“Despite the trend of many companies reducing office space due to the COVID crisis and a shift towards remote work, we have chosen to expand our office in Ghent by over 8,400 square meters. We recognize the demand from our #peopleofdelaware to cultivate a welcoming office culture that encourages connections among colleagues. This aligns seamlessly with our delaware values, including team spirit and care,” explains Jan De Bock, Managing Director at delaware Belux. “Upoffiz Loop5 was an ideal fit for our needs because it enables us to accommodate our sustainable employee growth.”
In line with delaware’s sustainability vision, the new Ghent office is powered entirely by renewable energy: “Upoffiz Loop5 features 450 solar panels on-site and a state-of-the-art geothermic heating system. Additionally, plans are in place to connect the site with a nearby solar farm that boasts 10,000 panels by the first quarter of 2025,” explains Koenraad Belsack, co-CEO at Upgrade Estate. Moreover, delaware chose for 100% cradle-to-cradle flooring, but also for the reuse of furniture and walls from the previous location.
“We’re making sure that every aspect of our operations reflects our dedication to sustainability,” explains Jan De Bock. "With facilities capable of supplying more than 75% of our energy needs with clean power, this new flagship office is well-prepared to meet and exceed our future energy demands. It also offers the possibility to charge our fleet, of which over 70% of vehicles are fully electric."