Holland’s Riwal Opens Sustainable New Head Office in Dordrecht
After seven years at its current office location in Dordrecht, The Netherlands, Riwal is moving its head office within Dordrecht into a fully sustainable working environment on January 1.
The new office is an existing building, refurbished to energy label A+++. From 2024 on, Riwal’s head office is next to the office building and workshop of its Benelux operations, enhancing internal synergy between headquarters employees and the local teams.
The use of fossil fuels for heating and warm water is eliminated with this gas-free location, served by the latest version of electricity driven heating and cooling. To compensate for the electricity consumption, Riwal has installed three solar panel installations with a total capacity of 381.000 Wp. The total saving on Co2 emission per year is approximately 157,380 kg. By investing in solar energy, also serving to charge Riwal’s electric cars and equipment, the company is capable of delivering fully sustainable services to its customers: an electric machine charged with green energy.
“Moving our office fits many of our company’s goals,” said Riwal CEO Pedro Torres. “This renovated building is a step up in our sustainability level, obviously very important as one of our core values. And it means taking a new step in offering a great place to work: from now on, our HQ is next to our Dutch operations, making it easier for teams to connect and intertwine.”
The Riwal Holding Group, established in 1968 and headquartered in the Netherlands, is an international rental and sales specialist of aerial work platforms, telehandlers and forklifts. Riwal is active in 14 countries, managing a fleet of approximately 20,000 machines and employing more than 1,400 staff. Riwal’s mission is to deliver the best customer experiences and profitable results through its engaged team, dynamic fleet strategies and sustainable practices.
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