Tritax Big Box delivers strong ESG performance, maintaining excellent GRESB and EPRA ratings

31/10/2024

Tritax Big Box REIT PLC (“the Company” or “Tritax Big Box”), a specialist investor in UK logistics real assets, has delivered another strong performance in the GRESB and EPRA sBPR annual ratings.

Tritax Big Box is pleased to have achieved four Green Stars (out of a maximum of five) for the fourth consecutive year (with a score of 85/100)1. Tritax Big Box’s development arm scored 99/100 (ranked #1 in its peer group) and was awarded five Green Stars. It also achieved Global Sector Leader and Global Listed Sector Leader status in the Industrial category, and Regional Sector Leader and Regional Listed Sector Leader status in the Industrial and Europe categories.

Tritax Big Box performed well across each of the Environmental, Social, and Governance criteria, surpassing the GRESB and peer group average in both the Standing Investments and Development categories.

In addition to GRESB, Tritax Big Box retained its EPRA sBPR Gold Level certification, which recognises best practice in corporate ESG disclosures.

Alan Somerville, ESG Director, Tritax Management LLP, commented:

“We are pleased to see our continued commitment to best-in-class sustainability practices recognised by GRESB and EPRA. ESG and sustainability is integrated across Big Box’s investment cycle and delivered through collaborative partnerships with our stakeholders, with data and evidence fundamental to tracking the effectiveness of our approach.

“A particular focus this year has been on using our portfolio to create value and make a positive difference for people in the communities in which Big Box’s assets are based. Earlier this year, we announced a five-year social impact plan that aims to positively impact the lives of 250,000 young people, and we look forward to updating on its progress through the recently launched Tritax Social Impact Foundation as we continue to deliver on our ESG ambitions.”

1This year GRESB implemented changes to its scoring methodology. As such, 2024 scores are not directly comparable to previous years.

Tritax Big Box REIT GRESB Press Release

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