Our Gold Leaf Members
Gold Leaf membership is available to corporate members who want to show their commitment to the UK-GBC and sustainability agenda. In addition to all the benefits of Full membership our Gold Leaf members have the opportunity to network with other Gold Leaf members at exclusive events and receive closer branding alignment with the UK Green Building Council.
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Gold Leaf Member List
AECOM AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental and energy. With 43,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation, and technical excellence in delivering solutions that enhance and sustain the world's built, natural and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 100 countries and had revenue of $5.6 billion during the 12-month period ended December 31, 2008.
AECOM supports the UK Government on sustainability policy including the implementation of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, the updates of the Building Regulations Part L and F, and the delivery of sustainability through planning (PPS 1). AECOM co-developed BREEAM and is the largest and most experienced assessor organisation with over 40 assessors, more than 600 certified buildings in the UK, and the first buildings certified under BREEAM International. AECOM provides sustainability advice to Local Authorities, masterplanners, developers, design teams, and delivers low and zero carbon buildings such as the Defra Zero Carbon office in Alnwick, the first building to achieve an A+ Energy Performance Certificate.
More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com
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Aggregate Industries UK LtdAggregate Industries is involved in the quarrying, manufacture and distribution of primary, recycled and secondary aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, cement and precast concrete products. Its products are used in construction across a wide range of sectors including civil engineering, sports and leisure, building and industrial and commercial applications. Aggregate Industries also offers a nationwide surfacing and civil engineering contracting service, with extensive experience in Term Maintenance and Framework Contract working. The company is a member of the Holcim group, one of the world\'s leading suppliers of cement and aggregates (crushed stone, sand and gravel), ready-mix concrete and asphalt.
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ArupArup is a global firm of designers, engineers and business consultants providing a diverse range of professional services to our clients around the world. We offer outstanding solutions, innovation and value to our clients by drawing from our vast global experience and delivering this at a local level. Our success lies in our innovative approach, technical expertise and fully integrated projects teams which enable us to solve complex design problems with ingenuity and flair. Sustainable development has long featured in Arup’s philosophy and continues to underpin our work. We take our role as trusted advisors to the built environment seriously, and extend our knowledge of sustainable practices to our clients and the community beyond.
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Atelier Tenatelier ten are Environmental and Building Services Engineers committed to the application of low-energy and sustainable design principles. Our core objectives are to meet the needs of our clients working with the natural physical laws to develop buildings with simple services that consume less energy and function economically. We take a wider role in the design process than traditional Building Services Engineers and work with the design team to integrate environmental moderation and control into the fabric of the building as well as providing efficient and well integrated building services systems. We also offer specialist strategic sustainability consultancy, high performance lighting design and Energy Performance Certification services. We have offices in London, Colchester, New York, New Haven and Baltimore.
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Aviva InvestorsAviva Investors is a global asset management business dedicated to building and providing our clients with focused investment solutions. We are wholly owned by Aviva plc, the world's fifth largest insurance group* with assets under management in excess of £236 billion across a range of funds. Our client base ranges from the largest financial institutions to advisors providing investment solutions for individuals.
Aviva Investors is a significant business in its own right: employing almost 1,300 people, including some 400 investment professionals, in 20 locations around the world. Our clients benefit not only from our unique access to, and experience of, our local markets - but also from our ability to leverage an infrastructure that comes with global representation.
The creation of Aviva Investors was announced in February 2008, to leverage the combined resources of several long-established asset management businesses owned by Aviva plc, bringing them together in a unified, global management structure .
*Based on gross worldwide premiums for the year ended 31 December 2008
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Barratt Developments PlcBarratt is Great Britain’s best-known housebuilder and a leading force in Urban Regeneration, breathing new life into towns and cities and establishing thriving new communities. Around 80% of our developments are on brownfield land. We are using our experience and resources to help address the challenges created by climate change and to minimise our environmental impact. Using the knowledge gained from our unique EcoSmart show village in Chorley, we are now building the Green House at the BRE in Watford - one of the lowest emission homes ever to be constructed in the UK. We recently won the first site of English Partnership's Carbon Challenge and as a result will build their first ever zero carbon community at Hanham Hall, near Bristol. Mark Clare, Group Chief Executive, is Chair of the UK-GBC Zero Carbon Task Group.
