ENBD REIT’s ‘The Edge Building’ bags major green building certification

ENBD REIT’s ‘The Edge Building’ bags major green building certification

ENBD REIT, the Shariah-compliant real estate investment trust managed by Emirates NBD Asset Management Limited, has revealed that its largest asset by value in the portfolio located in Dubai Internet City, The Edge Building, has secured the prestigious Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification.

Developed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED is the most widely used green building rating system in the world and an international symbol of excellence. Through design, construction and operations practices that improve environmental and human health, LEED-certified buildings are helping to make the world more sustainable.

The LEED Gold certification achieved by The Edge Building is the true testimony of sustainable building management that benefitted from The Edge’s initial energy-efficient design and construction. By using eco-friendly initiatives and solutions in areas including energy, water, waste management, indoor environmental quality among others, the building consumes 25 percent to 30 percent less energy compared to conventional buildings worldwide.

Anthony Taylor

Head – Real Estate

Emirates NBD Asset Management “At ENBD REIT, we are committed to protecting the local environment, in line with the UAE government’s vision to make Dubai a sustainable city, by adopting sustainable practices across our portfolio to reduce the environmental footprint of our assets.