🏢 VTrust Tower: Cambodia’s EDGE-Certified Commercial Building & First Green Bond Achievement
Blue Snow Consulting & Engineering is proud to be part of a landmark achievement in Cambodia’s sustainable development landscape. The VTrust Tower, a modern 15-storey commercial building in Phnom Penh, has been officially awarded the EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) Certification, setting new standards for green building design in the country.
📍 Strategic Location in Phnom Penh’s Commercial District
VTrust Tower is located in the heart of Khan 7 Makara, a thriving commercial area surrounded by shopping malls, banks, supermarkets, cinemas, and entertainment hotspots. Designed for urban professionals and businesses, the building features:
- Spacious basement parking for 138 cars and 300 motorbikes
- Easy access to essential amenities and public transport
- Premium office space with sustainable features
🌱 EDGE Certification: Green Performance Highlights
The VTrust Tower was certified under the EDGE green building standard, demonstrating superior performance in resource efficiency. The project achieved:
- 🔹 52% reduction in water usage
- 🔹 24% decrease in operational energy consumption
- 🔹 84% reduction in embodied energy of construction materials
These achievements are calculated against local Cambodian baseline standards, reflecting the building’s advanced sustainability strategy.
💰 Unlocking Cambodia’s First Green Bond
Beyond energy and water savings, the VTrust Tower’s sustainability credentials made it possible to secure Cambodia’s first-ever green bond—a major milestone in sustainable finance. This bond will support future green development and shows how green-certified buildings can attract responsible investment in emerging markets.
🔧 Blue Snow’s Role in Sustainable Certification
As trusted sustainability consultants, Blue Snow Consulting & Engineering provided support and expertise throughout the EDGE certification process, helping the project meet its performance goals and align with global green building benchmarks.
Our consultancy continues to drive sustainable progress in Southeast Asia through international certifications such as: