Space Station
Our early tech investments and consistent trust scoring with Google really empowered us to punch above our weight and attract customers that historically might have looked to larger operators .
Kevin Prince , Chief Executive Officer
of the bigger companies . Our early tech investments and consistent trust scoring with Google really empowered us to punch above our weight and attract customers that historically might have looked to larger operators . Therefore , we were able to build a brand that was strong enough to attract Heitman to assist in our growth . All of these are accomplishments that we can look back on and celebrate as we turn 40 .
Responsible approach
“ We try to have a big staff and family party every five years and 2023 will be the same . Even though we ’ re no longer a familyowned business , we try to maintain the heart and ethos of one . Since the acquisition , I ’ ve made it known that in meeting the business objectives set out by Heitman , I want us to grow the company in a proper and responsible way . I want to build an institution that people are proud to be a part of and customers are excited to deal with , and to set an example to our peers .”
Space Station is currently working to achieve carbon neutrality by 2027 . Both Space Station and Heitman recognize the importance of sustainable practices
and are mindful of the manner in which they can enhance operational efficiencies . “ Doing things properly and taking our social responsibility into consideration is , to me , just as important as increasing the business ’ financial value ,” Kevin states . “ It ’ s all about balancing the success between financial objectives and ESG commitments ; in today ’ s environment , you need both to continue to thrive . More consumers are leaning towards suppliers based on their ESG credentials , so , it ’ s far more important from a business perspective now .
“ At Space Station we ’ re fully behind the responsibility that we have for our future generations . Even back when we were a small family business , we were an early adopter of solar power in 2012 . We also switched over to LEDs before it was popular . All of our facilities are built to an either good or excellent BREAM rating and Steven Wilson , Head of Real Estate , has been leading our ESG committee alongside an independent consultancy firm to ensure that we are measuring everything correctly .” ■