Yuexiu Real Estate Investment Trust (Yuexiu REIT) has achieved a milestone breakthrough with multiple properties collectively securing WELL Health-Safety recognitions, marking another proactive exploration in China's commercial real estate ESG landscape. Notably, Guangzhou International Finance Centre (GZIFC) office building and Yuexiu Financial Tower earned Platinum WELL certifications with outstanding scores, becoming the only dual Platinum-certified (LEED & WELL) projects in Zhujiang New Town CBD of Guangzhou. This accomplishment demonstrates our commitment to establishing "China benchmarks" for healthy building standards in commercial real estate. Additionally, GZIFC shopping mall, Fortune Plaza, City Plaza, Victory Plaza, Wuhan Yuexiu Fortune Centre, Wuhan Starry Victoria Shopping Centre, Shanghai Yue Xiu Tower, and Hangzhou Victory Business Centre obtained WELL Health-Safety Rating (WELL HSR) recognitions.
Exemplifying this achievement, GZIFC – China's first super-tall landmark to secure LEED V4 Platinum certification for existing buildings – features a VAV air-conditioning system and advanced fresh air technology achieving 99% PM2.5 filtration while maintaining optimal humidity at 30%-60%. Its comprehensive BOMA China COE and BOMA360 Global certification covers six operational domains including facility management and tenant relations. Post-WELL Platinum certification, GZIFC stands as Asia-Pacific's first REIT asset holding quadruple certifications: WELL, LEED, BOMA China, and BOMA International.
Technological Integration: The "China Approach" to Healthy Buildings
Our healthy building initiatives leverage technological innovation to simultaneously enhance sustainability and spatial wellness.
Water Stewardship: Rigorous water quality control systems are implemented. At Yuexiu Financial Tower, condensate water recycling technology enables annual water reuse exceeding 1,000 metric tons, ensuring water safety while establishing closed-loop resource management. Real-time smart monitoring tracks 15 water quality parameters, safeguarding tenant health. Integrated with BIM and BA systems, these measures reduce water consumption by 44.15%.
Thermal Environment Optimization: Advanced acoustic materials and spatial sound field technology maintain comfortable noise levels. GZIFC's double-glazed Low-E curtain walls block 70% of UV radiation while dynamically adjusting illumination intensity across daytime periods, protecting occupant eye health and reducing energy consumption.
Health Performance Intelligence: Smart building systems enable scientific wellness management through real-time environmental monitoring. Triple-stage air purification (pre-filter + MERV13 electrostatic dust removal + HEPA deep filtration), photocatalytic VOC decomposition, and adaptive airflow regulation maintain PM2.5 ≤ 5μg/m³ and CO₂ <800ppm – exceeding international health standards. Continuous tracking of 12 air quality indicators (including formaldehyde and TVOC) enables dynamic ventilation optimization. BIM-BA system integration achieves >99% pollutant removal efficiency, creating "breathing green spaces" for tenants and redefining the ecological future of intelligent buildings.
Social Impact: From Spatial Innovation to Urban Symbiosis
Exceptional commercial spaces serve as urban sanctuaries that support occupant well-being and community growth.
Ecosystem Co-creation: Our YUE OFFICE platform has hosted over 100 low-carbon runs, art salons, and wellness events engaging 100,000+ professionals. Rooftop farms at Yuexiu Financial Tower, Fortune Plaza, and Wuhan Starry Victoria Shopping Centre have become metropolitan "green energy spaces" for stress relief. GZIFC shopping mall's WELL EAT program establishes healthy dining ecosystems through curated F&B partnerships.
Community Engagement: Through multi-channel resource integration, we champion social inclusion via sustained CSR initiatives. Our properties have participated in Earth Hour and World Autism Awareness Day for 10 consecutive years, leveraging landmark visibility for social advocacy. The [M Space] art platform has curated nearly 200 exhibitions and cultural dialogues, pioneering innovative "Art + Commerce + Philanthropy" integration models within mixed-use developments.
Strategic Roadmap: Advancing Healthy Building Sustainability
Amid evolving market dynamics, our commitment to symbiotic growth with stakeholders remains steadfast. We believe sustained value creation in commercial real estate requires transcending conventional space utility to cultivate dynamic ecosystems where tenants, consumers, and communities thrive collectively.
Ms. Ou Haijing, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Yuexiu REIT, stated that "companionship" and "growth" are among the core development philosophies for creating "Yuexiu Premium Commercial Properties." Companionship represents our commitment to customers, while continuous growth and enhancement ensure enduring vitality for our properties. "Yuexiu Premium Commercial Properties" not only provide healthy and comfortable physical spaces but also serve as a spiritual sanctuary amidst the bustling urban life, as well as a platform for mutual growth with our partners.
About WELL Building Standard
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is a mission-driven organization leading the global movement to advance human health through built environments. The WELL Building Standard evaluates health performance across ten domains – Air, Water, Nourishment, Light, Movement, Thermal Comfort, Sound, Materials, Mind, and Community. With certifications including Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum, WELL remains the world's premier building rating system focused exclusively on enhancing human health and well-being through environmental design.