GLP Develops First LEED Platinum Logistics Facility in Japan

GLP Develops First LEED Platinum Logistics Facility in Japan

GLP has attained LEED Platinum certification - the highest level possible - for GLP Misato III, its development project in Greater Tokyo, Japan. GLP Misato III is  the first logistics facility in Japan to achieve LEED Platinum.

  • GLP Misato III is the first logistics facility in Japan to attain LEED Platinum certification, the highest level accreditation by U.S. Green Building Council
  • Strong environmental and business continuity features including implementation of GLP’s patented seismic isolation construction method
  • GLP remains committed to building and operating energy efficient buildings

 

Singapore, 12 November 2013 – Global Logistic Properties Limited (“GLP”), the leading provider of modern logistics facilities in China, Japan and Brazil, has attained LEED Platinum certification – the highest level possible – for GLP Misato III, its development project in Greater Tokyo, Japan. GLP Misato III is the first logistics facility in Japan to achieve LEED Platinum.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (“LEED”), developed and managed by the U.S. Green Building Council, is the world’s most widely recognized and used standard for measuring the performance of green buildings. Buildings can qualify for four levels of certification, the highest being Platinum.

GLP Misato III employs a number of pioneering advanced features that directly benefit its tenants in terms of lower operating costs and ensuring business continuity at all times.

These include:

  • Unique seismic isolation construction method that allows the building structure to withstand large earthquakes, in addition to lowering construction costs
  • Back-up power supply systems to protect against power outages
  • Optimized water and energy efficiency including use of solar panels, LED lighting and thermal insulation materials
  • Heat-reflective paint on roof to maintain cool indoor temperature
  • Enhanced air ventilation system to maintain office air quality

 

As a leading provider of logistics facilities, GLP will continue to develop and manage sustainable logistics properties with features that cater to customers’ various needs and improve supply chain efficiency.
 

GLP Misato III

The 'LEED® Certification Mark' is a registered trademark owned by the U.S. Green Building Council® and is used with permission.


About Global Logistic Properties (http://www.glprop.com)
Global Logistic Properties Limited (“GLP”) is the largest provider of modern logistics facilities in China, Japan and Brazil. We own, manage and lease out 578 completed properties spread across 21.4 million square meters (230 million square feet), forming an efficient logistics network serving 700 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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