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Now that the dust has settled after Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) which took place in on April 17-19th and the incredible value of the discussions is truly sinking in, we wanted to share some of the highlights that resonated most with us:

(i) The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Case discussion among Peter Templeton, President & CEO, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Panos Papoulias, COO, SNF and Olaf de Nooyer, Associate Architect, Renzo Piano Building Workshop which was moderated by Charalampos Giannikopoulos, MD, DCarbon | Sustainability Consulting highlighted the role of in signaling non-negotiable in the built environment and the community. Through projects like the and the Hospitals we're witnessing today a profound shift in our and strategies to cope with .

(ii) The tour at PRODEA Investments Headquarters certified with and was a significant moment for our Team. Led by Nikolaos Gkonis, PhD, Head of ESG, PRODEA Investments and guided by Panagiotis Paliouras, Senior Sustainability Consultant, DCarbon | Sustainability Consulting it exemplified the power of collaborative expertise and strong partnerships in achieving remarkable outcomes. It reinforced the notion that excellence in sustainability requires collective effort and shared vision.

(iii) The fact that Circle took place in Athens is a testament to the remarkable evolution of the green building movement in Greece. We are immensely proud to have played a role in this progression, and it speaks volumes about our company's unwavering commitment to accelerating sustainability.

In closing, the journey from in Athens has left an indelible mark on our commitment to finding ways for the world to tread more lightly on the planet. As we continue to navigate the evolving landscape of sustainability, let us harness the power of collaboration, innovation, and unwavering dedication to drive positive change.


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Join us on April 19th, at the GBCI tour at PRODEA Investments Headquarters at the historic center of Athens. Nikolaos Gkonis, PhD, Head of ESG, PRODEA Investments and Panagiotis Paliouras, Senior Sustainability Consultant, DCarbon | Sustainability Consulting will guide us at this listed building which has been certified with WELL at Platinum level as well as with LEED Gold! This makes HQ the 1st ever project in to achieve a double sustainability certification. Significant challenges, such as the adaptive reuse of a listed building in the center of Athens, major technical constraints, and the corporate needs of the user, were overcome by the Project Team resulting in a renovated building that signals Prodea’s vision for the buildings we all want to work in.
For more information please visit: https://gbcieuropecircle.com/
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GBCI Circle 2024 | Panel Discussion | Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC), April 18th, 2024

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) has prioritized in its global initiatives, exemplified by projects like the and the Hospitals located at , and in designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop pursuing not only LEED Platinum but also aiming for readiness. Through a strong partnership of the SNF with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), a transparent standard for addressing challenges is set. What we're witnessing today is a profound shift in our and strategies to cope with . This hashtag prioritizes a approach as the basis of designing the built environment and shows us that a responsible project must primarily signal non-negotiable in the community.

Join us at this year's GBCI on April 18th, 2024 for a discussion about the case of of the SNF Projects.

🔹 Peter Templeton, President & CEO, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) (USGBC) & Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)
🔹 Panos Papoulias, COO, Stavros Niarchos Foundation
🔹 Olaf de Nooyer, Associate Architect, Renzo Piano Building Workshop

will participate in the discussion which will be moderated by:
🔹 Charalampos Giannikopoulos, MD, DCarbon | Sustainability Consulting

DCarbon is a proud sponsor of . Stay tuned for more insights and be part of this engaging conversation.

For more information visit: https://gbcieuropecircle.com/

As we are only 5 days ahead of Circle 2024, we are excited to welcome all international guests and attendees to for a great meetup!

DCarbon | Sustainability Consulting is a proud of taking place on April 17th-19th, which will be investigating social value in the built environment with a four-pillar framework: community, nature, human health, and economy.

We are looking forward to seeing you all who passionately care about shaping the future of Europe's built environment and want to participate actively in the evolution of .

Stay tuned for more updates: https://gbcieuropecircle.com/

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The "Buildings for People with -special- Abilities", located in the , specifically designed to cater to differently-abled citizens with special needs, have achieved Platinum certification!

Besides the significance of this achievement from an environmental perspective, this certification emphasizes the inherent inclusivity of the endeavor. By prioritizing the needs of a special group of our community, the Project fosters a sense of belonging and dignity for all members of The Ellinikon community.

