Gessele, a developer of high-luxury residences, is committed to creating spaces that respect and harmonize with the urban environment. Because of that, in 2022, the company launched the ECO-ROYAL Program, a series of initiatives designed to protect the environment and support the local community, with its collaborators.
It is a program designed to minimize negative environmental impacts while maximizing the positive environmental and social benefits of our activities. Its purpose is to ensure that every project and development respects both the natural surroundings and the local context, contributing to the preservation of the landscape and maintaining visual harmony.
Environmental Education: Provides training sessions, presentations, and safety talks focused on our employees, as well as activities in local schools to teach children about the importance of caring for the environment.
Waste Management: Implements systems to manage construction waste, including recycling practices and waste sorting.
Waste Reduction Program: A strategy developed to minimize the waste of resources and materials. Its goal is to optimize resource use, reduce environmental impact, and lower operational costs.
Waste Management Program: Implements structured systems for handling construction waste, including recycling and waste sorting.
Construction Site Improvement Program: An initiative designed to enhance conditions and practices within construction sites, aiming to increase efficiency, safety, and the sustainability of all building activities.
Special Events: Organizes internal events for employees and joint initiatives with the community and local government to promote environmental awareness.
Environmental Compliance: Ensures full compliance with all required environmental regulations, guaranteeing that operations remain sustainable and safe.
Effluent Treatment: Within a construction site, this includes the management of wastewater. After treatment, the water can be reused during construction or safely discharged.
In addition, our developments are also part of the program and are built to provide safety, tranquility, and longevity for future generations.
Ozone treatment in swimming pools.
Ozone treatment in the water tank, making tap water potable.
Anti-noise system between floors (PET wool), a sustainable, intelligent, and effective solution for reducing impact noise between levels.
Extensive use of natural light.
Infrastructure for electric vehicle charging.
Sustainable rainwater harvesting system for common areas.
100% LED lighting.
Polystyrene baseboards.
Double laminated glass with UVA and UVB protection, featuring acoustic and thermal insulation.
Construction waste management.
Thinking, Living, and Acting Sustainably: Social Seal
The Social Seal is an initiative that recognizes social impact projects based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), established in the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda.
Gessele is one of the organizations participating in the Social Seal of Itapema and was certified in 2023 for its commitment to SDGs 12 and 17, declared on the Social Seal platform through the development of one project — the Eco-Royal Program — generating three social impacts and 383 services provided in Itapema, SC.
Standards and Sustainable Practices: ISO
Gessele also adopts international standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
ISO 9001 ensures that the company maintains high standards of quality in its products and services, while ISO 14001 guarantees responsible environmental management.
Standards and Sustainable Practices: ESG
In addition, Gessele aligns itself with the principles of ESG: Environmental, Social and Governance.
ESG represents a set of criteria that evaluates a company’s environmental impact, social responsibility, and governance practices.
