DHL makes major Euro commitment to green warehousing
DHL Supply Chain has developed a carbon neutral real estate portfolio of 400,000 sq m to support customers’ growth requirements across six European Tier 1 markets.
THE 14 units, constructed across 10 development sites, are located across major logistics markets in Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Italy and Poland. All buildings will meet key sustainability criteria such as BREEAM Excellent and EPC A, comply with EU taxonomy and undergo a Carbon Risk Real Estate Monitor (CRREM) assessment.
DHL Supply Chain EMEA CEO Hendrik Venter, says: “The development of 400,000 sq m of carbon neutral warehouses is an important strategic step as we aim to meet our customers’ growing demand for more sustainable warehouse space in strategic markets. All assets we develop are underpinned by excellent fundamentals; be it sustainability, digitalisation, location, demographics or tenure."
Allianz Real Estate is investor and strategic partner for the first tranche of this 400,000 sq m warehouse portfolio.
Set to be completed between Q1 2023 to Q1 2024, the warehouses will represent one of Allianz Real Estate’s largest single logistics sector acquisitions, in terms of gross leasable area. In total the five facilities will cover over 200,000 sq m.
DHL Supply Chain will occupy at least 85% of the facilities developed for Allianz Real Estate on long-term leases post completion.
