18 March 2020

Hibernia hires first Sustainability Manager

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Hibernia hires first Sustainability Manager

Hibernia REIT plc (“Hibernia”) announces the appointment of Neil Menzies as Sustainability Manager. Hibernia is one of the first commercial property companies in Ireland to have a designated management position specifically for sustainability and Neil has responsibility for advancing our existing sustainability strategy.

This includes working to reduce energy consumption and water usage across our property portfolio and improving waste management and recycling systems. Neil will also ensure that our buildings under development continue to achieve high Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) ratings and that our Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) scores improve further.

Sustainability at the centre of our operations and recent activity includes:

  • LEED Platinum rating achieved on 1SJRQ office development and LEED Gold ratings on 1WML and 2WML developments
  • 2 Cumberland Place office development on track for LEED Platinum rating
  • The installation of beehives on the roofs of four Hibernia offices in Dublin
  • Photovoltaic system (solar array) installed on the roof of 1WML

Neil joins from Transdev, operator of the LUAS, where he was Environment and Sustainability Manager.  In this role he was responsible for all of Transdev Ireland’s sustainability activities in relation to the operation of the LUAS system, including Transdev’s CSR plan ‘Going the Extra Mile’.

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We are delighted to have Neil on board and his experience is going to be incredibly useful as we look to meet and extend our sustainability targets. Sustainability touches all parts of our business and it is for this reason we have put in at the centre of our operations. We are committed to continuing to raise the bar in this area and to quantifying our progress over time.

Tom Edwards-Moss

Hibernia’s Chief Financial Officer

I’m thrilled to be joining Hibernia at a time when sustainability and wider ESG trends are becoming hugely important in the property and construction sector. Hibernia has a strong track record in delivering sustainability projects throughout the portfolio and I’m looking forward to improving things further.

Neil Menzies

About Hibernia REIT plc

Hibernia REIT plc is an Irish Real Estate Investment Trust ("REIT"), listed on Euronext Dublin and the London Stock Exchange. Hibernia owns and develops property and specialises in Dublin city centre offices.