Circular Economy
“The built environment contributes to roughly 40% of carbon emissions, placing huge responsibility on our buildings and those who manage them.”
The circular economy is a model of production and consumption, which involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing, and recycling existing materials and products as long as possible. The decision to build new buildings is a significant commitment to consume resources. With the creation of Orange Kit, we focused on reducing the negative impacts of homebuilding for generations to come and on the health and comfort of our tenants.
ESG
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles are no longer just buzzwords; they are becoming non-negotiable imperatives for businesses.
ESG is often used in business and finance to refer to a company’s performance in three key factors, its impacts on the environment, its treatment of employees and investors, and its overall good governance practices. The aim of ESG is to encourage businesses to improve their environmental and social credentials. A company’s success is not only measured by its financial performance but also by how it treats its people and the planet.
– Environmental footprint: greenhouse gas emissions, wastewater, and energy usage.
– Social impact: labor standards, pay equality, and diversity in the workforce.
– Community contribution: charity work, local employment, and local environmental projects
– Financial performance: financial stability, shareholder returns, etc.
– Governance: Board structure, leadership, risk management, and internal control
– TMB aligns with ESG values and prioritizes long-term positive impact over short-term gains to make a difference in the world.
SDG
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a global call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. The 17 goals were set in 2015 by the United Nations to achieve a more sustainable future for everyone, everywhere by 2030. They cover environmental sustainability, social inclusion, and economic growth.
The Sustainable Development Goals play an integral role in the strategy of TMB to offer high-quality, affordable housing. To allow for energy transition, we base our decisions on circularity, sustainability, and the well-being of future generations in mind. During the design and construction of the TMB building system, we focused on minimizing the CO2 footprint and creating an optimum living comfort.
TMB contributes to SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 9 (Industry innovation and infrastructure) and SDG 11 (Sustainable cities and communities). Additionally, TMB contributes to SDG 6 (Clean water and sanitation) and SDG 12 (Sustainable Consumption and Production).
SDG 6 – Clean water and sanitation
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
– Reduce water consumption
– Enhance rainwater recycling
– Green roofing
SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.
– Developing and construction of new buildings/residences with low energy consumption
– Onsite renewable energy generation via solar panels
– Reducing energy consumption by LED lightning, motion detection, isolation, energy-efficient kitchen appliances
– No connection to natural gas
– Effective demand-driven ventilation and moisture management
SDG 9 – Industry innovation and infrastructure
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.
– Reversable engineering and circular construction
– Hot swappable twin panels
– Bio based insulation materials
– Design for disassembly
– Reusable and releasable (demolition becomes dismantling)
SDG 11 – Sustainable cities and communities
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
– Creating friendly living environments
– Design for adaptability: function adaptable in time
– Electric vehicle charging stations
– Co-living / Social living
– Like-minded group living
– (Senior) community living
– Full service apartments with shared facilities
SDG 12 – Responsible consumption and production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
– Waste prevention
– No concrete and bricks
– Short construction time
“TMB concentrates on those areas in which our impact is greatest; CO2 emissions, sequestering CO2, use of bio-based insulation (flax, hemp, cellulose) and help achieve energy savings (net zero).”