Embracing Sustainable Development! Phase II of Beijing YH Global Logistics Base Secures LEED Gold Certification

Recently, the Phase II warehouse complex at Beijing YH Global Logistics' self-owned base has been awarded LEED Gold certification. This internationally recognised accreditation signifies YH's attainment of world-class standards in environmental building construction and sustainable development.

What is LEED Gold Certification?

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a globally recognised certification system for environmental buildings and cities, hailed as the ‘general environmental protection language’. Applied across 186 countries and regions worldwide, this standard has provided over 110,000 projects with a powerful tool for achieving environmental upgrades and ESG objectives.

The LEED certification system applies to all building types, with ratings divided into four tiers based on points: Certified (40-49 points), Silver (50-59 points), Gold (60-79 points), and Platinum (80 points and above). The Beijing YH Global Logistics Base project achieved LEED Gold certification with a score of 72 points through the systematic application of multiple environmental technology strategies within the LEED framework.

From the planning and design stage, the project embraced sustainable development principles, achieving notable outcomes across multiple dimensions:

Sustainable Transport

Multiple rapid charging points for electric vehicles were installed within the campus, reducing traditional fuel consumption and significantly promoting carbon emissions reduction during the operational phase.

Sustainable Sites

Building envelopes utilise aluminium-zinc steel cladding with high Solar Reflectance Index (SRI), while outdoor surfaces employ natural-coloured concrete. This effectively minimises heat absorption and retention, mitigating the site's urban heat island effect.

Sustainable Construction

During the civil engineering phase, the project systematically implemented a sustainable construction management system centred on pollution prevention, prioritising control of dust emissions and soil erosion to minimise impacts on the site and surrounding environment.

Optimised Water Resource Utilisation

Outdoor areas employ composite planting techniques, complemented by a rainwater harvesting and reuse system for landscaping irrigation, achieving 100% reduction in municipal water usage for landscaping. Indoor spaces utilise high-efficiency water-saving fixtures to minimise municipal water consumption. Separate metering is implemented for sanitaryware usage, outdoor irrigation, and rainwater recharge system top-ups.

Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction

Phase I of the campus features a 1.17MW solar photovoltaic system, complemented by a newly installed 1MW system in Phase II. These prioritise self-generation for on-site consumption, with surplus power fed into the grid. This approach reduces the campus's reliance on municipal electricity while supplying environmental, clean energy to the national grid.

As the world's most authoritative environmental building rating system, LEED serves not only as a key tool for YH to implement its ESG strategy and address investor concerns, but also as an indispensable practical framework and action guide for responding to China's 2060 carbon neutrality target.

Moving forward, YH will continue to deepen its commitment to sustainable development, integrating sustainability requirements into every aspect of corporate operations and management, and persistently striving to advance the industry's sustainable transformation and ecological civilisation construction.