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Bennetts AssociatesBennetts Associates is an award-winning architectural practice of around 90 people, with offices in London and Edinburgh. Its portfolio embraces a wide range of sectors across the UK, with projects ranging from offices in the City of London, The Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford Upon Avon, Brighton\'s Jubilee Library, a University department in Edinburgh and Reading\'s Civic Headquarters. The firm\'s first project abroad - a 550-bedroom hotel - is taking shape in Amsterdam. Bennetts Associates has pioneered sustainability in many of its projects and has developed a reputation for combining high architectural quality with demonstrably low environmental impacts.
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BRE The BRE Group is a world-leading research, consultancy, training, testing and certification organisation delivering sustainability and innovation across the built environment and beyond.
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British Land Company plcBritish Land is a property investment company based in London and listed on the London Stock Exchange, investing in prime, modern properties. The portfolio is valued at £15.9 billion: the majority is directly owned and managed; the balance is held in joint ventures, partnerships and funds, of which British Land\'s share is valued at £2.5 billion. In total, British Land owns or manages approximately 3.8 million square metres (41 million sq ft) of real estate valued at £19.8 billion.
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Canary Wharf Group plcCanary Wharf Group builds and leases Grade A office and retail space at its 97 acre estate in East London. Over the last twelve years it has built over 14 million square feet of office space, so that the estate now comprises 30 buildings and over 200 shops, bars and restaurants. It also has a conference and banqueting centre, medical and dental facilities, nurseries, two Docklands Light Railways stations, a Jubilee Line Underground station, car parks, approximately 20 acres of landscaped open spaces and three kilometres of waterfront promenades. It sponsors Green Canary Day, an annual event supporting a wide range of environmental and sustainability initiatives on the estate.
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CorusCorus is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high quality construction products to the UK construction market. It was the first steelmaker in the world to gain approval to CE mark its structural sections and plates to meet the EU Directive on Construction Products. Sections from Corus\' Advance range are found in technically demanding and high profile construction projects across the UK. All Corus products have the qualities that help to achieve the balance between the environmental, economic and social performance that is so important to sustainable development. Backing the Corus commitment to technical excellence is a dedication to customer service that includes a comprehensive technical service aimed at architects, engineers and specifiers.
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E.ON Sustainable Energy SolutionsE.ON is one of the UK’s leading power and gas companies. We‘re committed to being a leader in the development of low carbon energy through our Sustainable Energy Solutions business.
The Sustainable Energy team can help you turn your low carbon plans into reality. From initial advice and surveys, through to installation and commissioning. Our business customers value the reassurance and experience that working with a global energy company provides.
Whether it’s a decentralised energy centre for a major project or simply selecting the right micro-generation solution for your business, we have access to almost every technology and the capability to support your needs.
Across every aspect of the built-environment, from schools and offices to houses and apartments, there is a growing need to meet new regulations in carbon reduction. Experts in our Sustainable Energy team understand these requirements and will work with you to develop cost-effective solutions.
For micro-generation we can support your application for Government grants of 50% or financing though our relationship with Lombard Finance. For larger projects our background in PFI and ESCo arrangements is helping to make the low carbon built environment a reality across the UK.
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Hanson plcHanson is one of the world\'s largest suppliers of heavy building materials to the construction industry. We produce aggregates (crushed rock, sand and gravel), ready-mixed and precast concrete, asphalt and cement-related materials and a range of building products including concrete pipes, concrete pavers, tiles and clay bricks. We are part of the HeidelbergCement Group, which employs 70,000 people across five continents. HeidelbergCement is the global leader in aggregates and has leading positions in cement, concrete and heavy building products. Our products are basic, but essential, providing the fabric upon which the modern world is built. They also have a key part to play in developing a sustainable society.
