Company Research Report: Edge
Company Overview
- Name: Edge
- Mission: Edge is a real estate developer that pioneers the future of the built environment by making smart, sustainable building choices that last. They focus on developing timeless designs that will endure, putting the people living and working in these buildings first without compromising the planet.
- Founded: 1997
- Founder: Coen van Oostrom (originally as OVG Real Estate)
- Key People: Coen van Oostrom, Founder & CEO
- Headquarters: No specific headquarters mentioned.
- Number of Employees: No information is available.
- Revenue: No information is available.
- Notable Achievements: Recognized globally for developing over 1 million square meters and receiving over 40 international awards for sustainability and innovation. Known for projects such as "The Edge," considered the most sustainable and smartest office building globally.
Products
- General Description: Edge develops and redevelops buildings with a focus on sustainability, design, technology, and wellbeing. The company aims for each building to be the most sustainable and innovative in its respective city.
- Key Features:
- Wellbeing: Creates healthy spaces where people can thrive.
- Design: Prioritizes life in building designs.
- Sustainability: Focuses on minimizing energy and material waste.
- Technology: Integrates smart technology and AI-supported building management platforms.
Notable Projects
- The Edge: Recognized as the most sustainable, smartest office building in the world.
- HumboldtHafenEins: Known as the greenest office building in Germany with DGNB Platinum certification.
- EDGE Olympic and EDGE HQ: Awarded WELL Core & Shell Platinum, further demonstrating their commitment to health and sustainability.
Recent Developments
- Next Sense Merger: In January 2024, Edge's building technology platforms, EDGE Next and Sense by PHYSEE, merged to form Next Sense. This merger aims to accelerate decarbonization in commercial real estate using AI, enhancing real-time data simulations for energy efficiency.
- Strategic Partnerships: Evolved partnerships with investors SHAPE Capital, Timeless Investments, and Job Dura to strengthen Next Sense.
- Net Zero Initiative: Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 for both company and product levels. Launched the EDGE Net Zero Carbon Framework to support this goal by reducing embodied and operational carbon emissions in new projects.
Recent Acquisitions
- Five55 Asset: Edge recently acquired the landmark Five55 asset in Rotterdam, further expanding its portfolio of sustainable buildings.
New Initiatives:
- Art Competition: Seeking talented Rotterdam artists to enhance social value through office spaces.
- Office Openings: Opened an office in London in 2021 as part of global expansion efforts.
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