“A promising new player, ISIS is a distinctly unusual developer with a mission to regenerate. And it is doing big work.”
Hugh Pearman, Sunday Times
“I’m passionate about moving away from this identikit, sterile approach to developments. I see ISIS as being at the forefront of this shift. We take a long-term view of regeneration, not a short-term, purely profit-driven approach.”
Dara Mulcahy, ISIS Chief Executive
The forward-thinking company behind the stunning Islington Wharf development, ISIS believe in apartment schemes that encourage sustainable communities rather than short-term profits – ‘Buy to Live’ rather than buy-to-let.
ISIS is a waterside regeneration company owned by British Waterways, igloo (the regeneration fund of Aviva) and MUSE Developments.
Named after the Egyptian goddess of rebirth and rejuvenation, it was created on a sound commercial basis based on ethical principles, with a unique approach. ISIS was designed to deliver the Government’s vision of an urban renaissance, building on the natural strength of our waterways to create mixed, balanced and diverse genuinely sustainable communities. ISIS works to a business model that prioritises people, tackling climate change and creating great places as the fundamental drivers of creating added value to projects. 50 per cent of ISIS profits are invested in Britain’s waterways.
Our philosophy is captured in our Charter, the objective of which is to unlock the unique potential of waterside regeneration sites, adding to the quality of life of their users, visitors and neighbours whilst ensuring that the natural systems, resources and diversity upon which they depend are enhanced for both current and future generations.
ISIS is one of the very few companies to submit to an independent audit. This is carried out by URBED under the guidance of a Socially Responsible Investment Committee chaired by Sir Jonathan Porritt and including Professor Anne Power (LSE), George Ferguson and Paul King (Chief Executive of the UK Green Building Council), ensuring that we continue to push ourselves and our partners towards more effective sustainability policy and implementation.