The sustainability of the operation is a central aspect of São Carlos’ business model, both because of its responsibility to preserve the environment and because of the financial impact on its results. Investments in the modernization of infrastructure and the implementation of sustainable technologies, as well as the adoption of best practices in managing the operation of properties are constant actions of São Carlos, in order to create value for its investors, customers, employees and the community.
TECHNOLOGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
We seek to know and implement infrastructure projects and technologies capable of increasing the value of properties and improving operational efficiency.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND WATER SAVING
We prioritize initiatives that allow us to reduce operating costs and minimize impacts on the environment, using the property certification process to capture all opportunities to reduce energy and water consumption.
HEALTH
Our commitment to sustainability and operational excellence mean that our customers can work in healthy environments and with maximum comfort.
ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER RIO NEGRO
In 2011, under the management of São Carlos, the Centro Administrativo Rio Negro, a development located in Alphaville, was certified by the U.S. Green Building Council as LEED O+M SILVER, becoming one of the first to obtain the international seal of sustainability in the region.
CANDELÁRIA 62
The first development to obtain the QUALIVERDE sustainability certification, Candelária 62 is proof that a well-executed retrofit is capable of transforming a historic property into a modern development. Located in an area of great historical importance for Rio de Janeiro, Candelária 62 is currently one of the most modern, efficient and sustainable developments in the city. Its energy efficiency is associated with the low consumption of the new air conditioning system, the new elevators, the windows with thermal insulation capacity and the 100% LED lighting system.
CITY TOWER
Certified for the first time in 2013, the City Tower Condominium was the first multi-user corporate building in the city of Rio de Janeiro to obtain LEED O+M GOLD certification. With a green roof, a new lighting system with LED lamps and a rainwater reuse system, the City Tower building is highly efficient and has an excellent cost-benefit ratio compared to similar projects.
CORPORATE PLAZA
The Corporate Plaza Building, located in the fastest-developing region in the city of São Paulo, Chácara Santo Antônio, south of the busy Avenida Chucri Zaidan, received its first sustainability certificate in 2014, as LEED O+M SILVER. Since then, implementing procedures that maximize its energy efficiency and guarantee the lowest consumption of water and other inputs has become a constant in the management of this enterprise. As a result, in October 2019, Corporate Plaza was re-certified as LEED O+M GOLD.
ELDORADO BUSINESS TOWER
The Eldorado Business Tower project, built by the construction company Gafisa, in partnership with São Carlos, was the first corporate building to obtain LEED CORE&SHELL PLATINUM certification in Latin America. A pioneer in the use of technologies that increase efficiency and optimize the use of resources, such as the sectored central air conditioning system and the modern elevator system capable of regenerating the energy dissipated in braking, the Eldorado Business Tower continues to be, even after more than 10 years since its construction, one of the most efficient projects in Brazil.
EZ TOWERS – TORRE A
EZ Towers Tower A is the first multi-user corporate building in Latin America to receive the LEED O+M PLATINUM certification, attesting to its unparalleled efficiency in terms of the consumption of natural resources and the management of the operation. As a result, EZ Towers Tower A not only offers one of the lowest operating costs, but also a healthy and safe environment for its occupants. In addition to this important seal, Tower A of EZ Towers also has the LEED CORE&SHELL GOLD certification and the Guia de Rodas Qualification Seal, which identifies and qualifies projects with a high level of accessibility.
JARDIM EUROPA
The Jardim Europa Building, located in the noblest region of São Paulo, was entirely modernized by São Carlos, which invested in a complete retrofit, bringing modern air conditioning and elevator systems to the project, in addition to allowing the reuse of rainwater. After completion of the retrofit, the project obtained LEED CORE&SHELL GOLD certification.
VENEZUELA 43
The first development delivered in the port region of Rio de Janeiro, Venezuela 43 is a historic building, which was entirely revitalized by São Carlos. During its retrofit, strict pollution control, waste management and resource optimization procedures were adopted. In addition, the installation of a rainwater reuse system, a bicycle rack and the adoption of systems that allow energy efficiency, made the project achieve LEED CORE&SHELL GOLD certification.