A deep understanding of our customers’ needs and the markets in which we operate lies at the heart of how we do business. Our strategy drives our day-to-day decision-making as well as our long-term thinking.
The direction provided by it, supported by our strong culture, helps us deliver on our Purpose and create long-term value for all our stakeholders.
Responsible SEGRO lies at the heart of our strategy because it is woven through everything we do, from the asset management of our portfolio to the planning and execution of our development programme to how we treat our People.
Disciplined capital allocationUsing our in-depth knowledge of our customers and the trends impacting their businesses, to pick markets and assets that create the right portfolio shape, actively manage its composition and adapt our capital deployment according to our assessment of the property cycle. |
Operational excellenceLeveraging our operating platform to optimise performance through dedicated customer service, expert asset management, development and operational efficiency. |
Efficient capital and corporate structureUnderpin the property level returns from our portfolio with a lean overhead structure, the best technology-enabled processes and an efficient capital structure and appropriate financial leverage. |
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1. Market analysis
We consider long-term trends and our customers’ needs when deciding where and what to invest in.
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2. Acquisitions
We buy assets and land in key strategic markets and source opportunities off-market where possible.
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3. Development
We build prime, flexible, sustainable warehouses in key locations.
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4. Active asset and customer management
We aim to deliver outstanding customer service and actively manage our assets to strike a balance between occupancy and rental growth. We look for opportunities to create further value through refurbishment, redevelopment and repositioning of our assets (including potential alternative uses).
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5. Portfolio review
We undertake a detailed analysis of our portfolio every year to ensure we understand the risk-return profile of every asset.
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6. Asset recycling
We dispose of assets where we have optimised returns or see better uses of capital.
Responsible SEGRO
We believe that creating spaces that enable the extraordinary today means that people everywhere can be a force for social and environmental good. This has been a cornerstone of our business for over 100 years.