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HermesHermes is an institutional fund manager independent of any broader financial services group. We invest funds on behalf of over 240 clients including pension funds, insurance companies, government entities and financial institutions, as well as charities and endowments. Hermes Real Estate (HREIM) offers property investment through segregated and pooled vehicles. We operate an integrated portfolio management and research-based approach using a philosophy of targeting high quality properties which are well located and highly competitive in their local marketplaces. HREIM operates across all the primary markets and is one of the largest real estate investment managers in the UK, with in excess of £8.6 billion of gross assets under management (at 31 December 2008).
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Johnson Controls‘Smart Solutions for a more comfortable safe and sustainable world’
Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) is the global leader that brings ingenuity to the places where people live, work and travel. By integrating technologies, products and services, we create smart environments that redefine the relationships between people and their surroundings.
Building Efficiency Products and Services
Systems
Manufacturing, sale and installation of Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning (HVAC) components and solutions that create a comfortable environment as well as controls that integrate with other facility systems.
Refrigeration
Design, supply, installation and service of refrigeration equipment and
systems for Commercial and Industrial applications.
Service
Maintain equipment and perform preventative maintenance on systems as well as replacing mechanical equipment and systems.
Energy, Environment and Solutions
Offers customers comprehensive environment, energy and packaged solutions that create real, sustained economic and comfort benefits with substantial savings on their existing energy spend.
Global WorkPlaceSolutions
Services and Technologies, designed to deliver end-to-end workplace solutions that improve business operations, benefit people and save money.
Our team of 140,000 employees creates a more comfortable, safe and sustainable world through our products and services for more than 200 million vehicles, 12 million homes and one million commercial buildings. Our commitment to sustainability drives our environmental stewardship, good corporate citizenship in our workplaces and communities, and the products and services we provide to customers.
For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.co.uk
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KeepmoatKeepmoat is a leader in delivering Community Regeneration across the North and Midlands of England and is passionate about creating vibrant, sustainable communities that people are proud to live and work in.
Keepmoat's success is founded upon their expertise, people and capacity to deliver a diverse range of innovative, and quality products and services.
Keepmoat plays a major role in the Government's agenda of Delivering Sustainable Communities. Through its delivery companies, Bramall Construction, Frank Haslam Milan and Keepmoat Homes, Keepmoat has a proven track record of delivering;
• Affordable New Homes for sale and rent;
• Social housing refurbishments and new homes;
• Responsive repairs and maintenance;
• Extra Care and Older People's Accommodation;
• Housing Market Renewal Pathfinder Initiatives (HMRI);
• Public Private Partnerships.
Each year, Keepmoat hands over more than 43,500 homes and improves the lives of over 140,000 people.
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Laing O'RourkeLaing O'Rourke delivers some of the most challenging construction projects in the world. We produce excellent buildings and structures which exceed the expectations of our clients; enhance the communities they touch and are built with minimum impact on the environment. We love to build. We take pride in construction - in the quality of the projects we deliver and the originality of our approach. We use our directly-employed labour force to ensure consistency and quality. Through innovative thinking and craftsmanship we develop new ways of constructing to reduce waste, optimise savings and improve safety.
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Lend LeaseLend Lease is a leading property group with broad skills across the property value chain. We operate three core businesses: property development and asset management; project management and construction; and property investment management. We are passionate about the relationship between people and places and our role in building a legacy for future generations. We aim to do this ethically and sustainability. Lend Lease has been included in the 2007/8 Dow Jones Sustainability Index – one of just 21 real estate and construction companies globally. We are proud to also be a founding member of the UK Green Building Council.
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Mitsubish Electric UK Living Environmental SystemsLeading the way in the use of renewable heat and power
As one of the UK's largest manufacturers of heating, cooling and ventilation equipment - Mitsubishi Electric has pioneered the use of energy efficient, heat pump technology in commercial air conditioning.
The company is also leading the market in the provision of low carbon residential heating systems and has now expanded its influence with a range of advanced photovoltaic arrays to make renewable power generation achievable in any building.
