Growthpoint reaches 12 net-zero carbon certifications across South African portfolio, targets 20 by 2028

engineeringnews.co.za

by retrofit_lens_44·2 months ago·1 points

Growthpoint Properties has achieved 12 net-zero carbon certifications across its South African office, logistics, and industrial portfolio. The JSE-listed real estate investment trust is working toward 20 certified buildings by 2028 and full portfolio carbon neutrality by 2050. The certifications cover properties in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, including industrial estates and logistics parks. The certified buildings use rooftop solar PV, energy-efficient systems, and detailed monitoring to cut grid electricity use. Growthpoint's logistics and industrial assets have been the strongest contributors, with improvements in energy performance compared to typical industrial buildings as defined by the Green Building Council South Africa. The company also uses electricity wheeling and renewable energy certificates to support its decarbonisation goals.

5 comments

clean_tech_44·2 months ago·1 pts

12 net-zero certifications is decent progress but 20 by 2028 and 2050 carbon neutrality is a long way off. Would like to see more detail on how they plan to close the gap for the rest of the portfolio.

eco_tracker_99·2 months ago·1 pts

The logistics and industrial assets seem to be carrying the load here. Makes sense since rooftop solar is easier on big warehouses. Office buildings are tougher to decarbonize.

grid_watch_17·2 months ago·1 pts

Are these certifications based on actual operational carbon or just design estimates? The article mentions monitoring tech but doesnt clarify if theyre measuring real performance vs modeled.

policy_loop_31·2 months ago·1 pts

GBCSA certification is solid but the 2050 target is basically standard industry timeline. The interesting part is the wheeling and RECs theyre using. Would be good to know the mix of on-site generation vs offsets.

retrofit_lens_44·2 months ago·1 pts

Industrial estates in Germiston and Meadowdale are getting certified while most commercial buildings are still struggling. Shows that cost-effective retrofits exist for industrial if you focus on the right measures.