Biodiversity is a highly important issue in our activities. To identify and evaluate environmental impact we adopt a contextual approach, considering conditions where a new project will be located.
We carry out a biodiversity impact assessment in which we consider the possible impacts and propose measures to protect and conserve the area, for example reforesting with trees and restoring green areas, always in an effort to return or even improve the previously existing environmental conditions. Our commitment as an institution can be found in our Biodiversity Commitment at (https://api.fibradanhos.com.mx/static/policy/2_envionmental_policy_2022_en.pdf)
For new developments, like Parque Tepeyac, we comply fully with technical requirements and specifications for any activity relating to pruning, tree-cutting, transplanting and replacing of trees in Mexico City, with the support of a technical expert in urban forestry. As a first option, we always seek to have our properties blend in with nature and maintain as many trees onsite as possible, before resorting to the other options.
If we need to remove a certain number of trees, we replace them with an equivalent physical compensation, determined according to an assessment of urban trees around the building’s area of influence.
One example of Fibra Danhos’ commitment to biodiversity is a project we are leading, inspired by our aim of transforming urban areas with a solid commitment to environmental care. The project is called Parque de la Luz, located alongside Torre Virreyes in Mexico City. The rehabilitated area includes a two-hectare park and the bicycle track that runs between Avenida Fernando Alencastre and the intersection of Pedregal and Monte Pelvoux streets.
In an alliance with other corporations, we decided to positively impact conservation of this green space, whose importance lies in its location along the path of the Polanco-Chapultepec bike trail, in a densely populated, heavily trafficked shopping area, surrounded by various corporate buildings.
We installed a watering system in the park that is fed by a pressurized treated water network. To save water the system is equipped with a rainwater sensor to avoid over-watering when natural rainfall is sufficient (at least four millimeters).
This restoration project had a number of benefits, including better quality of life and higher satisfaction for our personnel and residents of the zone, who can now enjoy these comfortable spaces. Another important factor is the increased security and cleanliness of the area.
