More environmental certifications and comprehensive improvements in energy efficiency
Early this year, Wallenstam’s property at Östra Hamngatan 23-27 was certified at gold level according to the Environmental Building In-Use (Miljöbyggnad iDrift) rating system. In addition to this, Kv. Väven in Mölnlycke and Kompositören in Uppsala, two newly constructed properties, have been certified according to Miljöbyggnad Silver rating. Meanwhile, a number of projects to improve energy efficiency are underway in existing properties in both regions.
Updating of technical equipment, replacement of windows and installation of solar cells are some of the measures to improve energy efficiency that are both in progress and planned in a large number of Wallenstam’s properties. These investments are both positive for the climate and at the same time will help to reduce operating expenses. At present, Wallenstam is carrying out about 40 reconstruction projects with energy improvement measures in focus.
“The fact that we could certify another property at gold level according to Environmental Building In-Use was a really amazing performance. The entire organization is working intensively with measures to improve energy efficiency in our properties. This is work that is based on our climate targets,” says Karin Mizgalski, Sustainability Manager at Wallenstam.
The property, which also includes Handelsbanken’s fine office on Östra Hamngatan which has now been environmentally certified at gold level, was acquired last year. Efforts to improve energy efficiency are also underway here which will give the property an even better energy classification. Environmental Building In-Use specifically is based on five areas, internal environment, health, climate impact, resources and condition, which in turn includes 14 indicators.
For further information, please contact:
Karin Mizgalski, Sustainability Manager, Wallenstam AB, tel. +46 31 20 00 00 or +46 730 78 23 70
www.wallenstam.se
Wallenstam is a property company that manages, builds and develops properties for sustainable living and enterprise in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Uppsala. The property holding is valued at around SEK 63 billion and the customer base consists of around 11,000 households and 1,000 enterprises. The total lettable area is around 1 million sq m. Wallenstam is self-sufficient in renewable electrical energy through its own wind turbines in operation. The company’s B shares have been listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 1984.