Special thanks to EKTER S.A. the Project's General Contractor, for their trust but primarily for the opportunity given to our Team to be part of such a deeply meaningful project that signals a lot more than another LEED building; it keeps reminding our community that sustainability without is incomplete.

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The challenges of adaptive towards of the built environment were discussed at Prodexpo North at on February 27th, 2024. Charalampos Giannikopoulos, MD DCarbon | Sustainability Consulting, Thanasis Karagiannis, CIO Investments, Architect Rena Sakellaridou RS Sparch, and Agis M. Papadopoulos, Professor Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), Chairman BoD THESSALONIKI WATER SUPPLY & SEWERAGE CO. S.A. - EYATH S.A. participated in the discussion which was moderated by Λάζαρος Θεοδωρακίδης, Editor VORIA.GR.

As Charalampos Giannikopoulos emphasized, investors should focus on reusing and repurposing to extend the life of their properties through necessary retrofits instead of choosing demolition and new construction. Adaptive reuse can return triple bottom-line benefits. Financially, compared to new construction, it can be significantly more attractive, whereas performing smart and sustainable retrofits while repurposing can enhance property performance and valuation as well. Socially, it can boost the neighborhood and preserve the cultural heritage. Environmentally, tons of embodied carbon can be avoided by choosing reuse over demolition.

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Aris Koliopoulos, Senior Sustainability Consultant at DCarbon | Sustainability Consulting, shares crucial insights on the shift towards a and in the -estate sector at Aluminigr. Highlighting the need for significant sustainable investments, Aris emphasizes on key practices like material choices and recycling as well as on how global building certifications such as , , and play a crucial role, reflecting the rising investors' interest in sustainable assets and marking a positive trajectory for a greener real-estate future.

Read more here: https://alumini.gr/sinenteuksi-aris-koliopoulos/

The as a challenge for protecting the industry in response to and disruptions was addressed by Charalampos Giannikopoulos, MD DCarbon | Sustainability Consulting, at his interview for the Forbes Greece and capital.gr to Eleni Bota.

Charalampos addressed the for growth to slow down which would reveal the (un)readiness of the industry to preserve its values. Furthermore, he addressed how "expensive" the cost of a "green" investment really is and why Athens needs to ultimately become a sustainable and inclusive city not only on a technical but primarily on an operational level.

Lastly, Charalampos highlighted the importance for projects to signal the transition to a new era of in order to reliably maintain value and achieve equitable growth.

Read more at: https://www.capital.gr/epixeiriseis/3766433/xaralampos-giannikopoulos-dcarbon-i-klimatiki-krisi-aformi-gia-oxurosi-tis-akinitis-periousias/

Χαράλαμπος Γιαννικόπουλος (DCarbon): Η κλιματική κρίση αφορμή για οχύρωση της ακίνητης περιουσίας Πόσο "ακριβό" είναι τελικά το κόστος µιας "πράσινης" επένδυσης, σύμφωνα με τον επικεφαλής της DCarbon.

Gold certification for the “K7” Project developed by Brook Lane Capital.

Just before the end of 2023 the project located at avenue in , achieved v4 for Core & Shell certification at level. This mixed-use project harmonizes the efficient office environment with a high-end space.

K7 implemented effective management practices to prioritize building , reduce costs, and enhance asset value, ensuring productivity, comfort, health, and well-being for occupants. By addressing crucial aspects like , reduction, , and integrating , it actively promotes opportunities for its tenants.

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certification for STOP SA Logistics Center & Manufacturing Facility

We are excited to announce that S.A. Center & Manufacturing Facility owned by STOP S.A., has achieved certification at Gold level. Just a few months after the completion of the first ever certified in Greece, STOP's warehouse located at is now the first warehouse to achieve LEED certification at Gold level in the country!

This significant achievement signals the gradual transition of the warehouse sector to more facilities and to advancing in the built environment. By achieving LEED certification, the STOP Warehouse has optimized advantages that extend to various sectors including the construction of a resource-efficient facility as well as the creation of a framework to meet goals.



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Owner: STOP SA
Project Management/ Architect: R.C. TECH
MEP: JEPA Ltd
Contractor: Ballian Techniki SA

In the era of evolution in the framework of , we are witnessing a shift towards . Charalampos Giannikopoulos, MD DCarbon | Sustainability Consulting, explores this transformative journey of and sustainability in a recent interview for ktirio.gr magazine by KTIRIO Τεχνικό Περιοδικό. He emphasizes that sustainability is not a trend but rather a fundamental force for creating , representing a commitment to a better future. Furthermore, Charalampos underscores the pivotal role of establishing realistic goals and strategies, such as ESG considerations, to address climate change and other challenges for real-estate development and asset management.



