Coffee with Craig Show – daily CRE news covering the CEE region, Tuesday, June 20, with Winston Norman, Editor and Chief of EuropaProperty.com.
Sierra saves €34.9 million with the implementation of eco-efficiency measures
Sonae Sierra has saved operating costs of almost €35 million, with an emphasis on the reduction of CO2 emissions by 90 percent since 2005 and a reduction in electricity consumption by 66 percent since 2002.
The firm’s growing environmentally certified portfolio allows it to maintain its commitment to making its assets carbon-neutral by 2040. With a focus on carbon neutrality and sustainability goals established for 2030, Sierra has managed to lessen the use of resources on a large scale.
Elsa Monteiro, Director of Sustainability at Sonae Sierra, said, “Subscribing to the PRI confirms our commitment to pursue best practices and performance in environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters, both in the initial analysis phase and across the different asset lifecycles.”
H2 Energy plans large hydrogen valley in Poland’s Lubuskie region
Westa Investments Group is set to create a 1,500-hectare hydrogen hub for hydrogen production and distribution in the Lubuskie region of Poland through its subsidiary H2 Energy.
JLL’s Energy & Infrastructure Advisory team will provide support. “We believe green hydrogen has the potential to revolutionize the world’s economies in the future,” says Rafal Skowronski from JLL.
The investment is at the stage of obtaining the required administrative permits. The project is expected to be ready for implementation in 2024, and the first deliveries of green hydrogen produced at the hydrogen hub may take place in 2026.
Rohlig acquires Joppa Logistics
Rohlig SUUS Logistics has acquired Joppa Logistics, a Czech company specializing in warehousing and transport services. The merger is in line with SUUS’s strategic goals of strengthening its position in Central and Eastern Europe.
“Having in mind market turbulence and geopolitical situation the resilience of our customers’ supply chains is one of our top priorities,” says Tadeusz Chmielewski, President of Rohlig SUUS Logistics.
“By joining the international Rohlig SUUS Logistics family, we will gain new development opportunities, and our clients will have access to advanced technology, new logistics services and easier opportunities to operate globally and throughout the region,” says Josef Drozdik, CEO of Joppa Logistics.
Online cosmetics retailer leases over 28,000 sqm in MDC2 Lódź South Park
MDC2 Park Łódź South will consist of two distribution and logistics buildings with a total GLA of over 80,000 sqm. The building leased by Notino will be tailored to the client’s individual needs. MDC2 is the developer of the project. Fortress Real Estate Investments is the owner and financing partner of the investment.
.“For Fortress, the ESG policy is of particular importance on many levels of activity. The overarching goal is to achieve energy neutrality through investments carried out as soon as possible,” said Bartosz Klimek, Leasing & Asset Director, Fortress.
