Eco-Template is based on a belief that Gazeley, together with its customers can make a difference to the environment by the wide scale systematic global implementation of the Eco-Template with a focus on environmental and social performance. Gazeley are now a Global provider of Sustainable warehouses and sheds, based on a master planning template.

The EcoTemplate offers a range of flexible options, 11 were used at a new logistics facility currently in Bedford UK, the first Eco-template project in 2004/5. Water usage reduced by 700,000 litres (<45%), CO2 emissions 156 tonnes CO2 (<6.2%), energy usage 364 MWhrs (<6.2%), and 6% of the energy production from natural resources. Other newer EcoTemplate buildings in Europe have stretched the CO2 savings up to 40% and renewable energy ratio up to 30%. The longer term objective is to develop carbon neutral buildings, acting as both logistics hub and shelter, renewable energy power plant and diverse habitat for flora & fauna. Gazeley is one of Europe’s leading logistics property developers and a wholly owned subsidiary of Wal*Mart

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