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Take the Zero Carbon PledgeReady to take the pledge to join EDGE on the path to decarbonization? Simply provide some basic information below, and an EDGE team member will follow up with you on next steps to add your company to our Zero Carbon Pledge Wall.
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IFC and EDGE support the development of Zero Carbon buildings worldwide. A Zero Carbon building is at least 40% more energy efficient than a typical building and is fully powered from renewable energy*. Participating companies pledge their portfolio of buildings will be Zero Carbon (or Zero Carbon Ready) by a certain date.
In 2021, 18 companies took the pledge, with a pipeline exceeding $10bn of investment in green buildings by 2030. In the run up to COP27, the IFC EDGE team has re-opened the Zero Carbon Pledge to allow for more companies to participate, while also taking stock of what has been achieved to date by our legacy pledgees.
Will your company make the pledge this year and join EDGE on the path to a Zero Carbon future?
To take the Zero Carbon Pledge, a developer commits a portion or all of their portfolio to being 100% Zero Carbon by a certain date – between 2030 and 2050 – and defines the number of certified square meters. EDGE Advanced certification (Zero Carbon Ready) is also an option.
You can contact Michelle Farrell at IFC and get the full list of commitment options and details of the program. Her email is mfarrell2@ifc.org and she will get you the enrollment papers.
Looking forward to your participation in the Zero Carbon Pledge!
We look forward to hearing what these innovative companies have done since taking their Zero Carbon Pledge last year. In the lead up to COP27, we will be releasing a special highlight series chronicling their achievements.
ALP is determined to move from a low carbon to a zero carbon developer because it is both the right thing to do for all our stakeholders and because, as a long term investor in our modern industrial buildings it is the only viable commercial path for our company.”
CEO-Africa Logistics Properties (ALP)
As part of an industry that has the opportunity to ensure that India’s future building stock is environmentally resilient and inclusive, Mahindra Lifespaces is committed to decarbonization of the built environment through net zero buildings that promote user health and well-being. We will also continue to advocate for a wider uptake of green buildings through consumer awareness creation and stakeholder engagement.
Managing Director & CEO, Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd.
Mahindra Commits:
The severity of our current climate crisis requires a commensurate response and commitment from real estate owners, developers, and managers: NET ZERO. We firmly believe that we can and must play our part in this global collective effort. We are wholeheartedly making a Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment and encourage all other real estate firms to heed the call and make the commitment.
CEO, NEO
NEO Commits:
EDGE has allowed us to position ourselves as the only provider of affordable “sustainable and resilient homes” in the Philippines. It is amazing to see that we are empowering the affordable housing market with the ability to fight climate change — while they are saving on utility expenses and enjoying a green home.
President – Imperial Homes
Imperial Homes Corporation pledges 100% of its solar-powered resilient communities be certified EDGE Advanced or EDGE Net Zero Carbon from 2022-2030. This will include 338,159 square meters committed, based on our current EDGE portfolio.
We want to inspire Filipinos that there is a better way in building a home that is both comfortable to people and at the same time not harming the environment. We all have a duty to protect our planet for our children and future generations to inherit.
President
Vinte’s shared value business model has focused historically in generating Social and Green Impact, as well as Innovation, including being the first housing developer to certify EDGE homes globally in 2012 and becoming recently the leaders in number of EDGE certified units in the world. Vinte pledges to continue with a high EDGE certification pace towards 2025 and 2030. Vinte will also continue to innovate through our digital information cloud.
Vinte’s Chairman
Vinte commits to build:
Vinte certified homes will have saved:
Leading with environmental stewardship: At LatAm Logistic Properties, we are committed to developing and operating modern, efficient and sustainable logistics parks that adhere to world class industry specifications, while complying with the strictest standards for environmental sustainability.
CEO, LatAm Logistic Properties
LatAm Logistic Properties commits to build:
In the face of the climate crisis, it is everyone’s duty, including companies, governments, NGO and individuals, to join the decade of action aligned with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. COMVIVE’s contribution is to create sustainable and resilient communities towards net zero. Through our innovation capabilities and climate finance support we are improving the living standards of our communities contributing to a more sustainable world.
CEO, COMVIVE
COMVIVE Commits:
There are clear business and environmental cases for the transition of the real estate sector to Zero Carbon. As pioneers in our markets in the integration of the EDGE Certification and climate change considerations in our investment process, we are committed to be agents of change and lead through example for this transition. As an Emerging Markets investor, our aim is to continue aligning our investments with the developmental needs of our markets.
CEO of AshmoreAVENIDA
AshmoreAVENIDA Commits:
In order to not exceed 1.5 ºC according to the Paris Agreement, each year until 2050 we must renew between 3% and 5% of the existing building inventory. Because of this, we will focus on retrofitting existing buildings and will be committed to reduce their carbon footprint by implementing sustainable strategies, preparing them as Zero Energy Ready and contributing to the global goals towards 2050.
CEO, Fibra Eco
Fibra Eco commits to:
EZLand commits to:
Greenage commits to:
We decided to take action and assume our responsibility with the next generations. As companies, we have the great opportunity to generate substantial impacts in our community, socially, economically and environmentally. The COVID19 pandemic made us think, analyze and deeply rethink the purpose of the organization, today we have a purpose that will allow us to leave a legacy in our communities that we can be proud of. Despite being a small company, we are the first in Latin America to have THE SUSTAINABLE SITES INITIATIVE certification in a real estate development and the first to produce EDGE ADVANCED homes in the state of Yucatán.
CEO AMG Desarrollos
AMG Desarrollos commits to:
Sustainability has been in the company’s DNA since its foundation in 2009. We will continuously incorporate sustainability initiatives in our company strategy, aiming to achieve our long-term vision of delivering environmental, social, well-being, and financial benefits to all our stakeholders.
Global Head of Sustainability, Asia Green Real Estate
Asia Green Real Estate commits to:
• Certify 100% of the real estate portfolio with green building certification by 2030
• Actively promote green building certification to all partners
• Certify majority of the real estate portfolio with EDGE Advanced (Zero Carbon Ready) by 2030
Grupo IKON, as a member of the Mexican Chapter of Conscious Capitalism, since its establishment has pursued the development of disruptive projects as a strategy for positive change in our society. EDGE has helped us define a clear path towards a Net Zero objective and continue to contribute to the wellbeing of our environment and communities.
CEO, Grupo IKON
Grupo IKON expects to build:
We will only build new certified green buildings from 2022.
We will only build new net zero carbon ready buildings from 2025.
We will lower the utility bills of up to 4,500 households by 2030 through energy efficiency measures.
We will incorporate on-site renewable technologies in all of our new buildings.