Tackling biodiversity erosion and optimising natural resources management
Improve the sustainability of our assets, the circular economy and reduce environmental risks
We are committed to reducing and recycling our waste and minimising landfill; we also encourage the use of recycled and environmentally friendly materials in the design of new projects.
We focus on water management and quality in the development and operation of our assets, including improved rainwater management and innovation to promote more efficient water use.
We fight against food waste in the management of our group restaurant through awareness and sales forecasting.
Performance
Paper from responsible sources
2021
82 %
2020
82 %
2019
81 %
2018
75 %
2017
72 %
2016
48 %
Recycled waste
2021
11 %
2020
12 %
2019
10 %
2018
28 %
2017
13 %
2016
28 %
Approach
1. Generalise life cycle assessments (LCA) in Real Estate Development
2. Establish partnerships with start-ups and proptech to reduce waste on construction sites
3. Engage in a circular economy approach in line with the signing of the Circolab Charter in France and our involvement in the Booster du réemploi (Booster for reuse)
Best practices
Signing of the “Biodivercity” charter
Under the leadership of the International Council on Biodiversity
and Real Estate (CIBI), of which BNP Paribas Real Estate is member,
is behind the BiodiverCity® labels, a collective of urban and nature
players has launched an international call to integrate biodiversity
in cities. A first signature was organised at MIPIM in March 2018,
the international real estate exhibition in Cannes, in the presence
of the managers of some forty companies in the sector, including
BNP Paribas Real Estate. This charter, which includes 10 key
initiatives, commits its signatories to integrating living things into
any urban project.
Less Plastic
BNP Paribas Real Estate is committed to the circular economy in the running of its head office. Since April 2019, reusable cups for all drinks are now offered to put an end to single-use plastic. Our partner NEWCY is in charge of the collection, washing (which is sub-contracted to a company that promotes the integration of disabled people) and the redistribution of the cups, as part of a circular approach.
In the second quarter of 2019, more than 43,000 cups were reused, thereby avoiding more than 220 kg of waste.
Urban farm
Laboratory, demonstrator, collective vegetable garden and
relaxation area: this is what BNP Paribas Real Estate urban farm is
offering its employees having converted its open-air headquarter
terraces in spring 2018. It is an opportunity to experiment with
urban cultures and create a community of employees/gardeners.
26 vegetable plots are intended for the site’s employees and are
run by a Community Farmer.
Beehives for all
Aware of the environmental challenges related to biodiversity,
BNP Paribas Real Estate has had three beehives on the roof of its
headquarters since 2013. This project brings employees together
around a common initiative, contributes to pollination and the
development of biodiversity in urban areas.
An arboretum in Paris
Under the leadership of the International Council on Biodiversity and Real
Estate (CIBI), which is behind the BiodiverCity® labels, a collective of urban
and nature players has launched an international call to integrate
biodiversity in cities. A rst signature was organised at MIPIM in March
2018, the international real estate exhibition in Cannes, in the presence of
the managers of some forty companies in the sector, including BNP Paribas Real Estate