Read more about "Green Buildings, Climate Change, ESG & other Challenges" below:

Charalampos Giannikopoulos, MD DCarbon | Sustainability Consulting participated on November 16th in the organized by travel.gr and protothema.gr at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center addressing challenges when "navigating tourism amongst & ". In a nutshell, it was addressed that we need an understanding that the tourism industry is ultimately at greater risk because of the impact it will have on the world than vice versa. This approach shows that tourism development must signal .

H.E. Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of as well as numerous distinguished speakers from the tourism industry participated in the conference.

You can view Charalampos' speech here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZwDN4vRh2w&t=482s

Read more here: https://www.travel.gr/how_to_travel/greece-talks/o-charalampos-giannikopoylos-sto-syned/

Join us at on November 16th, 2023 at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center. The conference, focusing on the pivotal role of tourism in shaping Greece's future, is organized by Travel.gr and protothema.gr and H.E. Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of will be among the distinguished speakers.

Charalampos Giannikopoulos, MD DCarbon | Sustainability Consulting will participate in the , addressing the challenges set by & .

Stay tuned and watch the conference live here: https://greecetalks.travel.gr/conference/

Gold certification for the Building 222 Pireos Street owned by Shop & Trade !

This 20,000m2 office building located at Piraeus str. 222 achieved for Operations & Maintenance at level. This was achieved after implementing practical and measurable strategies in areas including sustainable , savings, , and indoor environmental quality. The LEED certification of Building 222 Pireos Street Piraeus 222 delivers a comprehensive framework for sustainable operation and performance that helps its tenants communicate achievement of goals to stakeholders.



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Join us on November 4th, 2023 at the at The Benaki Museum where Aris Koliopoulos, Senior Sustainability Consultant DCarbon | Sustainability Consulting will participate in the session about “Glass and Development” addressing “Sustainability & ”.

The “Glass Forum” conference intends to define the changes and the means that will put the sector and its businesses at the forefront of the Greek and international market.

For more information and registration visit: https://glassforum.gr/gnoriste-tous-kaliterous-epaggelmaties-tis-agoras/

The challenges of “Green office spaces: towards a place to work” were discussed at Prodexpo on October 26th, 2023. Charalampos Giannikopoulos, MD DCarbon | Sustainability Consulting, Dika Agapitidou, Founder & Director Athens Economics Ltd - JLL Alliance Partner, Yannis Paraskevopoulos, General Manager Danos International Property Consultants and Valuers - An alliance member of BNP PARIBAS Real Estate, Kenny Evangelou, Partner, Deal Advisory - Head of Real Estate KPMG Greece, Alexandros Koudounas, Partnership Sales Manager IWG plc participated in the discussion which was moderated by DIMITRIS MANOUSAKIS, CEO Kentriki - Savills Hellas.

As Charalampos Giannikopoulos emphasized " requires a long-lasting change that is based on , vision and an understanding that is ultimately at greater risk due to the impact of buildings on the world than what may happen to property values due to environmental or other social conditions in a changing world. This approach, which is the basis for new reliable sources of such as the Recovery & Resilience Fund ( ), shows us that a responsible investment in real estate must primarily signal .

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In the framework of the sector is undergoing a remarkable with a new era focus on . What we're witnessing today is not merely a trend; it's a profound shift in and strategies to cope with . This emphasizes a approach as the basis of . New challenges have arisen, with being the most challenging one, which impacts already directly on new investments values. Aligning with the new frameworks for climate change mitigation will not be addressed as a cost- rather as a -driver.

On the occasion of Prodexpo 2023, held on October 25th and 26th, Charalampos Giannikopoulos MD DCarbon | Sustainability Consulting authored an insightful article that was featured on www.economia.gr special edition for Prodexpo.

Read the full article here: https://www.economia.gr/prasina-ktiria-ti-exei-allaxei-deka-xronia-meta-to-proto-filiko-pros-to-perivallon-ktirio-stin-ellada/

DCarbon is proud to have been a sponsor at the Prodexpo 2023 Conference, the premier event for the Real Estate Industry.

