Globe Trade Centre S A : GTC’S Sterlinga Business Center sets an example in Łódź as the first BREEAM In-Use -certified office asset in the city at the “Excellent” level in two categories

• GTC's Sterlinga Business Center was granted In-Use BREEAM certificate with 'Excellent' rating
• The certificate was obtained in two categories: building performance ('Asset') and quality of building management ('Management')
• Sterlinga Business Center is a class A office building in the center of Łódź offering 13,400 sq. m GLA

After several months of intensive preparation works, GTC Sterlinga Business Center has successfully gained In-Use BREEAM certificate for 'Asset' and 'Management' categories. Great efforts of GTC Sterlinga's management team and the overall building's environmental performance resulted in rating at 'Excellent' level. It is the first office property in Łodź to receive such high notes for ecological standards in two categories.

'The positive results of the certification process were primarily influenced by the refined building management procedures, including the improved energy efficiency and the use of water-saving fittings. Points were awarded for excellent location of the complex and numerous amenities for tenants, such as terraces or a 24/7 service system for tenants' requests. Our dedicated property management team, regularly checks the level of satisfaction among the building users and maintains an open dialog on continues improvements. Obtaining a high grade in both 'Asset' and 'Management' parts by Sterlinga Business Center, after acquiring the asset in 2016, confirms the effectiveness of GTC's standards applied to office building management,' commented Justina Ivan,GTC Commercial Leasing Director.

Sterlinga Business Center is located 2 minutes away from stops of numerous bus and tram lines, as well as only 5 minutes away from the center of Łódź. The project offers 13,400 sq. m of modern office space on nine floors, and 180 parking spaces on two underground levels. Sterlinga office building is characterized by the highest functionality of the interior, e.g. maximum access to natural light. The unique façade of the building presents well-thought-out design combining glass, metal, stone and a high-quality plaster.

Most importantly, Sterlinga Business Center is distinguished by its complex solutions for minimizing environmental pollution, including implementation of environmental and purchasing policies. Thanks to specialized installations, the building's users have individual control over lighting and air temperature in the workplace. During certification, the auditors also paid attention to the climatic conditions of the office building maintained not only through systematic preventive inspections, but also a series of tests verifying the state of the indoor air quality.

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