Their commercial heating-only systems can also help buildings achieve renewable energy targets and help deliver sustainable, low carbon heating.
The development of energy efficient buildings through the supply of renewable energy from microgeneration technologies remains a long-term goal of the company under its framework for realising a sustainable build environment - The Green Gateway Initiative.
This stands at the core of Mitsubishi Electric's commitment to the environment, and outlines targets that the company aspires toward and measures itself against.
www.greengatewayinitiative.co.uk
www.mitsubishielectric.co.uk/aircon
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NHBC
NHBC, (the National House-Building Council), is the standard setting body and leading warranty and insurance provider for new and newly converted homes in the UK. Our role is to work with the house-building and wider construction industry to provide risk management services that raise the standards of new homes, and to provide consumer protection to new home buyers.
There are approximately 20,500 house builders and developers on NHBC's Register (known as registered builders or registered developers), who agree to comply with our Rules and Standards when building new homes.
More than 80% of new homes built in the UK each year are registered with NHBC and benefit from our 10-year warranty and insurance policy called 'Buildmark'. Around 1.7 million homeowners are currently covered by Buildmark policies, and over the past 40 years, NHBC has protected more than 30% of existing homes in the UK.
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Schroders PlcSchroders is a global asset management company with £164.0 (200.3 Euros / US$245.4) billion under management as at 30 June 2010. Our clients are major financial institutions including banks and insurance companies, local and public authorities, charities, pension funds, high net worth individuals and retail investors. Our aim is to apply specialist asset management skills in serving the needs of our clients worldwide and in delivering value to our shareholders. Schroders has managed property funds since 1971 and now has £9.2 (11.2 Euros/ US$14.3) billion of gross property assets under management (30 June 2010). We manage a broad range of open and closed ended property funds offering investors exposure to both diversified and sector focused portfolios. Investors can choose between single country funds, regional funds and a global solution.
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SkanskaSkanska is one of the world’s leading construction groups with expertise in construction, development of commercial and residential projects and public-private partnerships
Since the late 1990s, Skanska has been exploring and defining how it can, within its direct sphere of influence, contribute to a more sustainable world. Since 2002 this commitment has been included in corporate policies such as our Code of Conduct and our Five Zero vision – zero loss-making projects, zero environmental incidents, zero work-place accidents, zero ethical breaches and zero defects.
Our commitment to contribute to a more sustainable world is resolute. However, the ongoing implementation challenge is very real and highly demanding - our success or failure lies in the hands of our people at project level.
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Stanhope plc Stanhope creates and delivers major commercial and mixed-use developments in London and the south-east. With more than 20 years\' experience as developers, development partners and development managers, Stanhope is firmly committed to the principles and processes of urban renewal. Our team of development specialists are experienced in every aspect of the identification, creation, finance and delivery of major developments, and has successfully delivered projects worth more than £10 billion. Investors, landowners and occupiers recognise the energy and creativity Stanhope brings to the delivery of complex projects, and we have won nearly 90 awards for design and construction excellence.
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United Technologies CorporationUnited Technologies Corporation (UTC) is a diversified company whose products include Carrier heating and air conditioning, Hamilton Sundstrand aerospace systems and industrial products, Otis elevators and escalators, Pratt & Whitney aircraft engines, Sikorsky helicopters, UTC Fire & Security systems and UTC Power fuel cells.
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Willmott Dixon ConstructionWillmott Dixon is one of the UK\'s largest privately-owned construction companies, employing over 700 people and carrying out projects across England and Wales. The company\'s unique people-focused culture saw it win Contract Journal\'s \"Best place to work in Construction\" award in 2005 and 2006. The quality of its people enable Willmott Dixon to deliver outstanding projects in many sectors, including health, education, custodial, leisure, commercial offices, hotels and retail. Last year its City of London Academy won the Prime Minister\'s Better Public Building award. Through its Re-Thinking consultancy, Willmott Dixon aims to be a leading advisor in the built-environment on sustainability issues, renewable energy and life-cycle costs.
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