Sustainable building

(305-1, 305-2, 305-3, 305-4, 305-5, F-RE-410a.2)

All of our buildings have been planned and built according to the highest standards of quality and incorporating environmental considerations, with a preventive approach that serves to minimize any possible negative impact on the environment, optimizing consumption of material and energy resources through responsible consumption plans. We developed a procedure based on our experience for identifying, evaluating and mitigating the environmental risks of every phase of our business model.

Parque Tepeyac

1.

Before we acquire the land, we conduct an analysis of the zoning laws that might apply to it and its possible environmental impact and applicable regulations.

2.

During the construction process, an environmental supervisor reviews the environmental mitigation measures required by federal, state and municipal environmental laws, both as a compliance policy and to avoid any fines or sanctions from failure to abide by these. The aspects supervised are: waste management, water and energy savings, prevention and safety, air and noise pollution.

3.

During building operation, we follow the highest standards of eco-efficiency in our building operations, continually updating our technology to incorporate the most efficient innovations in the market and to meet our environmental and social impact reduction targets. Through our Environmental Audit program, we annually review the quality and management of the following parameters:

  • Air
  • Water
  • Solid waste
  • Hazardous waste
  • Soil and subsoil
  • Noise and vibrations
  • Industrial safety and health
  • Thermal energy, light energy, gases, odors and vapors
  • Efficient use of electrical energy
  • Environmental risk and emergency response
  • Natural resources

(IF-RE-130a.4)

Currently, four of our buildings—Torre Virreyes and the three towers of Corporativo Toreo—have LEED certification, a total of 195,156 square meters certified. We have LEED certification on 72% of our office GLA, and have set ourselves the target of reaching at least 80% by 2025.

Sustainability certifications are an opportunity to identify areas of improvement and earn recognition for our quality standards according to best international market practices. One example of this is Torre Virreyes, which is one of our most iconic properties, having gained international acclaim for its disruptive design and eco-efficient operation.

Torre Virreyes

Certifications and recognitions:

  • LEED Platinum Core & Shell
  • Winner of the IMEI-BOMA CDMX 2018 National Award

Environmental Audit:

Torre Virreyes participates voluntarily each year in the environmental audit program proposed by the Mexico City government, with the aim of reducing and offsetting our environmental impact. Most of the environmental investment in this property went to electrical energy use efficiency, maintenance of air conditioning systems and elevators.

2022
Total investment in environmental initiatives $5,039,421
Total emissions avoided (tCO2e) 3,072
Total kWh avoided 7,262,904

Torre Virreyes

Energy:

  • LED lighting in 85% of the building, at 15% with T-5 lamps.
  • Automation of interior and exterior light fixtures, cooling towers, elevators, watering and security systems.
  • The air conditioning equipment reuses water from condensates supplied by the internal cooling towers, which improve their cooling and operating efficiency.

Water:

  • WWTP with the capacity of three liters per second.
  • Grease traps to maintain the efficiency of the wastewater treatment plant.
  • Automated watering and use of treated water, making a more efficient use of this resource.
  • Cooling of water for air conditioning and critical equipment through latest generation condensers.
  • Use of treated water for toilets, watering and cooling towers.
  • Systems for rainwater capture, filtering and use.

Others:

  • Waste separation system based on regulations from the Mexico City Ministry of the Environment (SEDEMA) and monetization of recyclable waste.
  • Maintenance of Parque de la Luz and ban on use of fertilizers.
  • Green areas on the rooftop.
  • Shower facilities offered to all tenants, encouraging them to commute by bicycle, walking or running.
  • Electric vehicle charging stations.
  • Priority parking for electric vehicles and bicycles.
  • Use of biodegradable cleaning products and water-based solvent-free maintenance materials, according to the LED Core & Shell requirements.