Sustainability

Sustainability is at the core of all Grupo Demetra projects. Grupo Demetra is dedicated to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, aiming to create a positive impact in the real estate sector. The essence of Grupo Demetra’s “Think Beyond Buildings” sustainability strategy is to set a precedent for or facilitate the emergence of new lifestyles. This approach governs our business practices, our interactions with communities, and our commitment to our workforce.

Our objectives outlined through the ESG criteria

Efficient use of resources

  • 60% - 90% energy self-sufficiency through solar panels, cooling and heating pumps
  • Consciously selected house orientation
  • Irrigation water comes from locally collected and stored water
  • Self-produced compost and topsoil
  • Sharing economy app to reduce food, clothing and petrol waste
  • Modular & multipurpose design for a more efficient use of spaces

Reduced carbon footprint

  • 30 hectares of forest within the Eco-Village
  • Cultivation of local species: 18 local species, over 5.500 trees, shrubs and green areas
  • Groceries (partially) produced within the community
  • Greenhouses and 2 hectares of private green areas
  • Outdoor activity fields

Culture & wellness

  • Local and national artists support
  • Existence and running of the 1,700 sqm Multifunctional Centre with a co-working, gym, retreat & silent spaces, accommodation and events hosting area
  • Organization of periodical fairs, workshops, trainings and cultural events
  • Walking, running, cycling, and skating paths

Good Practices

  • Consolidation of a business model based on the ecology of experts
  • Creation of a user guide to all community members for a more efficient use of the resources
  • Development of a sharing economy community app to share: harvested or cooked food, petrol/car, washing machine, bikes, tools, garden equipment, books, ideas etc.
  • Enhanced transparency - an open book system, creating a replicable business model
  • Annual report to track policy implementation and usage
  • Prioritisation of governance, a highly important topic to Grupo Demetra in general Support sustainable business models within the commercial areas of the compound
  • Support sustainable business models within the commercial areas of the compound
  • Implementation of policies to narrow the use of non-sustainable materials and to ensure compliance with the ethic code

We are proud to announce that the Gulia Eco-Village project is certified by the Romanian Green Building Council (ROGBC). This certificate attests to our commitment to sustainability and high ecological standards.

The Green Homes certification program represents the most robust international certification system, designed specifically to improve the residential sector, supported by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Energy (DG Energy)

Sustainability is in our DNA, and it serves as the driving force behind the development of Grupo Demetra Gulia Eco-Village

Contact us

hello@grupodemetra.com

Headquarters

Str. Elena Clucereasa, no. 11, sector 1, Bucharest, Romania

Phone

(+4) 0724 597 114

E-mail:

hello@grupodemetra.com

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