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Evolis Properties obtained LEED Platinum certification this August for its Nouvelle Usine building. It is a first for this level of sustainability certification in Mauritius. Evolis thereby confirms its leadership in the development, fit out and management of sustainable buildings, with proven expertise across its entire property portfolio in various regions of the island.
Ebene Skies, another Evolis building, has also obtained LEED Gold certification. Both Evolis buildings are certified specifically under the LEED Operations and Maintenance: Existing Buildings (O+M: EB) rating system.
LEED certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) covers four levels: basic certification, Silver, Gold and Platinum, the last being the highest. LEED is the international benchmark for recognising the sustainable character of buildings. Launched by the US Green Building Council, it covers more than 185 countries and its mission is to scale up action on building decarbonisation, strengthen the resilience of communities, restore ecosystems and improve the wellbeing of occupants.
LEED O+M: EB assesses the environmental performance of existing buildings, focusing on areas such as energy efficiency, water management, waste reduction, indoor environmental quality and sustainable operations. Unlike certifications obtained at the design or construction stage, it recognises the continuous effort made to operate and maintain buildings more efficiently and in a manner more respectful of the environment.
Constant commitment to sustainability
“The LEED Platinum and Gold certifications obtained bear witness to the constant commitment of the property management and facilities maintenance teams at Evolis to raising the environmental performance of its assets ever higher, while improving the experience and wellbeing of occupants. They also reinforce the ambition of CIEL Properties to lift the sustainability standards of its property portfolio step by step. The result achieved bears witness to the vision of Evolis, to its success in development and management, and to the competence and drive of its teams,” says Marine Dalais, Head of Strategy, Marketing and Sustainability at CIEL Properties. Evolis Properties is a company within the CIEL Properties cluster of the CIEL Group.
“The certification process began in early 2026 with an in depth review of our operational practices and of our compliance with LEED requirements. These certifications represent an important stage in our sustainability journey and bear witness to our commitment to creating better performing buildings for people, communities and the environment,” says Nivesh Utchanah, Head of Maintenance at Evolis Properties.
Energy efficiency
Nouvelle Usine is a 12,000 m² building, regenerated from the former Floréal Knitwear premises at Mangalkhan. It houses offices, a wellness centre, dining spaces and shops, and sits within a lively neighbourhood. This regeneration, through the intelligent use of the structure and of part of the furniture and fittings from the former industrial activity, and thanks to a modern interior layout and decoration favourable to energy savings, has given the place a new life and has contributed to a new dynamic in the district where it stands.
Energy and water consumption, along with waste treatment, are controlled efficiently there by means of a digital system that includes smart sensors and a software platform. Upcycling, together with natural ventilation and lighting, forms part of the sound sustainability practices applied in the design and regeneration of the building. That regeneration in itself delivers a reduction in the carbon footprint compared with the construction of a new building.
All Evolis Properties spaces are offered for rental only, which allows energy use to be optimised with the participation of tenants. Ebene Skies, newly built in 2009, is also operated efficiently in terms of energy savings, renewable energy sourcing and waste management, with the use of digital solutions.
The Evolis portfolio today covers 140,000 m² and includes Ebene Skies at Ebene, Flexeo at Solitude, Konecteo at Arsenal and Nouvelle Usine at Floréal, as well as several other assets at Curepipe, Vacoas and Quatre Bornes. These spaces offer a wide range of property solutions adapted to the needs of businesses. They house offices, warehouses, light industrial activities and services dedicated to catering, thereby creating dynamic and attractive working environments.
