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Sustainability, a state of mind

The very nature of our long-term partnerships The many advantages of BREEAM
requires that we commit to a sustainable > A transparent and easy to understand scoring
future. We always choose the most durable system, supported by evidence-based research
BUILT materials and construction methods. We > The positive impact on the construction, design
strive to improve all the health, safety and
LAST environmental aspects of our warehouses, > Sets and maintains a technical standard with
and management of our warehouses
while our clients expect their warehouses to
rigorous quality assurance and certification
meet and, where possible, exceed all standard
environmental performance criteria.
www.breeam.org

Sustainability is not a luxury, but a vital
part of our business model.

BREEAM as external benchmark

All new WDP buildings are sustainably built,
integrating T5 lighting, rainwater recovery,
special insulation for walls and roofs,
electronic sensor detectors on urinals and
sinks, bathroom lighting with motion
detection, solar panels can also be installed.

Thanks to BREEAM we go even one step
further. BREEAM sets the standard for best
practice in sustainable building design,
construction and operation and has become
one of the most comprehensive and widely
recognised measures of a building’s
environmental performance.
It includes a review of building’s energy WDP was the first semi-industrial property
consumption, as well as land use, ecology, developer to obtain the BREEAM certification
the construction process, water consumption, for a logistical site in Europe. Meanwhile we
waste treatment, lighting use, equipment have several BREEAM certified buildings in
and materials, health and comfort. the Benelux with more on the way.