Altera makes 77 homes in Haarlem more sustainable in collaboration with Van Wijnen
Altera Vastgoed NV (hereinafter: Altera) will be joining forces with Van Wijnen to make part of its portfolio of single-family houses more sustainable. This is in line with Altera’s ambition to make its portfolio Paris Proof by 2040 at the latest.
For four years running, Altera’s residential fund has been named GRESB Real Estate Global Sector Leader. This concerns an international property benchmark that applies environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria to a company’s activities and their potential impact on society or the environment. Altera’s sustainability strategy takes an integrated ESG approach. With this in mind, Van Wijnen is applying measures that have the greatest direct climate impact, such as maximum CO2 reduction.
Niels van Wonderen, Head of Asset Management of Residential at Altera: “Making our residential portfolio more sustainable is part of a wider sustainability strategy, geared towards achieving an integrated ESG approach. But we want to keep improving, and this renovation is a demonstration of how we are rolling out the approach. This does not only serve the interests of our tenants, but also of the shareholders for whom we invest and of society as a whole. We are aware of our great responsibility when it comes to creating healthy environments that enhance people’s quality of life.”
Remi van der Pol, Commercial Manager R&T at Van Wijnen Amsterdam: “We are proud of our collaboration with Altera and jointly strive to create future-proof neighbourhoods with sustainable homes. By making the homes more sustainable, we create a more comfortable and pleasant place to live for the residents and we also contribute to Altera’s sustainability goals.”
The project includes 77 rental homes in the Zuidpolder-Zuid neighbourhood in Haarlem. With better insulation and ventilation, each home reduces its gas consumption by 750 m3 per year and CO2 emissions by 1,350 kilograms per year. For residents, this will provide a combination of greater living comfort and lower energy consumption.
Energy efficiency will be achieved through ground insulation and partial roof insulation. Existing windows will be replaced with triple glazing, and the units will be fitted with a new balanced ventilation system with heat recovery (heat exchanger system).
Work will commence in September 2024 and completion is scheduled for the first quarter of 2025.
