RLC Residences recently forged a
groundbreaking agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC),
committing one million square meters (GFA) of net zero carbon and resilient
condominiums by 2031.
The pledge
was spearheaded by RLC Residences Senior Vice President and Business Unit
General Manager Chad Sotelo during IFC’s 2nd Climate Forum at Ayala Museum.
Sotelo was joined by Angelo Tan, Country Lead for IFC World Bank Group's
Climate Business in the Philippines, Malaysia and the Pacific. The partnership
will focus on identifying, evaluating, and implementing green building measures
to help achieve net zero carbon using Excellence in Design for Greater
Efficiencies (EDGE) certification from IFC Additionally, they will assess and
verify the resilience rating of RLC Residences projects to be built moving
forward through IFC’s Building Resilience Index (BRI) tool.
“We
started this journey on sustainability back in 2022 and we’re happy to have
known enough to get our first building, Le Pont Residences in Bridgetowne
[Destination Estate], to be EDGE-certified. With this fantastic partnership we
have with IFC, we're learning that there's a lot of work involved but at the
same time, it's part and parcel of what we do on a day-to-day basis. We are
thankful to IFC for helping us understand sustainability and resilience better
and how we can improve our residential projects with that in mind,” shared Sotelo during the Forum.
As the residential division of the property
giant Robinsons Land Corporation, which is also active in sustainability
efforts on a corporate level, RLC Residences is now taking a proactive stance
on designing developments that are efficiently built. Despite being a newcomer
in sustainable residential developments, RLC Residences got its first
preliminary EDGE Certification for Le Pont Residences Tower 1 at Bridgetowne
East in Pasig City, recognizing its energy and water efficiency measures and
sustainability features for future homeowners.
“RLC
Residences' commitment to green and resilient initiatives is commendable and a
vital step towards a sustainable future. Achieving EDGE Preliminary
Certification for Le Pont Residences reflects a forward-thinking approach that
benefits the environment and the local community.” Says Ommid Saberi, IFC’s
Global Lead for EDGE and Building Resilience Index. “IFC will also be
supporting the resilient assessment of its projects. As a hot spot for disasters,
it is crucial to explore how the Philippines can incorporate climate resilience
practices into the design and construction of buildings.”
Developed
by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the
World Bank Group, EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies), is a free software and green building standard and certification system. The prestigious
certification aims to empower developers to build sustainable properties
through cost-effective and environment-friendly means while delivering
high-quality buildings.
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