"According to Landsec, which owns the centre, Bluewater is surrounded by a natural ecosystem, made up of 50 acres of parkland, nature trails, lakes, meadows, flora, fauna and more than 900 species of wildlife. Landsec says its biodiversity management strategy safeguards 17 protected species of plants and animals within this land. Bluewater has a goal of achieving net zero by 2030, and is currently installing 3,200 solar panels that will power the complex."
"Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent has just been recognised for its achievements in the Sceptre Awards 2025. The retail haven in the Garden of England was highly commended in Sceptre's category for Sustainability Initiative of the Year. In the sustainability prize, Sceptre recognised shopping centres that had made considerable efforts to increase their sustainability credentials in various ways. So what did Bluewater do to get such green chops?"
Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent received high commendation in the Sceptre Awards 2025 for Sustainability Initiative of the Year. Landsec, owner of the centre, manages 50 acres of parkland, nature trails, lakes, meadows and habitat supporting more than 900 species of wildlife. The centre's biodiversity management strategy safeguards 17 protected plant and animal species. Bluewater aims for net zero by 2030 and is installing 3,200 solar panels to power the complex. The roof is covered with grass and wildflowers, and a roof ventilation system draws in fresh, cooling air to ventilate the malls more efficiently. Bluewater was also a runner-up for Retail Destination of the Year.
Read at Time Out London
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