The newly completed Prologis warehouse in Ujazd has received BREEAM International New Construction certification at the Outstanding level — the highest rating in the international sustainability assessment framework for buildings. The 62,500 sqm facility achieved a score of 92.2%, significantly exceeding the required threshold.
Developed for Schaeffler, a global supplier of solutions for the mobility sector, the building stands out for its exceptionally high standard. Key features include full electrification, intelligent building management systems, a photovoltaic installation, advanced water recovery solutions, and a comprehensive approach to creating a workplace designed with employees in mind.
“The BREEAM Outstanding certification, with a score of 92.2% for our new building in Ujazd, shows that modern logistics facilities can support our customer’s operational efficiency, employee comfort, and the reduction of environmental and climate impact at the same time. At Prologis Park Ujazd, we focused on full electrification and high energy efficiency, responsible water management, and continuous carbon footprint monitoring from the construction stage. Maximum scores of 100% in the ‘Management’ and ‘Water’ categories, as well as 95% in ‘Energy’, confirm that we have delivered a facility of the highest standard,” says Paweł Sapek, SVP and Regional Head of Prologis for Central Europe.
Full electrification and 95% in the “Energy” category
The strong certification result reflects design decisions made at the earliest stages of the project. Prologis’ newest warehouse was designed as a fully electrified facility, with no gas installation and no fossil fuels supplied directly to the building. Energy-efficient heat pumps provide heating and domestic hot water. The system also uses R32 refrigerant, which has a GWP coefficient 65% lower than the commonly used R410A.
The facility’s day-to-day renewable energy supply is supported by a 1 MW rooftop photovoltaic installation consisting of nearly 1,700 panels. The building’s energy efficiency is further enhanced by an intelligent BMS system, energy-saving LED lighting with DALI controls, roof skylights that provide natural daylight in permanent work areas, and above-standard wall and roof insulation.
Second life of rainwater
The Prologis building in Ujazd also incorporates advanced water management solutions. In this category, the warehouse received the maximum BREEAM score. The facility is equipped with a rainwater management system, including an external retention tank and an automated rainwater reuse installation. Rainwater collected from the warehouse roof is stored, filtered, and used, among other things, for flushing toilets and urinals.
Modern water-saving fittings have also been installed, including aerators, flow restrictors, and thermostatic taps. Thanks to these solutions, potable water consumption was assessed as being more than 65% lower than in a reference building.
100% for investment process management
The maximum score in the “Management” category confirms that the newly completed Prologis building was developed in line with high standards of control, quality, and project organization. The warehouse was designed to operate efficiently, safely, and predictably from the first day of use, while the entire development process was managed in a way that enabled the project’s carbon footprint to be monitored and reduced.
“The building was designed as a facility tailored to the customer’s specific processes. It was crucial for us to understand how it would function on a daily basis and how it would be managed. The BMS system plays an important role here, making it easier to control and optimize many warehouse processes. Equally important was the environmental and climate impact generated already at the construction stage. That is why we carried out an LCA analysis, which allowed us to monitor the carbon footprint of the development process and make fully informed decisions regarding materials, deliveries, and construction works,” explains Leonard Kubanek, VP and Head of Development Management for Central Europe.
The building life cycle assessment for phases A1–A3, covering raw material extraction, transport to the production facility, and production of construction materials, among other elements, showed a carbon footprint indicator of 213.74 kg CO₂e/sqm*. This result was achieved thanks to the carefully considered selection of prefabricated components, cooperation with local suppliers, and the use of certified materials with Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). Prologis also implemented rigorous waste management on the construction site — 225.85 tonnes of construction materials, representing almost 91% of total waste by mass, were recovered and recycled.
The facility in Ujazd supports sustainable development both on site and beyond. To help employees choose more sustainable modes of transport, bicycle infrastructure, e-bike charging stations, and electric vehicle charging points have been installed at the warehouse. The facility also offers a 350 kW electric truck charging station, supporting the development of low-emission transport.
In line with the PARKlife™ programme, Prologis has also taken care of the surroundings of its newest building in Ujazd so that they support both employee comfort and local biodiversity. Relaxation zones and outdoor gyms have been created next to the warehouse.
The area around the building was designed in accordance with an ecologist’s recommendations and Prologis’ biodiversity strategy. The green areas are based mainly on native species and include, among other things, 90 trees, 100 shrubs, and a 250 sqm flower meadow. Three insect hotels have also been installed on the site, and the entire landscaping concept is covered by a five-year Landscape and Ecology Management Plan.
Prologis was supported in the certification process by consultancy firm JWA.
“Prologis’ newest building in Ujazd shows that modern warehouses can achieve the highest environmental standards, support business, and create a good place to work. The smooth certification process proves that this facility was exceptionally well prepared at every stage of development,” said Jerzy Wójcik, President and Founder of JWA.
A new logistics and production hub in the region
Prologis’ latest investment strengthens the economic potential of the region. The park is located at the A4 motorway junction, at the intersection with national road no. 88, 33 kilometres from the A1 motorway and 60 kilometres from Katowice. Thanks to its location, 14 MW power connection, and further expansion potential, it can develop into a new logistics and production hub in the Opolskie Voivodeship.
Prologis still has land available for the construction of additional logistics and production facilities totalling 82,000 sqm.
*Indicator calculated according to the methodology of the Polish Green Building Council, PLGBC.