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The road to a sustainable work landscape Guidance Sustainability ACT 1 The road to a sustainable work landscape Program bureau ACT PO Box 75700 1118 ZT Schiphol The Netherlands T +31 (0)20 20 666 40 F + 31 (0)20 20 666 49 [email protected] www.actbeyondlogistics.nl Publication: Program bureau ACT Editor: Kees de Graaf Design: dBOD Printing: Druno en Dekker 2 Guidance Sustainability ACT Guidance Sustainability ACT 3 ACT Beyond Logistics. The road to a sustainable work landscape In the near future, anyone approaching Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on the A4 motorway or by train from the south, or a flight preparing to land on the 06-24 runway will be able to catch a glimpse of the Amsterdam Connecting Trade Allow us to (re)introduce ourselves: ACT Beyond Logistics (ACT) logistics business parks. The zone is being developed ACT builds upon the ambitions set out by the extend far beyond the development of a tradi- more than a logistics hub alone (beyond into a new work area set to offer a great deal more than Municipality of Haarlemmermeer, the Province tional business park. The amenities offered by logistics). The latter aspect will require an the ‘traditional’ business parks found alongside so many of North-Holland, Schiphol Group, AM and a traditional facility would not be sufficient to attractively designed physical space as well as motorways in the Netherlands. ACT is designed to serve Schiphol Area Development Company in the gain a competitive edge over other European non-physical elements such as services, the 2006 document Integral Vision on the A4 Work airport areas. In order to do so, we will have to ability to attract labour, safety and efficient as a sustainable work landscape, offering an attractive City. offer permanent added value for businesses, customs processing. The concept also links environment for businesses and their employees as well visitors and local residents alike. ‘traditional’ logistics companies to related as an interesting prospect for local residents and the This document outlines the strategy for The aforementioned parties have set out businesses offering added value (marketing, developing the logistics business parks the requirements for such added value in R&D, education). inhabitants of Hoofddorp. The area is designed to fit in around Amsterdam Airport Schiphol into an the innovative ACT concept. The concept The ACT concept successfully combines all with its surroundings and will continue to offer a high airport-related logistics and service location is based on three key values: sustainability, these aspects, bringing together cargo flows, level of quality and value 50 years from now and beyond. that ranks amongst the European top three. accessibility via multiple modes of transport people and expertise. All planning procedures are based around the principle of As the name A4 Work City suggests, ambitions (multimodality) and an area that offers sustainability. This brochure provides further details on how we aim to realise this ambition. 4 Guidance Sustainability ACT Guidance Sustainability ACT 5 Based on sustainability, inspired by development of the entire area from the very start been elaborated into clear-cut, concrete targets, Cradle to Cradle of development planning. This is the approach criteria and measures, on the basis of the three ACT will be proposing for its locations; an key themes outlined below. In the past, the aspect of sustainability did not approach designed to stand the test of time. This elaboration effort was both based come into play before the actual construction With the (further) development of the various around and inspired by the Cradle to Cradle of office buildings in a business park. Efforts in ACT areas at hand, our ambitions in the area (C2C) principle. C2C represents an interna- this area were generally focused on the use of of sustainability will now have to be elaborated tionally supported approach based around a sustainable materials and the conservation of in further detail. Our approach should leave cyclical model. For example, waste is regarded energy. Although these are good first steps, a room for investors, businesses and developers as the start of a new cycle rather than an truly significant sustainability effort will require to incorporate the aspect of sustainability into end-product. an entirely different approach. An approach in their own plans and projects as effectively as which the principle of sustainability is applied to possible. The ACT sustainability guidance has The three ACT sustainability themes: space, energy, water & raw materials and mobility & accessibility My vision on ACT sustainability… Jaap Bond, member of the Provincial Executive of the Province of North-Holland ‘An increasing number new park. This will help make the area more area development. We have a ‘helicopter view’ of national and interna- attractive to employees, visitors and local of the entire area, which allows us to provide tional companies want residents, adding economic worth and thus useful input on new concepts, such as the