How Alvéole’s solutions align with BREEAM criteria
Alvéole supports the Land Use & Ecology category of the BREEAM assessment.
Land use & ecology
Wild bee habitats, interactive events, and biodiversity monitoring raise ecological awareness and contribute to biodiversity restoration on site.
Alvéole helps UBS maintain their BREEAM certification at 5 Broadgate
Through its partnership with Alvéole, UBS’s 5 Broadgate in London continues to achieve its BREEAM Excellent certification.
- Their honey bee hives are installed on a green roof, nearby a hydroponic garden and pollinator-friendly flowers.
- The bee program keeps tenants connected to the building’s overall sustainability strategy.
- Tenants are highly engaged in the environmental education events and the hives are featured in building tours, raising awareness for the sustainability initiatives on site.
Common questions
BREEAM is the world-leading sustainability assessment method for the built environment. Its holistic approach aids property owners to improve the performance of their assets and support ESG solutions from social impact, to biodiversity, to reporting.
A bee program can contribute to BREEAM points by raising awareness of ecological features on the site, providing habitat corridors for local native species, and contributing to the restoration and growth of biodiversity.
Alvéole’s solutions contribute to biodiversity restoration by implementing wild bee habitats and offering site-specific sustainable landscaping and pest control recommendations. You’ll be able to raise ecological awareness on site through workshops, communications and marketing tools, and an online tenant engagement platform.
To begin the process, follow the steps on the BREEAM website. The first step is finding a licensed BREEAM assessor to work with.
Benefits include enhanced asset value, improved environmental performance, reduced operational costs, increased tenant satisfaction, and alignment with ESG goals.
