Quarter and Langley Park
– Community facility at New Waverley provides meeting space for local groups
– Extra care housing for the over 55’s at North Street Quarter

The group also focuses on investing in the wider community.  Whilst MAS provides support on an ad-hoc basis, the group also recognise the benefit that longer term partnerships with local charities can bring and so, in December 2016, MAS entered into a 3 year partnership with Ikhaya le Themba, a faith-based NPO (046-634) operating in the heart of Khayaletisha, Cape Town. Ikhaya le Themba produced a short video in June 2017 to illustrate the difference this support is making.  In June 2018, they produced an updated video to show how the initiatives are progressing.

Environmental

Our responsibility and efficient use of natural resources in a sustainable manner

Sustainable energy, regeneration initiatives and environmentally friendly options are pursued wherever possible.

Progressive urban design inititiatives implemented:
– Green roof technology at Langley Park
– Sustainable urban drainage
– Water efficient/low flow sanitary fittings

Photovoltaic farm at Chippenham able to power entire site, and feed excess into national grid, plus photovoltaic roof panels at Zurich property.

Regeneration at the heart of our developments:
– New Waverley
– North Street Quarter
– Langley Park

Environmentally friendly landfill used at New Waverley

Property management considers environmentally favourable upgrades; and

Nova Park was the first shopping centre in Poland to receive a BREEAM In-Use Excellent certification.  In Bulgaria, Galleria Burgas is certified LEED gold.

Economic

Our responsibility approach in optimising the outputs of our capitals

Extensive community engagement on impact and design of developments:
– New Waverley
– Langley Park
– North Street Quarter

Sustainable energy key to Chippenham and developments at Langley and North Street Quarter

Open green areas incorporated in all developments; and

Consideration of historic setting and artefacts at New Waverley and North Street Quarter.