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EDGE , Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies is the global standard for energy-efficient buildings , a certification system overseen by the International Finance Corp ., IFC , an arm of the World Bank . Basic EDGE certification requires a minimum projected reduction of 20 % energy use , water use and “ embodied energy ” in materials when benchmarked against a standard local building .

Agility received EDGE , Advanced certification for the current 27,000 SQM of warehousing at its Abidjan park . EDGE Advanced buildings are zero-carbon ready structures that are at least 40 % more energy efficient than others in the market .

The EDGE Advanced warehouses in Agility ’ s Abidjan park provide energy savings ranging from 57 % to 74 %; water savings ranging from 53 % to 57 %; and construction materials containing 63 % to 69 % less embedded carbon . Energy efficiency was enhanced through reduced window-to-wall ratios , insulated roofing and exterior walls , and special lighting . Water use was lowered through use of bathroom and kitchenette plumbing systems that conserve water . Roofing , slab , exterior wall materials , and window glazing materials lowered the amount of embedded carbon .

Agility warehouse parks provide a simple foundation for supporting efficient , competitive businesses in Africa

“ Agility is determined to lead the way in Africa with the development of modern , energy-efficient warehouse parks to meet the growing demand across the Continent . Agility warehouses are used for storage , distribution , packing , processing and light manufacturing . We want to help multinationals meet international standards and be able to scale to meet the burgeoning African market demand . The provision of quality infrastructure improves efficiency , reduces costs and enables growth , generating jobs and prosperity ,” said Geoffrey White , CEO of Agility Africa .

Agility Logistics Parks , are secure , connected , 24x7 complexes with Grade A and Grade B , international-standard warehouses designed with advanced engineering and sustainability features , and sites for datacentre campuses . Elsewhere in Africa , Agility Logistics Parks has a 160,000 SQM facility in Accra , Ghana ; a 320,000 SQM park in Maputo , Mozambique ; a 270,000 SQM park in Lagos , Nigeria ; as well as the 270,000 SQM Yanmu East logistics park in Cairo , Egypt , part of a joint venture with Hassan Allam Utilities .

The Abidjan facility is the second Agility warehouse to receive EDGE Advanced certification . In 2022 , a warehouse at the Agility Logistics Park in Riyadh , Saudi Arabia was the first warehousing facility in the Middle East and North Africa to receive EDGE Advanced certification .

Tenants at Agility Logistics Parks include international and local businesses in the retail , consumer goods , technology , automotive , energy and e-commerce sectors . p

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