Tecom Investments secures Middle East's first LEED Platinum Commercial Interior Certification

Located at Dubai Internet City Building No. 4, the 10,000 sq. ft. Tecom Investments' Management Office has won the highest point total for any commercial interior in the Middle East for the reduced usage of water, electricity and materials, as well as significantly improved indoor environmental quality.

The certficiation has also earned the Tecom office other benchmarks such as the second LEED Platinum Commercial Interior worldwide outside the US, and the fifth LEED certified project in Dubai and the Middle East.

Ali bin Towaih, Executive Director of Tecom's Sustainable Energy and Environment Division (SEED), received the certificate and a plaque from Michelle Moore, Senior Vice-President of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).

Bin Towaih said, "We currently have nearly 50 projects within Tecom seeking LEED certification, and within each of these projects there is a total of more than 100 buildings. There is, therefore, a significant amount of energy saving possibilities that will be realized in the near future."

"It is heartening to note that an endeavour we have been focusing on for the last three years is finally achieving fruition through garnering key milestones and recognitions. It will serve as a motivating factor for the entire green building industry to participate in the sustainability journey. Much of the credit for this proud achievement goes to our entire team that has demonstrated the highest degree of accountability and commitment in adopting the company's sustainability policies," Bin Towaih added.

The Tecom Management Office's achievement effectively validates the organisation's commitment to sustainable design. The premises offer an ideal, creative work environment, featuring sufficient ventilation, extensive day lighting, and sustainable materials that build upon Tecom's culture of collaboration and social interaction.

Over the past three years, Tecom Investments has taken a proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint in the region. Among some of its notable initiatives, it recently became the first-ever corporation to implement a Sustainable Development Policy, providing a comprehensive guideline for all Tecom buildings to reduce energy costs.

Through a series of energy and water conservation as well as recycling programmes, Tecom Investments further confirms its commitment to endorsing green-friendly measures.