Regenerating our urban areas
Supporting urban communities with climate adaptation
Urban areas are on the frontline of climate change – facing risks of flooding, overheating and biodiversity loss. Many are also deprived of green spaces, which are vital for building climate resilience and improving the lives of local communities.
Along with Pure DC, we’re supporting councils and local communities with urban regeneration to help cities adapt to the realities of a changing climate.
Our approach to urban regeneration
We take a highly localised approach to supporting urban climate adaptation and resilience through the creation of diverse green spaces.
Green spaces are essential in urban regeneration and climate resilience. They can reduce heat, mitigate against droughts, improve air quality and support biodiversity, as well as provide a nature haven to enhance the wellbeing of local communities.
Urban environments and communities differ hugely across the world. That’s why we work in partnership with local councils, authorities, experts and NGOs to co-develop solutions that are tailored to the specific needs of each area.
Our impact
1,800
trees planted in three ‘Tiny Forests’ in Barnet, North London.
Supporting climate resilience and biodiversity and creating green spaces for local communities
750K
plants in Pure DC’s living wall.
Helping clean air, reduce noise pollution and enhance biodiversity at Brent Cross data centre
4
local schools supported in North London.
Educating primary school pupils on climate action and increasing access to nature
Our work in the community
We think deeply about the issues facing digital infrastructure, the communities in which we operate and the challenges facing the environment.
Tiny Forests in Barnet
We’ve created ‘Tiny Forests’ in Barnet, North London, using trees from our ForestFactory® to support urban regeneration.
Supporting local schools
We’ve partnered with organisations like Brent Council and Seeds for Growth to support nature initiatives and community gardens with biochar.