Goodman, a global expert in logistics and business real estate, has received a special distinction for developing a strategic plan for eco-friendly construction in cooperation with the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB). The DGNB has awarded Goodman and its new investments in Germany 19 silver certificates. Thanks to these, the area of assets managed by Goodman in continental Europe with green certificates is approaching 1 million sqm. Goodman is also applying for BREEAM certificates for two of its investments in Poland: for Amazon in Wrocław and the Muszkieterowie Group in Poznań.
Initiated in 2012, Goodman’s strategic sustainable building plan contains a list of agreed guidelines and actions allowing for the pre-certification of new facilities by the DGNB. Consequently, this plan has reduced the time and costs of the certification process. Goodman is the only logistics real estate company operating in Germany that has signed such a plan with the DGNB.
– As a long-term investor in the logistics real estate market, we attach great importance to sustainable construction, which is an important element of our business and corporate strategy – said Dirk Mölter, Director of Technical and Sustainable Construction at Goodman for Continental Europe. – Our strategic plan simplifies the certification process and increases the value of our properties.
DGNB silver certificates put companies ahead of general German regulations regarding sustainable solutions. Thanks to them, Goodman is able to provide customers with Class A properties that reduce the consumption of natural resources and help customers achieve their own sustainability goals.
In Germany, Goodman currently has 22 properties that hold DGNB certificates. In turn, in continental Europe, the Group holds or is applying for green certificates for its facilities in the Czech Republic, France, the Netherlands, and Poland. Once Goodman achieves its green certification goals, the area of green assets it manages will exceed 1.5 million m2.
– As a leader in the logistics sector, we believe it is our responsibility to base our business model in the real estate market on the principles of sustainable development. We not only understand and meet the current operational needs of our customers, but we also support their sustainability goals – said Philippe Van der Beken, Managing Director of Goodman for Continental Europe.
Sustainability is a key aspect of the business of Goodman and its customers. Goodman will continue to strive to introduce innovative solutions in the development and management of its properties to meet the expectations of customers and the local communities in which the Group operates.