- Accolade owns 300,000 sqm of existing modern warehouse space in Szczecin. Currently, there are plans and ongoing projects for an additional 200,000 sqm.
- In terms of modern warehouse space, Accolade is the largest investor in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship. The target portfolio in this region will amount to 900,000 sqm.
- Accolade focuses on investments aligned with the concept of sustainable development, earning BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) certifications for its industrial parks and supporting local communities.
“Szczecin continues to attract new tenants, especially companies looking to expand their presence in Poland and serve the Scandinavian and German markets. The West Pomeranian Voivodeship stands out for its favorable location, excellent infrastructure, and access to a skilled workforce. Our parks not only successfully meet the needs of world-class tenants but also contribute to the city's development. So far, within Accolade's parks in this region, 3,600 new jobs have been created.” said Joanna Sinkiewicz, Group Commercial Director at Accolade.
“The West Pomeranian region is the location of particular activity in recent years for Cushman & Wakefield and the tenants we advise. It is worth emphasising that 81% of the current market stock is represented by buildings constructed within the last six years, and almost 50% between 2020 and 2023. These figures are self-explanatory and clearly show that warehouse space has grown sevenfold over the last seven years. Furthermore, factors such as one of the lowest vacancy rates in Poland and high take-up growth potential create favourable conditions for planning new investments in the region. Especially the growing pressure of lead time among consumers and the pressure among tenants to optimise operating costs are positioning Szczecin as an ideal location for SDD (same day delivery) to the German market and for employing qualified staff at a significantly lower cost than in Pasewalk, which is 40 minutes away by car. The minimum hourly wage in Germany (EUR 12.41) is still significantly higher than in Poland (PLN 28.10), and taking into consideration also attractive rental costs and green utility solutions, tenants could register costs 64% lower when running a similar operation over the western border.” said Paulina Machałowska, Associate, Northern & Western Poland Lead.
Accolade Holding operates in eight countries across Europe, where it invests in modern and sustainable infrastructure tailored for global brands, primarily in e-commerce, manufacturing, and logistics sectors. It owns a network of over 57 industrial parks with BREEAM certification in the Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovakia, and Croatia, valued at 3 billion euros, ensuring a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to investments. The group currently holds properties totaling 3.3 million square meters, leased to nearly 184 tenants, generating 148 million euros in annual rental income. Accolade also invests in the revitalization of post-industrial areas, which constitute over one-third of the Group's portfolio. The building in the renovated Strojírny Cheb complex is the most environmentally friendly industrial facility in the world, earning an Outstanding rating and a record-breaking score of 94.2% according to the global sustainability assessment BREEAM. Accolade currently has six buildings in its portfolio with BREEAM Outstanding certification. Park Szczecin III on Kniewska Street has received the highest level of BREEAM certification - Outstanding - making it the first project in Poland to achieve such a high level of certification. Park Konin has also received this high rating.
Accolade is committed to adhering to ESG principles by implementing rigorous environmental protection requirements, supporting local communities, and upholding ethical business standards. The company understands the importance of sustainable development and strives to maintain a balance between economic growth and social and environmental responsibility.
In 2017, the Group acquired the operator of the second busiest airport in the Czech Republic, Brno-Tuřany, and is also preparing a test track near Stříbro as a research center for the development and certification of autonomous vehicles. For more information, please visit www.accolade.eu.
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