BRD launches the Habitat Verde mortgage loan

The Romanian Council for Green Buildings (RoGBC) became the partner of BRD Groupe Societe Generale. Through this strategic partnership, BRD will provide the Habitat Verde real estate loan with lower interest rates for the acquisition of Green Homes by RoGBC certified real estate.

Buyers of a green home will also be able to enjoy benefits such as: a high quality home, with lower maintenance costs, healthy and environmentally friendly.

"Launched in 2014, the Green Homes & Green Mortgage program now extends to 17 countries through the international SMARTER finance for families initiative, which encourages the development of green financing solutions. We are glad that BRD has joined the program through the Habitat Verde mortgage loan for green homes certified by Romania Green Building Council ”said Dr. Ec. Monica Ardeleanu, Executive Director, Romania Green Building Council.

"Within the BRD strategy related to ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) we have established a clear mission, that of building together with our clients a better and more sustainable future. Therefore, we are glad that we can contribute concretely, through this comprehensive range of green loans, to the transition to activities with less carbon dioxide emissions and with a reduced impact on the environment ", said Anca Nutiu, Executive Director dep. Marketing & Product Management PF.

The most important aspects of a green home are:
- It is energy efficient and uses as much green energy as possible (from renewable sources) generating not only a positive impact on the environment, but also on its inhabitants through lower utility costs;

- It is made of environmentally friendly, low-carbon, durable, high-quality materials that will reduce the cost of repairs and help to produce less waste and reduce the impact on the environment over time. ;

- Indoor air quality is improved by ventilation solutions and the use of materials without toxic compounds.

About Romania Green Building Council (ROGBC)

Romania Green Building Council is a non-profit association that promotes environmental responsibility in the construction sector, being the organization that grants Green Homes certification.

Green Homes is the best-known national certification system for the residential sector.