30%
CARBON FOOTPRINT REDUCTION TARGET PER FTE BY 2020
In October 2018, Interparking took out a loan the cost of which depends on criteria linked to the firm’s environmental performance. This is a first in Belgium. Specifically, BNP Paribas Fortis granted Interparking an €80 million loan to finance its expansion. The interest rate is calculated based on two specific environmental indicators: firstly, a reduction in the carbon footprint per full-time equivalent (FTE); and secondly, a reduction in the energy consumption of the car parks. Interparking will therefore be able to claim a discount of around 10% on the cost of the loan if the carbon footprint per full-time equivalent and the electricity consumption per parking space decrease by 30% and 20% respectively.
A number of levers can be used to improve environmental performance: LED lighting, automation, renewable energy supply contracts, greener mobility for employees, etc.
CO2Logic, an independent certification agency, is responsible for certifying the results achieved and their compliance with the targets set. This company, which specializes in calculating, reducing and offsetting CO2 emissions, awards labels to “carbon neutral” firms.
20%
ENERGY CONSUMPTION REDUCTION TARGET BY 2020
