Greenbox Darlington logistics and industrial space complete

Greenbox Darlington, a joint venture by Partners Group and Citivale, has delivered more than 400,000 sq ft of sustainable, Grade A logistics and industrial space.

The completion marks a significant milestone for the project, which was celebrated at an official ceremony on March 5.The project has delivered more than 400,000 sq ft of industrial space (Image: Chris Booth)

The ceremony was attended by the project team, including Partners Group, Citivale, and Winvic Construction, as well as agents and interested parties.

Councillor Stephen Harker, leader of Darlington Borough Council, and Councillor Chris McEwan, deputy leader and economy portfolio holder, were also present.

Greenbox Darlington consists of three industrial units, ranging from 84,950 sq ft to 215,360 sq ft.The ceremony marking the projects completion  (Image: Chris Booth)

The units were designed to achieve net zero carbon in construction and operation, alongside an EPC ‘A’ and BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating.

This sets a standard for how the commercial real estate sector can tackle the climate crisis and improve its environmental credentials.

Throughout construction, Greenbox emphasised environmental stewardship and energy efficiency, achieving this through the development of a green supply chain collaboration and on-site sustainability initiatives.(Image: Chris Booth)

As a result, Greenbox Darlington stands as a model for the delivery of energy-efficient, future-proof buildings.

It has pioneered the use of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) at its Darlington site, achieving a 44 tCO2e reduction over 22 weeks onsite.

This lower-carbon fuel alternative reduces emissions during construction, minimising reliance on carbon-intensive fossil fuels and promoting the use of sustainable technologies.

James Appleton-Metcalfe, CEO at Citivale, said: “We are delighted to have celebrated the official completion of Greenbox Darlington alongside our partners and important local stakeholders.(Image: Chris Booth)

“Greenbox Darlington embodies our commitment to delivering sustainable, Grade A logistics space that meets the evolving needs of modern businesses.

“By targeting net zero carbon in construction and operation, we have not only reduced emissions but also empowered our prospective occupiers to operate more sustainably from day one.”

Councillor Stephen Harker, leader of Darlington Council, said: “Darlington is quickly establishing itself as a great place to live, work or do business.

“The state-of-the-art facilities available at Greenbox are setting new benchmarks for sustainability in the logistics industry which will help to attract further investment to the town and will create more high-quality jobs for local people – strengthening our local economy as well as supporting our ambition to be carbon neutral by 2040.”

Danny Nelson, managing director – industrial, distribution & logistics at Winvic, added: “Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do at Winvic, and partnering with Greenbox has provided a fantastic opportunity to drive innovation in sustainable industrial development.

“We are immensely proud to have played a key role in delivering this net zero carbon development, ensuring sustainability was embedded at every stage through active collaboration with our green supply chain partners.”

Strategically positioned near the A66 and A1(M) route, Greenbox Darlington provides excellent road access for both national and local occupiers.

Stockton, Middlesbrough, and Durham are all within a 30-minute drive, while the nearby Teesside International Airport, as well as the ports of Hartlepool, Sunderland, along with the Freeport of Teesside allow occupiers of the site easy access to global markets via low-carbon locations.