KIABI create attractive places to live in while limiting the energy consumption of its buildings

Acting on the energy performance of buildings

 Energy-effciency improvements for existing buildings

Etixa adopted a pluri-annual projected investment plan in order to reach 40% of energy savings in the buildings between 2011 and 2020. This plan includes the energy-efficiency improvement of the existing buildings and targets especially the air conditionning, heating and lighting.

Renovation works are already underway, with a focus on the most energy-consuming stores.

 Integration of eco-design criteria for the construction of new buidlings

The construction of new buildings must meet specifications, designed to integrate, as early as possible in the process, environmental criteria. Kiaki now has an eco-building in line with the BEPOS (Positive Energy Building) in Perpignan Sud, and in Thionvile, a building programme is in the process of obtaining the HEQ (High Environmental Quality) and the BREEAM certifications (BRE environmental assessment method).

Encouraging responsible behaviour for building users

 Submitting buildings tenants to an environmental appendix

Etixa created an environmental appendix in its lease contract to show its obligation, and that of the tenants, to commit to an action programme aimed at improving the energy and environmental performance of the rented building and premises.

With this appendix, Etixia commits itself to accompany its renters on an environmental level, and to put forward propositions for energy efficiency.