Park Konin with Breeam Outstanding certificate

The first completed and fully leased building within Park Konin has been certified at the highest BREEAM level, Outstanding. This is the fifth such certificate for Accolade's investment, including the second in Poland. The warehouse in Konin scored as high as 90%, making it the highest rated industrial building in the country. Including this project, almost 30% of our portfolio consists of brownfield investments. The development of brownfield sites requires more preparatory work and investment expenditure than greenfield developments. Nevertheless, their revitalisation is one of the key objectives of our strategy. Park Konin is an excellent example of this type of project and a reflection of our values - here the commitment to sustainable development and care for the environment are noticeable in every aspect of the investment.

Park Konin is located on the site of a former railway logistics centre, which included, among other things, warehouses, a locomotive workshop and an on-site petrol station. A total of 13 buildings were located here, most of which had to be demolished. A survey was also carried out, which revealed contaminated soil in the area around the former fuel station. Remediation and remediation proved necessary, after which analyses were carried out to confirm the purity of the new soil. 

The BREEAM-certified building at Park Konin was subjected to a life-cycle assessment to understand its impact on the environment, including its carbon footprint. Out of concern for the environment and to optimise running costs, it was fitted with a photovoltaic installation. Importantly, the facility's primary energy demand is almost 50% lower than required by national regulations. The building was designed to minimise internal concentration and recirculation of pollutants. It has installed water-efficient sanitary fittings and flow control devices. It is estimated that this will reduce water consumption by nearly 88% compared to a building with standard solutions.