According to developer Ghelamco, its VIBE office building in Poland is the first in that country to use the Inbin waste monitoring system to combine container fill data with the optimization of the collection schedule.
“By reducing the carbon footprint,” Ghelamco reports, “this solution supports the sustainable development and implementation of the ESG strategy of the building owner and its tenants.”
The Inbin waste monitoring system was developed by the Polish proptech company Signal OS, which specializes in modern technologies for commercial real estate. The application allows users to track waste generated in the building and report on its type and quantity. Thanks to the integrated scale in the waste handling zone and the tablet for the cleaning service, the system allows users to assign waste to the appropriate fractions (e.g. paper, bio, plastic) and locations, such as floors or tenants. The data collected by the system is then reported to the building manager and tenants, which supports the implementation of the ESG strategy not only of the office building, but also of the individual companies that operate in it on a daily basis. According to Ghelamco, “thanks to cooperation with PreZero – an international provider of environmental services – data from Inbin is used to optimize waste collection schedules, which improves the efficiency of the waste management process.”
“Inbin helps managers and tenants effectively manage waste in the context of growing requirements related to ESG reporting, especially in the area of environmental responsibility,” said Signal OS CEO Przemysław Brzostowski. “By collecting data on the type, quantity and fullness of waste, the system supports decision-making processes and improves the transparency of activities related to waste management. Integration with the PreZero system is a milestone enabling the optimization of the collection schedule, which translates into increased efficiency and reduced CO2 emissions of the building.”
According to Ghelamco, “the partnership with PreZero, a leader in waste management, enabled the integration of data from the Inbin application with the logistics processes of waste collection. Thanks to the communication between Inbin systems and PreZero, collections are carried out based on the actual filling of containers, which allows for dynamic optimization of the schedule of their removal. The entire logistics are adjusted in real time, which significantly translates into a reduction in the number of trips of waste collection vehicles, and consequently – to a reduction in the company’s CO2 emissions related to transport.”
Cushman & Wakefield, the manager of VIBE, played a key role in the implementation of the waste management system as well. “Thanks to cooperation with Signal OS, Ghelamco and PreZero, the system was adapted to the specifics of the building and the needs of its tenants,” said Aneta Kłosowska, Property Manager of the VIBE office building from Cushman & Wakefield. “Precise optimization of waste collection allowed us to reduce the operating costs related to their removal, as well as minimize the risk of overfilling containers in the building. This is an example of a modern approach to management that supports the implementation of ESG principles and raises the standards of commercial building management.”
Ghelamco says that it “has been involved in the development of sustainable technologies for years, and its latest investment in Warsaw’s Wola district is the best example of this.” According to the company, “the 15,000 sqm VIBE combines innovative technological solutions with care for the environment. This is confirmed by numerous prestigious certificates, including BREEAM at the highest level Outstanding, Green Building Standard, Object without Barriers, DGNB, WELL pre-certification, as well as SmartScore and WiredScore with a Platinum rating.”
In addition, Ghelamco reports that in addition to the Inbin application, the building, whch it says was designed in accordance with ESG principles, “uses, among others, the ultra-modern Building Energy Management System, which allows for a significant reduction in energy consumption. It is also the first office building in Poland to have a specially composed audio sphere, giving it a unique and unrepeatable character.”
“VIBE is an example of how a responsible approach to designing and managing office buildings, supported by modern technologies, can really support tenants in implementing their ESG strategies and sustainable development policies,” sais Jarosław Fiutowski, Member of the Management Board for ESG and Sustainable Construction at Ghelamco Poland. “Our cooperation with Signal OS, PreZero and Cushman & Wakefield is proof that together we can change the market and contribute to greater care for the environment.”
