In August 2024, Caridon Property Group published an announcement on its website revealing the at the company had been named as a finalist in Property Week’s ESG EDGE Awards 2024 in the ‘Excellence in Community Engagement’ category. This recognition highlights Caridon Property Group’s unwavering commitment to building strong, supportive communities and fostering social responsibility through its innovative partnerships and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities.
Having already made a significant impact in the real estate industry, attracting a record-breaking 229 entries, the Property Week ESG EDGE Awards have seen intense competition in the 2024 edition, the innovation and quality of submissions being extremely high. Designed to celebrate the remarkable achievements of property industry leaders who successfully integrate ESG practices in their day-to-day operations, the ESG EDGE Awards’ winners will be announced on 12 November 2024 at the ESG EDGE Conference and Awards at the Hilton Bankside.
Caridon Property Group’s nomination in the ‘Community Engagement’ category recognises the company’s steadfast dedication to ESG principles, exemplifying its commitment via a holistic approach that goes far beyond simply providing secure, high-quality housing. Caridon Property Group actively enhances the lives of its tenants, particularly those in low-income households, by presenting a range of community-focused events and programmes.
From offering health checks, sports activities and coffee mornings to hosting seasonal parties brining joy to families during the school holidays, Caridon Property Group is dedicated to advancing sustainability and social inclusion, with the ultimate goal of enhancing residents’ overall wellbeing.
Caridon Property Group’s ESG efforts are rooted in the belief that strong communities are built on the foundations of meaningful connections. This is particularly important for residents who have relocated and lack the support of a local network of family and friends. To this end, Caridon Property Group has worked tirelessly to provide opportunities for social interaction, helping to ensure that all residents feel a sense of belonging to alleviate feelings of isolation. Caridon Property Group’s Community Engagement Officers play an integral role in organising activities that cater to the diverse needs of individual residents, these events not only providing a source of entertainment but also fostering social inclusion and making a tangible difference in tenants’ lives.
Reflecting on Caridon Property Group’s inclusion as a finalist in the ESG EDGE Awards 2024 ‘Excellence in Community Engagement’ category, Caridon Property Group CEO Mario Carrozzo expressed his pride in the nomination as a reflection of his team’s dedication to making a positive impact in residents’ lives.
Imperial Apartments, Caridon Property Group’s groundbreaking Bristol development, offers stylish and affordable living, comprising 465 apartments in total. Located in South Bristol, Imperial Apartments includes one and two-bedroom apartments as well as studios, presenting a range of onsite benefits, including communal rooms, bicycle storage, IT Suites, superfast internet connection, onsite gyms, a fitness studio, communal WiFi, electrical car charging points, a children’s play area, communal gardens and 24-hour security.
A large residential development delivered over two phases, Imperial Apartments benefits from excellent transport links and is located in close proximity to Bristol’s vibrant city centre. Imperial Apartments, Caridon Property Group’s flagship South Bristol development, is a gated community surrounded by greenery and shaped around four large, landscaped gardens, providing residents with outstanding views and breakout spaces as well as a range of outdoor and indoor communal areas.
Caridon Property Group is proud to support the green movement, integrating a range of ecofriendly features into their Imperial Apartments development, including electric vehicle charging points, and roof solar panels, ensuring all residents benefit from a B+ energy performance rating. The building also boasts internal and external CCTV, a high-tech fob entry system and fibre optic broadband for the use of all residents.