Redefine Properties’ Modern Logistics distribution centre, within Zone 1 of the Coega Special Economic Zone (Coega SEZ), was awarded a 5-Star Green Star certification by the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA).
A plaque was unveiled on Monday, the 26th January 2026, honouring Redefine, Goodyear South Africa (Lessee) and the Coega Development Corporation (Coega).
Nomathemba Mhlanga, Chief Sustainability Officer for the Coega Development Corporation, said “we applaud and congratulate Redefine for being certified by the GBCSA as one of the first 5-star green buildings in a Special Economic Zone.
At Coega, we are committed to supporting the green star standard they have set and the adoption of environmentally responsible practices to realise a more sustainable and eco-conscious future. Sustainable development is key to our business, and we champion environmental stewardship in our own operations and throughout the Coega SEZ.”
Designed to support large-scale industrial operations in the Eastern Cape, the facility built in 2010, integrates sustainability into its day-to-day performance through energy-efficient systems, water-smart infrastructure and reduced operational carbon intensity.
These metrics measured over time, reflect an efficient deployment of natural resources which in turn reduces the operational carbon footprint and thereby lowers building operating costs.
Ursula Mpakanyane, Head of ESG at Redefine Properties, said she believes that sustainability must be practical, measurable and embedded in how assets perform over the long term.
“High-performing green buildings make commercial sense. They reduce operational risk, improve efficiency, lower long-term costs, and create enduring value for both tenants and property owners” she said.
The Green Buildings Council of South Africa (GBCSA) rating system is internationally recognised and was first introduced in Australia. It considers five principles during the rating process, including sustainable design, water, energy, materials and indoor quality.
Picture: Left to right: Georgina Smit, Chief Executive Officer of the Green Building Council of South Africa, Ursula Mpakanyane, Head of ESG at Redefine Properties, Leon Koen, Warehouse Manager at Goodyear, and Nomathemba Mhlanga, Chief Sustainability Officer at Coega Development Corporation