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The provision of 15% roof lights, which will provide more natural light and, in conjunction with
low energy lighting and intelligent lighting control, produce an energy saving of 52%
(compared to standard lighting installation) and an annual carbon saving of 590 tons. |
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Increased air tightness of the building fabric (91% energy saving, carbon saving of 921 tons
per annum). |
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Rain water harvesting to the RRU (water saving of 45%, carbon saving 9 tons). |
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Heat recovery from Chill Plant to Heat RRU water (32% energy saving, carbon saving 447
tons) |
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Office initiatives include a narrow floor-plate, to give better natural lighting; solar shading; PIR
lighting control; rain water harvesting; and water conservation taps, cisterns etc |
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making a
water saving of 200,000 litres per annum, an energy saving of 20%, and a carbon saving of 9
tons a year. |
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In addition, renewable energy is provided in the form of solar wall heating which, in conjunction with photovoltaic panels, will provide extra heating to the warehouse area (9%
energy saving, carbon saving 18 tons). |
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A new Earth loyalty type scheme, involving ProLogis’ supply chain, will generate valuable
carbon credits for Sainsbury’s, which the food retailer can then donate to fund green initiatives. |
