Icade works to protect biodiversity using a range of measures designed to reintegrate nature into cities via its Service Properties, Healthcare Properties and Development divisions. This proactive approach meets both the requirements of local authorities and the expectations of its customers in terms of making tangible improvements to their surroundings.
As an example, Icade manages biodiversity in its business parks through biodiversity performance contracts signed with CDC Biodiversité. Under these contracts, indicators have been created and may be revised from time to time to best monitor animal and plant life, landscape maintenance, etc. Icade is also very involved in the development of urban agriculture. One of the largest urban farms in France is located in the Portes de Paris business park, namely the 1,000 sq.m Farmhouse Aubervilliers, dedicated to growing vegetables using aquaponic and vertical growing systems. Lastly, development projects are subject to biodiversity assessments conducted in the design phase. Several projects have obtained the BiodiverCity label, such as the “Les Quinconces” project which will be part of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Village in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine in addition to creating a 3,000-sq.m urban forest and rooftop gardens.