Energy transition is, of course, a high priority focus in our reduction trajectory. For us, this will initially involve an effort to reduce our electricity use and then to shift what remains toward renewable energy sources. Actions to reduce the energy consumption include switching to passive or more energy efficient equipment and systems, as well as promoting responsible user behaviour.
With most of our energy consumption taking place in buildings, we will pay attention to low energy consumption design, while we will also try to reduce the environmental impact of our construction activities.
On this page, you will find:
- Buildings & Energy: incl. "Passive Design Guide for Tropical, Arid & Continental Climates" from OCBA
- Energy Meters
- Access to Energy Transition Toolkit: buildings, energy and fleet
- Fleet Decarbonization
- PACEMaker -Intersectional version
PASSIVE DESIGN GUIDE FOR TROPICAL , ARID & CONTINENTAL CLIMATES, NEW & ADAPTING EXISTING STRUCTURES
MSF OCBA 2024. VERSION 2. 0
LOGISTICS DEPARTMENT
This initiative aims to guide us in designing more sustainable and energy-efficient buildings, while also creating healthier living and working environments.
Passive design is an approach that leverages the climate to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures, reducing the need for mechanical heating or cooling. By using natural resources like sunlight and airflow, passive design minimizes energy consumption. Our guidelines present a variety of low-cost solutions tailored to different climates, applicable to both new builds and existing structures.
We encourage everyone involved in the design of new construction projects or renovations to explore these guidelines and integrate sustainable practices into their work.