Case study: Integrating sustainability into First Tower, La Défense

Ecologically efficient

700 %^{1Source: AXA IM Alts as 30 June 2023}

IoT sensors installed

400

bike parking spaces created

10% %^{1Source: AXA IM Alts as 30 June 2023}

in energy savings, resulting in over 150 tonnes of CO2 which we save each year

Transforming for tomorrow

                                                                    The renovation of First Tower will reduce the building’s carbon intensity as well as its energy consumption. Every design decision considers the environmental and social impacts – resulting in actions to install full LED lighting, connect to the district heating network, replace ageing fan coil units and explore green energy contracts among others.
                                

                                                                    With redesigned office spaces to support hybrid working and a new auditorium foyer for idea-sharing and collaboration. We have created a high quality office which is a stone’s throw from the Paris Metro. 
                                

                                                                    We’ve installed 400 bike parking spaces and several changing rooms which makes it easy to choose less carbon intensive transportation.
                                

See our progress

Watch a video about the First Tower, La Défense project.

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After more than 60 years as one of the world’s
most desirable business districts, Paris La Défense has its sights set on being a global
leader in sustainability.

A dynamic location

First Tower is located a stone’s throw from the Paris Metro

Energising value

100% of car parking spaces will be equipped with charging stations over the next three years and optimisation of waste management and sorting is significantly reducing the amount of material sent to landfill.

Expertise

We have the experience plus the bold thinking to create tomorrow’s smart, sustainable investment opportunities.

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