Environmental Commitment

Environmental  Commitment

Docks Bruxsel has once again demonstrated its commitment to sustainability by achieving ‘Outstanding’ level BREEAM In-Use certification, the world's most rigorous certification standard for assessing the environmental performance of existing buildings. BREEAM In-Use assesses numerous aspects such as energy efficiency, resource management, indoor air quality and occupant well-being, ensuring that buildings meet the highest standards of sustainability.

We are continuing to keep the environment in mind with a new series of measures that makes Docks Bruxsel one of the most sustainable Shopping Districts in Europe

Solar Energy

Heat reduction

Accessibility

Charging station

Consumption

Docks Bruxsel is firmly committed to sustainable development, integrating innovative solutions to minimize its ecological footprint and promote universal accessibility. Here's a look at some of the key initiatives:

Solar panels

With 4,500 m² of photovoltaic panels installed on its roof, Docks Bruxsel produces a significant amount of green energy, reducing its dependence on fossil fuels.

Heating system and energy recovery

The shopping center has installed an innovative energy recovery system, saving 1,600 MWh every year.

Rainwater recovery

Docks Bruxsel uses a green roof to filter rainwater, which is then recovered and stored for non-potable uses such as cleaning and watering plants.

Electric mobility

Aware of the challenges of sustainable mobility, Docks Bruxsel has installed charging stations for electric vehicles in its parking lot.

Universal accessibility

Docks Bruxsel has been designed to be accessible to all, including people with reduced mobility.

Smart Building

4500m2 of solar panels providing the centre with green energy Natural ventilation throughout the centre due to the automatic opening glass roof system Glass roof that reduces energy consumption Rainwater is filtered via a green roof and collected to be used for cleaning and watering the plants The centre is equipped with waste compactors which reduces volume removed An energy recovery system that saves 1,600 MWh each year, enough to heat 1,300 homes!

All tenants sign up to a ‘green charter’ in their lease agreement, which commits to a series of measures reducing their energy footprint.

As part of our partnership with social enterprise BeeOdiversity, Docks is home to approximately 80,000 honeybees in the two hives on the centre’s roof.

Throughout the year we run many initiatives and campaigns that promote greener living and always look to ensure we promote messaging around sustainable living.