Join us at this year's on October 26th, 2023 for a discussion about “Green office spaces: towards a sustainable place to work".

- Charalampos Giannikopoulos, MD, DCarbon | Sustainability Consulting
- Dika Agapitidou, Founder & Director, Athens Economics Ltd - JLL Alliance Partner
- Yannis Paraskevopoulos, General manager, Danos International Property Consultants and Valuers - An alliance member of BNP PARIBAS Real Estate
- Kenny Evangelou, Partner, Deal Advisory - Head of Real Estate, KPMG Greece
- Alexandros Koudounas, Partnership Sales Manager, IWG plc ·

will participate in the discussion which will be moderated by DIMITRIS MANOUSAKIS, CEO, Kentriki - Savills Hellas.

DCarbon is a proud sponsor of Prodexpo 2023. Stay tuned for more insights and be part of this engaging conversation.

📆 Save the Date: October 25-26,2023
📍 Venue: Μέγαρο Μουσικής Αθηνών / Megaron - The Athens Concert Hall

For more information visit: https://prodexpo.gr/

Gold certification for the “Syggrou Office Complex – Building B” developed by DIMAND.

The new office building in , at Avenue, which with the recently completed “ Hellas Headquarters” building comprise the campus previously occupied by , has achieved certification at level. This new multi-tenant will serve as a since it promotes sustainability and offers employees a healthier working environment. Besides implementing practical and measurable strategies and solutions in areas including , sustainable site development, savings, minimization, optimization and indoor quality, the “Syggrou Office Complex – Building B” is going above and beyond to ensure design and construction to the highest level of .



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Developer: DIMAND , PRODEA Investments , European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Architect: Divercity Architects
Concept Design: Bennetts Associates
MEP: INSTA Consultants Engineers
Contractor: BALLIAN TECHNIKI SA
Commissioning: VPC Engineers

Photo credits: Nikos Daniilidis

DCarbon is a proud supporter of Prodexpo 2023 Real Estate Conference which will take place in Μέγαρο Μουσικής Αθηνών / Megaron - The Athens Concert Hall on October 25th and 26th, 2023.

Stay tuned here: https://prodexpo.gr/

challenges for the industry and associated for were addressed by Charalampos Giannikopoulos, MD DCarbon at the which took place on October 3rd, 2023 at Μέγαρο Μουσικής Αθηνών / Megaron - The Athens Concert Hall and organized by KTIRIO Τεχνικό Περιοδικό.

Significant opportunities are emerging, along with unique challenges that investors need to consider, since new transparency and sustainability requirements as well as responsibilities for all stakeholders are introduced. The as well as the requirements have been changing the rationale of development. Accordingly, and in the framework of all decisions for real estate development must be taken on a life-cycle approach rather based on the upfront cost.

From now on, will suffer from its impacts on the world a lot more than the values of the associated companies may be influenced due to the constantly changing societal and environmental conditions of our world.



View the entire Building Show 2 here: https://lnkd.in/dxPXYr2U

In the framework of , the and therefore the is rapidly evolving, driven by a strong commitment to address urgent challenges. Developers, designers and contractors are adopting innovative, energy-efficient practices and sustainable materials to reduce impact and enhance . Sustainability is no longer an option; it's the foundation of .

Join us on October 3rd at Megaron - The Athens Concert Hall at the focusing on sustainable buildings, hosted by KTIRIO Τεχνικό Περιοδικό, where Charalampos Giannikopoulos, Managing Director DCarbon, will be a keynote speaker. A discussion with market leaders and industry experts will follow.



For more information and registration please visit:
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We are happy to announce that we have been appointed as consultants for the new landmark building in . NOVAL Property and Brook Lane Capital are creating an iconic project in with Foster & Partners at the lead design role.

The value of will be leading the way of creating a project. Scaling up from to sustainable portfolios and resilient cities, the next big challenges such as and the spatial ethos will accelerate the change of our community.

We are proud that the Office Building, formerly occupied by the historic newspaper , has just achieved certification at level. This project enabled the upgrade of an existing building structure expanding its lifespan, effectively reusing building materials and lowering associated . Yet, the challenge is still great, however the Value Office Building will always be a reference project which succeeded not only in it its conversion to a modern working space but also to a hub of an urban for .

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