TECHNOPOLIS PLC PRESS RELEASE September 4, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.
Technopolis Takes Second GRESB Green Star Award
Technopolis participated for the second time in the GRESB (Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark) survey. The company scored the fifth highest total points of all European property companies in the office category. With a total score of 80, Technopolis was awarded the highest - Green Star - status.
Globally, Technopolis ranked 22nd out of 145 office property companies that participated.
“In 2014 we took part in the GRESB survey for the first time and we were awarded with the Green Star. Our goal was to improve our position and we were able to increase the overall points by 4%,” says Virve Valonen, Head of Concept Development and Sustainability at Technopolis.
In 2014, Technopolis achieved five LEED building ratings, and the current amount of LEED certifications stands at 16.
“We have an excellent team in sustainability reporting. In addition the company’s management and key stakeholders show a lot of interest in the sustainability work. Our input reflects in the results,” Valonen says.
More information:
Virve Valonen
Head of Concept Development & Sustainability
Tel. +358 50 467 6014
e-mail: virve.valonen@technopolis.fi
Technopolis provides the best addresses for companies to operate and succeed in five countries in the Nordic-Baltic region. The company develops, owns and operates a chain of 20 smart business parks that combine services with flexible and modern office space. The company’s core value is to continuously exceed customer expectations by providing outstanding solutions to 1,700 companies and their 47,000 employees in Finland, Norway, Estonia, Russia and Lithuania. The Technopolis Plc share (TPS1V) is listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki.