Low carbon
The priority to consume less energy drives us and guides our choices throughout the design, construction and operation phases of our buildings. Limiting our greenhouse gas emissions is vital.
Reasons for our commitment
Greenhouse gas emissions in the building sector account for 25% of all emissions produced in France. Cutting them is therefore a major challenge for the planet, and something we're fully aware of. To achieve this, we are taking action when it comes to designing, renovating, and managing our buildings.
Material and equipment choice is geared toward the lowest emitters of greenhouse gases. When we renovate a building, we look for the most energy efficient solution. We make every effort to use low carbon or renewable energy sources in the buildings we operate. Our energy efficiency is measured and corrective actions are taken.
We act alongside our employees to involve our stakeholders − customers and suppliers − in this commitment each and every day.
Our objectives
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Cutting our greenhouse gas emissions 60% by 2030 (from 2008) and becoming carbon neutral by 2050
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Making low carbon the standard when it comes to managing our operating portfolio by supporting our customers and training our staff in best practices
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Producing renewable energy in each of our buildings under development. 10 of our current projects are striving for 65 kWh/m2 in net total energy, or 4 times less than an average Haussmann-era office building
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Instituting a carbon fund to finance our CSR projects and stimulate innovation
Our performance
Our commitment to low carbon manifests itself through our concrete initiatives and results but we are only at the beginning.
As at December 31, 2019
14.8 kg
of CO2 per sq.m in 2019 in offices
32 kg
of CO2 per sq.m in 2019 in residences
145
buildings certified ISO 50001
Our main initiatives
We are ramping up our greenhouse gas-cutting initiatives. We also imposed an internal CO2 emissions tax on ourselves.
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We have introduced an internal carbon fund to accelerate the decarbonization of our portfolio
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41% of our buildings are connected to urban heating networks
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We have installed a remote-reading system on 95 office building which represents 68% of our office portfolio
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Photovoltaic panels were installed at “7 Madrid”
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Although initially designed to be built with concrete, wood was chosen for the Domaine de la Ronce in Ville-d’Avray, i.e., 125 residences built using wood, yielding record CO2 gains: 180 kg/m3 for wood versus 400 kg for concrete
Our 4 CSR pillars
We are committed every day to safeguarding people, the planet, and the environment. The low carbon building is one of our 4 CSR policy pillars.
People are changing their mindsets and ways: we are meeting their expectations by enhancing their wellbeing at work and at home.
A market that enables the smart reuse of materials, and energy savings, to construct and manage our buildings.
Because our buildings are places for living, we also respect local animal and plant habitats.
Let’s go a step further
2019 Universal Registration Document
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Our low carbon initiatives, our key figures and how they have changed are detailed in our 2019 Universal Registration Document. Find out more
Climate report
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The climate is a major challenge for our future. In the Report on our climate roadmap (2015), see the breakdown of the initiatives we are rolling out in our business lines. Find out more