their location and business broader significance to existing cultural and potential to transport goods by high-speed From ACT Masterplan to concrete park. The entire ACT area is subdivided into Schiphol South East and Schiphol Logistics environment to reflect landscape values. train. We are also working to build connec- implementation plans four ACT locations: Schiphol South East, Park are already being allocated, with the a sustainable image. As a province, our involvement in development tions to adjacent areas. For example, we could Schiphol Logistics Park, A4 Zone West and other two locations set to follow. However, the They are keen to demon- planning extends to a broad range of aspects. gain a great deal in terms of sustainability by The ACT Masterplan was drawn up in June the Geniepark. The first three areas will offer design of all four locations will be elaborated strate their commitment For example, we make sure that the companies linking ACT to the Aalsmeer Greenport. We of 2008. The plan sets out a high level of innovative business locations in the area on the basis of ACT’s sustainability guidance. to corporate social responsibility. ACT can establishing offices here are exclusively from bring together the relevant parties in order to ambition in terms of liveability, accessibility of logistics while the Geniepark will take on During the coming period this guidance play an important role in this regard. The aviation-related sectors; we want to ensure create optimal added value through collabo- and economic development. The objective the form of a park-like environment that is will be translated into concrete implemen- area’s multimodal accessibility is a genuine that the scarce space around the airport is ration. As a result, overall investment in the is to maintain a solid balance between these built around the Defence Line of Amsterdam tation and development plans. This brochure core quality. However, that also goes for the used as effectively as possible. However, area is greater than the sum of its parts.’ three aspects in order to create Europe´s World Heritage Site and embedded in ample provides further details on our approach to effort to embed the existing landscape in area our participation in the ACT Cockpit – the most sustainable and innovative business greenery and water features. the key aspect of ‘sustainability’. development plans. For example, the Defense executive body that decides on area planning Line of Amsterdam will be incorporated into a issues – reflects our increased commitment to 6 Guidance Sustainability ACT Guidance Sustainability ACT 7 Theme two: the conservation of energy, water & raw materials One thing is certain: water and energy prices are producing any waste. This can be achieved feature islands with solar energy centres; set to rise in the years to come. Raw materials through a broad range of measures: • all networks for water, heat, cold and residual will also become increasingly scarce. This will flows are installed underground, creating require a different approach to our energy and • buildings are constructed in a compact sufficient space aboveground for a natural water supply. We will also have to develop a new manner, using a minimum of raw materials. use of available land; way of dealing with raw materials, waste and The materials used in construction are from • rainwater and purified (grey) water from residual flows. ACT aims to apply the cyclical non-depletable or reused sources; buildings is incorporated into a water C2C principle on a much larger scale and at a • all energy is generated locally, eliminating the cycle. As a result, drink water usage will be much earlier stage – during development of need for a connection to the gas mains. The reduced, and the need for a waste (sewage) the very first concepts for area development. buildings are self-sufficient and will actually and rainwater drainage system will be elimi- ACT has defined a clear set of ambitions: by generate a surplus of energy over time; nated. 2040, ACT aims to be entirely self-sufficient • water features are used to collect water and in terms of energy and water supply, without purify it by means of algae cultivation, and Within the ACT locations high end green areas will arise between logistics activities. Employees and visitors can recreate here, but the space can also be used for power generation or water purification. My vision on ACT sustainability… Theme one: organising space in a sustainable manner Managing Director of KLM Cargo, Michael Wisbrun ‘Aviation is an indispensable carbon footprint. We are currently leading the in terms of sustainability. We have managed to We aspire to organise the space within the four • the creation of a robust greenery and water greenery structures in and outside Haarlem- part of our modern world. Dow Jones Sustainability Index for our sector keep a clear focus on the area’s accessibility; a ACT locations in such a way that actions taken structure at an early stage, which doubles as a mermeer; It allows for global connec- for the fifth year running.

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