Tuesday, 25 August 2026
CTPark Warsaw Emilianów, CTP’s logistics and industrial development north-east of Warsaw, has achieved a BREEAM Outstanding rating with a score of 89.1%, placing the first completed building within the highest category of the environmental certification system.
The assessment covers areas including energy and water efficiency, materials, biodiversity, construction management and the quality of the internal working environment. Kajima Poland delivered the building under a design-and-build contract, while JWA coordinated the BREEAM certification process.
The certification accompanies the completion and commercialisation of the first approximately 54,000 sqm building at the park. Kajima confirmed in May that it had completed the warehouse and production facility for CTP, with ALDI Polska occupying 43,000 sqm.
ALDI’s operation represents close to 80% of the building and serves as the retailer’s third distribution centre in Poland. The facility supports stores across central and north-eastern Poland as the discount chain continues to expand its domestic logistics network.
The 43,000 sqm operation includes both conventional warehouse space and temperature-controlled areas. More than 13,000 sqm has been allocated to cold-storage and freezer functions, according to the latest project information.
ALDI had previously confirmed that the distribution centre would include facilities for temperature-controlled products as well as almost 90 loading docks. The retailer also said the project would create close to 150 jobs.
Energy and operational efficiency form an important part of the development. ALDI’s earlier project information identified a 500 kWp photovoltaic installation and the recovery of waste heat from the refrigeration system for uses including floor heating and hot-water production.
Kajima has also highlighted the use of large polycarbonate façade panels designed to increase natural daylight inside the warehouse, reducing dependence on artificial lighting while improving conditions for employees.
“A high rating in the certification process confirms that our facility was created for people who spend every day in it. Today, the comfort of work and resource savings are a measurable indicator of investment quality,” said Ewelina Sowa, Regional Business Development Manager at CTP Poland.
The certification is relevant beyond the environmental performance of an individual warehouse. Higher BREEAM standards have become increasingly important within Poland’s institutional logistics sector as developers and owners respond to occupiers seeking lower operating costs and investors incorporating building performance into acquisition and financing decisions.
For large logistics users, the relationship between environmental certification and operational costs can be particularly important. Warehouses with refrigeration, automation and other energy-intensive equipment can consume substantially more power than conventional storage facilities, making building efficiency and on-site energy production increasingly relevant to total occupancy costs.
CTPark Warsaw Emilianów is located in the Radzymin municipality, alongside the S8 expressway and approximately 30 km from Warsaw. The location provides access to the capital while connecting distribution operations with the road network towards north-eastern Poland.
The wider development is planned to comprise three Class A industrial and logistics buildings providing more than 119,000 sqm when completed. The first 54,000 sqm building therefore represents less than half of the park’s planned final capacity.
ALDI’s commitment also provides an early commercial anchor for the development. The retailer originally announced the 43,000 sqm lease in 2025, identifying Emilianów as a strategic addition to its Polish distribution network and a means of improving deliveries across central and north-eastern regions.
The latest BREEAM result adds an environmental performance benchmark to that first phase. While the 89.1% score and Outstanding classification are reported by the project parties, the supporting project details concerning the building’s size, ALDI occupation and sustainability measures are consistent with information previously published independently by Kajima and ALDI.
With the first building substantially occupied and the wider park ultimately planned to exceed 119,000 sqm, CTPark Warsaw Emilianów combines two trends shaping new Polish logistics development: demand for large distribution facilities around Warsaw and increasingly demanding environmental standards for newly delivered industrial stock.
