ESG in the workspace:
Best practices for Belgian offices
ESG at Space Refinery
Our design and build process is guided by ESG standards:
- Delivering projects in ESG-certified buildings - including Devoteam's office in the triple-certified The Wings and Novartis in the CO₂-neutral The Cube, developed by Ghelamco
- Integrating sustainability, social impact, well-being, and collaboration at every stage of our process
- Partnering with LEED, BREEAM, WELL, and DGNB-certified developers, and suppliers holding EU Ecolabel, Blue Angel, Nordic Swan, and FSC certifications
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Our recent certifications and recognitions
These recent achievements reflect our commitment to the environmental, social, and governance principles that guide our work.
Space Refinery achieved Silver recognition in the EcoVadis assessment, placing us in the top 15% of assessed companies globally - recognized for sourcing local materials, reusing existing elements, and working with suppliers who share our values.
See our EcoVadis recognition page.
Our Design Lead Gorka Perea completed the BREEAM Advisory Professional course, deepening our knowledge of sustainable design standards - and confirming that practices we already apply, like optimizing for daylight and accessibility, align with BREEAM principles.
Our Build team completed their VOL-VCA certification with Prevom, covering safety management across critical areas of our Design & Build work: furniture hoisting, LOTO procedures, emergency protocols, and working safely in high-risk environments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We've developed a unique methodology to take your project smoothly and efficiently from the research phase to design development to the finish line of construction and the official opening party. Check out our approach page to see the steps of this process.
Biophilic design seeks to address our inherent need to interact with nature, in the modern built environment. In developed countries today, we spend roughly 90% of our time in buildings, and biophilic design tries to bring nature in these buildings to reconnect us to our roots.
At Space Refinery, we consider biophilia in our design process because we recognize that nature remains instrumental to people's physical and mental health, fitness, and well-being.
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Thanks to our experience and trusted Belgian network, we can also guide you through this step. First, we'll try to answer critical questions, such as: "How many square meters do you require?" or "What amenities should your space have; for example, is there a water connection that allows to build a kitchen?"
Our partners can help you understand the paperwork and taxes of office buildings (ESG compliance, waste removal, parking, etc.) or map your team's commutes and means of transport to find the best location for your new headquarters.
We also work with several corporate real estate brokers, so we can also put you in touch with the person who'll find your perfect space!
