RMB, Barloworld seal P105m green deal
Monday, April 22, 2024 | 420 Views |
![Deal done: RMB and BSE officials during a bell-ringing ceremony to mark the Barloworld deal last week PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG](https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://www.mmegi.bw/mmegi/uploads/images/2024/04/21/106363.jpg&w=800&q=72&f=jpg&t=1)
Deal done: RMB and BSE officials during a bell-ringing ceremony to mark the Barloworld deal last week PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
The building, which will be launched in May, is said to have achieved notable sustainability certifications, including EDGE Advanced Certification (Preliminary Certification), with impressive statistics such as 51% energy efficiency, 29% water savings, and 31% less embodied energy in materials.
Commenting on the development, RMB acting director, Harriet Mlalazi, said the ground-breaking deal is a first for the Botswana market, adding that through the transaction, RMB also provided advisory services to Barloworld as the sole arranger and lender.
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