VBI LOG Aratu is a logistics warehouse at Simões Filho, Bahia. The property is being delivered in a phased manner, the first phase was completed in the first quarter of 2021, and the second is scheduled for the second quarter of 2022.

The EDGE seal is a sustainable building certification system for emerging markets created by IFC, a World Bank Group member institution. Having a simplified certification process provides more agility for builders and developers who aim at practices aligned with sustainable construction trends.

The EDGE certificate can be applied to a range of developments, including residential and commercial buildings, homes, apartments, hotels, resorts, offices, hospitals, and retail stores.

According to the VBI, the asset will allow a 53% reduction in water consumption and a 48% reduction in energy consumption. According to data from the SiiLA Market Analytics platform, VBI LOG Aratu is a class A development, with more than 100 thousand sq meters of total area and a pre-leased area of 64 thousand sq meters for the e-commerce sector.