This office complex managed by South now has the “BREEAM International In-Use: Commercial Version 6” label. Towers G and E of the Torres de Lisboa business centre, managed by South, recently received the “BREEAM International In-Use: Commercial Version 6” certification, awarded by the Building Research Establishment (BRE).
BREEAM In-Use certifies the level of performance of buildings in terms of their sustainability in operation, and is the result of a series of measures identified with the support of Átomo Capital Partners, a specialist in the renewable energy and sustainability sector.
In a statement, Átomo said that “the commitment of the owner represented by South to the good operational performance practices of Towers G and E is reflected in the various improvements implemented in these assets, valued within the scope of the BREEAM certification”. It highlights measures such as optimising the water efficiency of the equipment installed, modernising the air treatment units, replacing the heating boilers and converting all the lighting to LED technology.
For Átomo, “the BREEAM Very Good performance level is very commendable, especially considering the age and intensive use of the assets. The certification obtained places Towers G and E at the forefront of the capital’s office spaces, making them eligible to house companies with high corporate sustainability requirements.
“For his part, Miguel Subtil, Managing Director of Átomo Capital Partners, emphasises that “our team has technicians accredited to certify any variant of the LEED /BREEAM and WELL frameworks, which allows us to advise and suggest to our clients the certification strategies to adopt that best suit their interests. Our support is individual and highly personalised, so that we can provide the best possible response for each specific case.”
He believes that “due to the urgency of change and growing environmental concerns, it makes sense to apply sustainability benchmarks that promote more efficient asset management and operation, while also bringing benefits to owners by favouring their performance in terms of efficiency and reducing operating costs”. Commenting on this partnership, South said that “with the advice and support of Átomo Capital Partners, it has obtained the very good classification of the BREEAM In -Use International Commercial certification for its assets in the Torres de Lisboa complex – Torre G and E. BREEAM will allow Southcap to valorise its assets.
He believes that “due to the urgency of change and growing environmental concerns, it makes sense to apply sustainability benchmarks that promote more efficient management and operation of assets, also bringing benefits to owners by favouring their performance in terms of efficiency and reduction of operating costs”.
Commenting on this partnership, South said that “with the advice and support of Átomo Capital Partners, it has obtained the very good classification of the BREEAM In -Use International Commercial certification for its assets in the Torres de Lisboa complex – Torre G and E. BREEAM will enable Southcap to valorise its portfolio of assets and make them more competitive according to the best practices in sustainable building construction and operation. This partnership between Átomo and South results in a model in this area that is constantly evolving and reflects South’s growing concern to ensure sustainable management with the creation of healthier environments.”
Article published in Vida Imobiliária on 3rd August 2023
