Rhenus Warehousing Solutions UK and developer Baytree Logistics Developments and architects Chetwoods have unveiled plans to encourage biodiversity at their development at Baytree, Nuneaton. At the Rhenus Campus, which includes two warehouses, totalling 1m sq ft they are planting between 700 and 900 native and orchard trees on site, as well as native hedgerows and ornamental and native shrubs.
Upon completion, the ‘Rhenus Campus’ will be certified as “BREEAM Outstanding” and will be designed with reference to the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) Framework Definition for Net Zero Carbon Buildings, with reductions to embodied carbon made throughout the design and construction phases. There are industry-leading plans for the project to achieve net zero carbon status as defined by the UKGBC Framework Definition, not only through the design and construction phases, but also in operation.
Employees will be able to enjoy spending time planting in on site allotments, with a communal shed and composting bays, two sports pitches and a walking/cycling trail and outdoor gym.
