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Responsible property investment

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Establishing RPI practices as ‘business-as-usual' across all stages of the property lifecycle remained a priority throughout 2025, further driven by the continued focus on ESG among our clients and occupiers.”

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Mark Evans Head of Property and Commercial Development

Our latest Responsible Property Investment (RPI) Report charts the continued progress of our Responsible Property Investment strategy, showcasing how we are embedding environmental and social priorities across the property lifecycle. Through a combination of data-led insights and case studies, it demonstrates our focus on transparency and measurable outcomes. 

At Royal London Asset Management, Responsible Property Investment is integral to our long-term, value-focused approach. In 2025, we have accelerated the shift from strategy to implementation. While global ESG sentiment continues to evolve, we remain focused on delivering resilient, future-ready assets. Enhanced data platforms, decarbonisation progress, and deeper stakeholder collaboration are enabling a more integrated approach, supporting long-term value for our clients, occupiers, and communities. 

Our ESG journey

Year

Milestone

2007

 Implemented property's first Environmental Policy

2008

 Became a signatory to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investment (UN PRI)

2015

 Implemented an ISO14001-aligned Environmental Management System (EMS), updated annually with environmental objectives and targets

2018

 Creation of the new Refurbishment and Major Enhancement Sustainability Standards, updated annually

2020

 Royal London Asset Management reported in alignment with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), reported annually

2021
  • Launched our RPI Strategy (2021 - 2025)
  • Developed our Property Net Zero Carbon Pathway, as part of our pledge to the Better Buildings Climate Commitment 
  • Signed up to the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative, part of the UN-convened Race to Zero campaign.

2023

 Published our first RPI report and Net Zero Carbon Pathway Progress Report; updated annually

2024

 Became signatories of the Westminster Sustainable Cities Charter

2025

 Reviewed current RPI Strategy

Our achievements

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21

Portfolio-wide occupier engagement survey distributed, with a 21-point improvement in our Net Promoter Score.

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18%

18% increase in EPC A to B ratings*, compared to 2024 (by number of units).

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22%

22% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to our Net Zero Carbon Pathway baseline year (2019) (Absolute changes).

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1,769 MWh

Mega Watts per hour of renewable energy generated across the portfolio, equivalent to powering approximately 550 UK homes for a year.

 

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2 assets

Submitted two assets to the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard pilot programme.

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ESG data platform

Implemented a new ESG data platform, Deepki.

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Biodiversity

Established our Biodiversity Strategy. 

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59%

59% of total energy data coverage across the portfolio (By floor area).

 

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4

Four Sustainablity workshops provided for the Development team and two RPI training sessions for the Property team.

Ratings

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Standing Investments: 3-star rating for RLUKREF, and 2-star ratings for RLPPF and RLPF. 

Development: 5-star rating for RLUKREF and 3-star rating for RLPPF.

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25% of our portfolio certified to BREEAM (by floor area).

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Continued to maintain ISO 14001 accreditations across all buildings within our Environmental Management System.

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Achieved a further two NABERS UK Energy for Offices ratings, and improved our third rating from 3 to 4 stars. 

Net Zero Carbon

Since 2022, Royal London Asset Management has been a signatory of the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative (NZAM), an international group of asset managers who are committed to achieving net zero carbon by 2050 at the latest. Our targets under NZAM cover 100% of our property portfolio, capturing both embodied carbon and operational carbon emissions. *

  1. Understand the drivers for net zero carbon
  2. Define the scope and boundaries
  3. Identify carbon footprint and trajectory
  4. Reduce embodied carbon
  5. Increase operational efficiency
  6. Increase renewable energy supply
  7. Offset residual emissions

* Royal London Asset Management’s managed property assets are included within the scope of these NZAM targets set in 2022, using Property’s AUM in that same year. 

Our RPI pillars

Pillar 1: Investing in a resilient portfolio

Objective: Applying future-proofed investment decisions seeking to shape resilient portfolios within which the assets meet the evolving needs and aspirations of our occupiers and investors. 

Highlights

  • 1,769 MWh per hour of renewable energy generated across the portfolio, equivalent to powering approximately 550 UK homes for a year
  • Piloted our new enhanced approach to sustainability due diligence
  • Produced a Solar PV Specification Guide for occupiers
  • 18% increase in EPC A+ to B ratings (by number of units)

Pillar 2: Developing for the Future  

Objective: Creating thriving buildings and places through sustainable development and refurbishment which have enduring appeal for occupiers and add value to local communities. 

Highlights

  • BREEAM EXCELLENT rating obtained for an industrial development, Atlantic Park Phase
  • Established the Sustainable Development Brief and the Sustainable Asset Management Brief for the Living Strategy
  • Four Sustainability workshops held for the Development Team
  • Two assets submitted to the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard pilot programme

Pillar 3: Managing assets for positive impact

Objective: Working in partnership with our occupiers and local stakeholders to deliver social value and positive environmental outcomes through our assets. 

Highlights

  • Distributed a portfolio wide occupier engagement survey, which recorded a 21-point improvement in our Net Promoter score
  • 59% of total energy data coverage across the portfolio (By floor area)
  • Portfolio-wide Biodiversity Strategy created
  • Improved NABERS UK Energy for Offices rating from 3 to 4 stars at Aurora Finzels Reach in Bristol

Pillar 4: Responsible decision making

Objective: Drawing from trusted partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders to make forward-thinking decisions that address our material issues and ensure transparency. 

Highlights

  • Successfully held two RPI training sessions for the Property team
  • Achieved 1st in our peer group and a 5 star-rating for RLUKREF in the GRESB Development section
  • Mobilised our new ESG data platform, Deepki
  • Contributed to the newly published BBP Carbon Credit Procurement Guide

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