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| Prupim cuts environmental impact of its property portfolio Leading global property investment manager Prupim has announced significant cuts in the environmental impact of its property portfolio in 2008, including sharp reductions in CO2 emissions and water usage. According to Prupim's 2008 Sustainability Report, the company saved 56,000 tons in CO2 emissions - the equivalent of taking 18,000 cars off the road for one year. Prupim also saved the equivalent of over 40 Olympic-size swimming pools worth of water across its entire portfolio and increased waste recycling by 6% at offices and 5% at shopping center sites. Other highlights for 2008 include: · 74% of energy consumed by Prupim was from Good Quality Combined Heat and Power sources · 40% of properties assessed for EPC ratings received 'C' or above and 20 percent achieved a 'B' rating · 18 properties have successfully achieved the international standard for environmental management systems, ISO 14001, with a further six to be certified in 2009. write your comments about the article :: © 2009 Construction News :: home page |