Somerset Grand Citra

The first Somerset asset that attains EDGE certification in Indonesia

Location : Jakarta, Indonesia

In 2020, Ascott Group significantly escalated its sustainability endeavors, successfully obtaining green certifications for a total of 15 properties. Among these achievements, four Ascott Residence Trust (ART) properties notably secured the prestigious Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE) certification in December 2020. EDGE certification, an internationally recognized green building certification system, is administered by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group. This milestone was realized through Ascott's partnership with IFC, solidified by a Memorandum of Understanding in 2018, which aimed to pioneer green building certification for serviced residences within the framework of IFC's EDGE system.

The four ART properties that attained EDGE certification include Citadines Arnulfpark Munich in Germany, Ascott Jakarta and Somerset Grand Citra Jakarta in Indonesia, and Somerset Hoa Binh Hanoi in Vietnam. Ascott Makati in the Philippines was the inaugural serviced residence to receive EDGE certification in 2018, followed by Somerset Grand Hanoi in Vietnam in January 2020. These properties have collectively demonstrated remarkable resource efficiency, achieving at least a 20% reduction in energy and water consumption, as well as embodied energy in construction materials—the energy expended in creating those materials.

Somerset Grand Citra Jakarta, located in the vibrant 'Golden Triangle,' occupies a prime position within Jakarta's central business and shopping district. In close proximity to this property, one can access key business, educational, and entertainment destinations, including the integrated Ciputra World 1 complex, which encompasses an upscale shopping center, Lotte Shopping Avenue, and the multifaceted ArtPreneur Centre, housing a museum, art gallery, and theater all under one roof.

Sustainahaus was entrusted as the EDGE Auditor during the final stage of this project. Thanks to our expertise and collaboration, the client successfully obtained EDGE certification just one month after the initial submission, underscoring our commitment to expeditious and effective sustainability solutions.