CTP plans to make a significant contribution to nature conservation, reduce its carbon footprint, and promote the long-term sustainability of the environment. The company has recently become the owner of 100 hectares of forest and plans to restore it. It has decided to further develop its ecological and social activities by purchasing 100 hectares of forest near Mladá Boleslav. The main goal of the company is to revitalize and grow trees.
CTP has been active in the field of environmental protection for a long time. In the past, CTP has focused on expanding greenery, bee breeding and improving the energy efficiency of buildings in its industrial and office parks.
“We are constantly working to improve the environment around us,” said Remon Vos, CEO of CTP. “This step is a continuation of our activities last year when we invested 2 million euros in renovating CTParks across Central and Eastern Europe, where we planted new trees, shrubs, flowers and grasses. As for our forest near Mladá Boleslav, we want to restore this beautiful part of nature, grow trees there and participate in long-term care for the environment in the area.”
Remon Vos
CEO
CTP
Born in the Netherlands in 1970, Remon Vos founded CTP in 1998 with the goal to develop A-class industrial properties in the Czech Republic. Remon developed and grew the CTPark Network to become the largest integrated system of full-service business parks in CEE. At over 5 million sqm of lettable area, and sufficient land to grow to 8 million m2, the CTPark Network offers 5 unique property types that can accommodate wide variety businesses from 450 sqm incubators to 50,000 sqm built-to-suit manufacturing facilities or 100,000 sqm distribution centres. CTP is a long-term investor and partner to its clients, with an innovative and entrepreneurial approach. This focus has resulted in 70% of all new business coming from existing clients. CTP has also developed unique, high-quality office and housing projects, such as the award-winning Spielberk, and the unique student housing concept Domeq in Brno. Remon continues to lead the company at full-speed, with big plans for the future.
More »The trees in this forest have been heavily attacked by bark beetle, so the company wants to continue their restoration. Since the CTP, as the owner, is not dependent on logging yields, it can invest in planting slow-growing deciduous trees so that the forest has its original appearance.
The company decided to care for forests in the Czech Republic first. It is in this country that CTP is starting a business its commitment to the communities affected by its activities, it perceives very strongly. However, depending on its growth rate, CTP plans to continue these activities throughout Central Europe. The company wants to behave responsibly towards all communities in the areas in which it operates and to contribute significantly to reducing the overall carbon footprint.
CTP to certify entire portfolio according to BREEAM
CTP also recently announced a cooperation with the BRE Science Center. As a result, it should acquire a BREEAM certification for its entire portfolio in 2019 and 2020, which supports sustainable UN development goals. “Examples of concrete measures in such accredited buildings could be shower or tap flow restrictors that reduce water consumption, or green or brown roof systems that reduce rainwater runoff to drainage systems, promoting biodiversity while helping to combat the ‘heat island’ effect,” explained Bert Hesselink, CTP Sales Director.
