Panattoni has been awarded a pioneering green loan from Berlin Hyp AG worth c. €73,3m. The financing is for a logistics centre in Bydgoszcz developed for a leading e-commerce firm. The award of the green loan was conditional on the meticulous verification of the sustainability solutions applied. This is the first loan of its type to be issued by Berlin Hyp for a project in the logistics sector in Poland.
“The BTS development in Bydgoszcz is a huge project – The building of over 140,000m2 is intended for servicing the e-commerce market and can store up to 7 million individual products. It was developed by the highest sustainable development standards and then subjected to a verification process that allowed us to convert our previous financing provisions into a more advantageous green loan,” said Emilia Taczewska–Trojanska, Head of Debt Finance Poland, Panattoni. She added: “Currently, financial institutions offer preferential terms to projects that stand out due to their high energy efficiency, their usage of renewable energy sources, and their ecological innovations including advanced technologies that help reduce carbon dioxide emissions.”
The award of a green loan signifies that the Bydgoszcz building has met strict sustainable development criteria, reflecting Panattoni's commitment to eco-friendly growth. By reducing energy needs through advanced solutions like thermal insulation, heat pumps, and LED lighting, the development achieved high energy efficiency. A Building Management System (BMS) continuously monitors energy and water usage, and the logistics center meets BREEAM standards with an Excellent rating.
Berlin Hyp leads the financial sector in aligning with the EU's Green Deal goals for climate neutrality by 2050. Their sustainable financing strategy emphasizes both profitability and corporate responsibility regarding sustainability. Through rigorous verification by ISS ESG, the bank supports projects that enhance ecological progress in real estate, such as the Bydgoszcz logistics center, known for its high energy efficiency.
“We want to thank Berlin Hyp for working with us and for its confidence in this groundbreaking project. Together, we have set new standards for the logistics sector and blazed a trail towards a more sustainable future,” said Emilia Taczewska–Trojanska.
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