At Kortmann, we have been committed to sustainability and creating a future-proof work environment for many years. We are proud to announce that our building has recently been awarded the prestigious Energy Label A+++++! This is the highest possible energy rating and confirms our commitment to operating in the most environmentally friendly way possible.
What Does Energy Label A+++++ Mean? An energy label is awarded based on a building’s energy efficiency. Energy Label A+++++ is proof that our building meets the strictest requirements in terms of energy consumption. This means that our facility is equipped with the latest technologies and solutions to minimize energy use. For example, an impressive 834% of our energy comes from renewable sources, such as solar energy, allowing us not only to meet our own energy needs but also to feed surplus energy back into the grid. This makes our building not only energy-efficient but also a contributor to the greening of energy supply.
Revolutionary Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) In addition to these sustainability efforts, we are revolutionizing the way we harness and use renewable energy with our cutting-edge Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). At the heart of this advanced system is an expansive solar panel field of 5,000 panels, tirelessly capturing energy from the sun during the day. But the true innovation lies in what happens next: the BESS stores this excess solar energy, ensuring that no precious ray of sunlight goes to waste. This stored energy can then be used when it’s most needed, further optimizing our energy efficiency and reducing reliance on external energy sources.
Sustainability in the Art Transport Sector As an art transporter, we are aware that our sector is not always seen as sustainable. Transporting valuable artworks across the globe inevitably has an ecological impact. However, we continuously strive to minimize this impact through various efforts, including: • Combined transport, where we optimize routes to transport multiple artworks at once, reducing the number of trips; • Using reusable crates and packaging materials to avoid unnecessary waste of resources; • Investing in our sustainable building, which helps us significantly reduce our energy consumption and, in turn, our ecological footprint.
A Shared Responsibility While we know there is always more we can do, we take our responsibility seriously by continuously innovating and seeking sustainable solutions. Achieving Energy Label A+++++ for our building is an important milestone in our broader strategy to operate as sustainably as possible – both in our office and on the road.
Looking to the Future Kortmann remains committed to a more sustainable future, both for ourselves and for our clients. With energy-saving buildings, reusable materials, efficient transport solutions, and now our revolutionary BESS, we aim to make a positive contribution to the environment. We look forward to continuing this green path and further reducing our ecological footprint.
