October 21 2025

Written by: Sofía Díaz Miranda, Asociada at O´Donnell 

Sustainability isn’t always measured in solar panels or green roofs. Sometimes, it lies in silent decisions — in how a project is designed, built, or where it’s located.

At O’Donnell, we believe sustainability begins with planning. Building better means thinking about efficiency, location, materials, and how a building can use less energy, consume less water, and have a longer lifespan.

That’s why projects like OD888, OD La Laguna, and OD Tlalpan are certified under EDGE, a tool developed by the World Bank Group’s IFC that evaluates energy savings, water consumption, and material efficiency. Some of these facilities have reached the EDGE Advanced level, achieving reductions of up to 45% in energy use, 52% in water consumption, and 99% in embodied energy in materials.

Beyond recognition, these certifications reflect an integrated way of doing things — developing industrial parks that are efficient, well-located, and built to last. Sustainability is also found in decisions that improve operations, optimize resources, and generate value for companies, people, and cities.

In the case of OD Tlalpan, an old pharmaceutical campus was repurposed into a modern industrial park. Its location — next to the General Anaya Metro station, Metrobús, and other public transport routes — promotes sustainable mobility and reduces dependence on cars. The project also includes a retail area and art spaces that connect with the surroundings and the community, making the park more functional and human.

At O’Donnell, every project is an opportunity to improve the environment and raise the standard of industrial development in Mexico. Because, in the end, true sustainability is built.