Aligning with Embassy REIT’s broader strategy to improve energy efficiency, reduce operational costs, and support sustainable practices, we implement different initiatives at Embassy Qubix and at Embassy Galaxy. The goal of these efforts was to minimize unnecessary energy consumption by lighting systems, thereby contributing to energy efficiency, lower carbon footprint, and lower costs.
Embassy Qubix: Although the lighting in the basement parking areas (Basement 01 and 02) remained on continuously, even when unoccupied, resulting in unnecessary electricity consumption and related costs. Moreover, the areas were also poorly illuminated, appearing dull. To remedy this situation, we introduced motion based sensor lighting to replace the existing lights. Motion based sensors turn on the lights automatically when motion is detected, and switch them off when the area is unoccupied, thus reducing energy used. Once installed, the new system has yielded energy savings of 21 kWh per day and annual cost savings of Rs 1,14,055. Importantly, it is also helping to lower emissions, contributing to Embassy REIT’s Net Zero ambition. Further, it is foreseen to reinforce the image of Embassy Qubix in the community as being committed to sustainability.
Embassy Galaxy: At Embassy Galaxy, we addressed the issue of inefficient energy consumption by lighting systems through two different initiatives. In one instance, the earlier system for pole lights was found to be inefficient as a timer would turn on the lights when not really needed and turn them off when lighting was actually required. Addressing this, we introduced day-night sensor technology, with the objective of automating the operation of pole lights, based on natural light conditions. Through this initiative, we not only aimed for sustainable lighting systems, but also aimed to reduce manual maintenance of these systems and improve public safety.