SUSTAINABILITY
We BELIEVE THE FACTORY SHOULD be environmentally responsible and is committed to the health and comfort of its staff .
We therefore decided to adopt those values and policies when we founded our new manufacturing arm in Vietnam.
ENERGY:
44% of overall energy savings due to a mix of building envelope improvements,
LED lighting and renewables
50% lighting energy reduction from LEDs
30% of energy use is supplied by renewables Commissioning carried out to international standards to improve operating efficiency
WATER USE:
40% of water reduction for fixtures
12% recycled water for fixtures
100% recycled water for landscaping
60% of water reduction for process laundry use
TRANSPORT MILES:
Electric bike and electric car facilities provided
Shuttle buses to the local bus stops
Showers for bicycle users
ECOLOGY:
85% of the open space is landscaped (green roof concept )
100% localized species with low water requirements overall
Heat Island effect reduced on roof and hard surfaces
Rooftop garden harvest contribute to worker’s meals
100% capture and reuse of stormwater from roofs
27% capture and infiltration at ground-level
COMFORT:
Building complies with international ventilation requirements
Comfort is improved with air conditioning in all major working spaces
96% of the working areas have views to the outside
The building is designed to be fully disabled-access compliant
POLLUTION:
Construction pollution controlled on site
No products using Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s)
Low-greenhouse gas producing refrigerants
No smoking on the premises
MATERIAL USE
42% of all materials are made of recycled content by cost
29% of materials are regional by cost
76% of reduction of use of traditional, highly polluting local bricks
Recycling facilities on premises