GLP Attains LEED GOLD Pre-certification for Three Development Projects in Japan
GLP is pleased to announce that three of its development projects totaling 314,000 sqm (3.4 million sq ft) in Japan have obtained Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (“LEED”) Gold pre-certification. LEED is the world’s most widely recognized and used standard for measuring the performance of green buildings.
- Three of GLP’s development projects totaling 314,000 sqm (3.4 million sq ft) in Greater Tokyo and Osaka have obtained LEED Gold pre-certification by U.S. Green Building Council
- Highlyfunctional and energy-efficient facilities help customers reduce costs
Singapore, 4 December 2014– Global Logistic Properties Limited (“GLP”), the leading provider of modern logistics facilities in China, Japan and Brazil, is pleased to announce that three of its development projects totaling 314,000 sqm (3.4 million sq ft) in Japan have obtained Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (“LEED”) Gold pre-certification. LEED is the world’s most widely recognized and used standard for measuring the performance of green buildings.
Yoshiyuki Chosa, President of GLP Japan said, “We are delighted to achieve LEED Gold pre-certifications for GLP Zama, GLP Yachiyo and GLP Naruohama. GLP will continue to actively push forward the development and management of modern logistics facilities that provide high functionality and sustainability while responding to our customers’ needs to streamline their logistics network and optimize costs.”
These three multi-tenant facilities, currently under construction, will feature solar panels, LED lighting and thermal insulation materials that optimize efficiency for customers.
GLP Misato III, one of 13 projects worldwide to receive the Urban Land Institute (“ULI”) 2014 Global Award for Excellence, was the first logistics facility in Japan to attain LEED Platinum certification in 2013.
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GLP’s development projects which have obtained LEED certifications:
GLP Zama
GLP Yachiyo
GLP Naruohama
About Global Logistic Properties(www.glprop.com)
Global Logistic Properties Limited (“GLP”) is the largest provider of modern logistics facilities in China, Japan and Brazil. Our property portfolio of 28 million square meters (301 million square feet) is strategically located across 77 cities, forming an efficient logistics network serving 800 customers. We are dedicated to improving supply chain infrastructure for the world’s most dynamic manufacturers, retailers and third party logistics companies. Domestic consumption is a key driver of demand for GLP.
The Group is listed on the Mainboard of Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (SGX stock code: MC0.SI; Reuters ticker: GLPL.SI; Bloomberg ticker: GLP SP).
GLP Investor Relations & Media Contact:
Ambika Goel, CFA
SVP- Capital Markets and Investor Relations
Tel: +65 6643 6372
Email:agoel@glprop.com
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