Moda Group has been certified as a GRESB Four-Star organisation for the first time, while retaining its GRESB Green Star status for the second consecutive year.
The developer said that the achievements highlight its ongoing commitment to industry-leading environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance and reaffirm its goal of creating sustainable communities across the UK.
GRESB is the global benchmark for ESG performance in real estate and infrastructure. Moda improved across both its development and operations GRESB platforms, achieving its four-star rating and putting its scores above peer and global averages.
The GRESB Development Benchmark assesses the sustainability of projects throughout planning, design and construction, while the Operational Benchmark evaluates how assets are managed in terms of energy use, emissions, waste and social impact. Together, these frameworks provide a comprehensive view of how organisations perform against international sustainability standards.
Moda Group’s development platform rose to 96/100, up from 89/100, while its operational platform increased to 89/100, up from 81/100.
Moda’s ESG strategy, Next Generation Futures, plays a key role in how the business designs, builds and operates its neighbourhoods, with the developer saying that sustainability is embedded in every decision and that environmental and social responsibility are not only prioritised but also measured and improved year-on-year.
Several Moda neighbourhoods, including New York Square in Leeds, The Mercian in Birmingham, The Lexington in Liverpool and The McEwan in Edinburgh, are Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGO) certified, sourcing electricity from 100% renewable sources such as wind, hydro and solar.
The Group has also committed to reducing operational carbon, waste and water consumption with a group-wide commitment to strategically driving down emissions for the long term.
Moda’s neighbourhoods are also designed with sustainability in mind, featuring energy-efficient lighting, low-carbon heating systems and EV charging points, supported by travel management initiatives such as free access to Beryl Bikes to reduce congestion and air pollution.
In partnership with Utopi, Moda also utilises smart building technology that enables real-time monitoring of energy use and indoor air quality, helping residents make more sustainable choices.
Tarry Depledge, ESG Manager at Moda Group, said: “These results are firm evidence that sustainability and governance are taken seriously and are at the core of Moda Group’s strategy. As an established and trusted developer and operator, we will continue our dedicated work to deliver the most environmentally and socially sustainable places for our residents, teams and wider communities.”
