City Point Okęcie is the first building in Poland to use Ruukki® LowCarbon sandwich panels with a low carbon footprint. The modern and sustainable logistics facility owned by Peakside Capital was built through cooperation between Ruukki Polska and Depenbrock Polska, responsible for delivery and installation of the cladding products.
The Ruukki® LowCarbon panels were produced at the Ruukki facility in Oborniki using SSAB Zero™ steel - a low-emission material made from steel scrap using biogas and electricity without fossil fuels. By using this steel to produce sandwich panels in processes based on renewable energy, Ruukki® LowCarbon products have a 42% lower embodied carbon footprint compared to standard panels, as confirmed by EPD environmental product declarations.
"This project is an excellent example of how we can revolutionise construction in the future together with our partners and clients. We are proud to contribute to changes in the construction industry through new LowCarbon products developed with sustainable development and impact on the entire lifecycle of buildings in mind," says Waldemar Szostak, CEE Business Director, Ruukki.
City Point Okęcie is a Build-to-Suit (BTS) project covering over 11,000 sqm of warehouse and office space. Designed to meet high environmental standards, it represents one of the most innovative warehouse investments on the urban logistics map. The general contractor is Depenbrock Polska. "Realising a construction investment as General Contractor is a complex process requiring a professional approach from the design stage to delivery of the finished facility. The new Cargo City Point Okęcie terminal is based on modern technologies including energy-efficient materials, intelligent building management systems, as well as advanced construction technologies and prefabrication," says Marcin Popek, Project Manager, Depenbrock Polska.
The Peakside Capital investment stands out for its use of sustainable solutions in energy efficiency, water management and ecological construction. The scope and schedule of the implementation phase included all necessary solutions for both EU Taxonomy for new buildings and BREEAM and LEED certification. "By introducing innovative solutions to Peakside Capital's industrial facilities in Poland, we take full responsibility for their quality and durability. Cooperation with Ruukki is a conscious and long-term investment, both in the context of the circular economy and challenges related to climate change," says Katarzyna Krześniak, ESG Project Manager, Peakside Capital.
