Athora Netherlands moves to sustainable office building

Athora Netherlands is moving to Amsterdam. The pension and life insurer, known for the Zwitserleven and Reaal brands, recently signed the lease agreement with EDGE Amsterdam West. This striking office building, at a stone's throw from Sloterdijk Station, dates back to the 1970s and has recently been redeveloped into a state-of-the-art and sustainable multi-tenant building.  

EDGE Amsterdam West is one of the most sustainable office buildings in Europe with the highest sustainability scores from BREAAM and WELL. With more than 6,000 m² of solar panels and underground thermal energy storage, the building provides more energy than it consumes. The office is equipped with smart sensors that ensure, among other things, a healthy working environment. 

The choice of EDGE Amsterdam West reflects the importance Athora Netherlands places on sustainability. Sustainable investment and corporate social responsibility are fundamental to Athora Netherlands, which has repeatedly been named by VBDO as the insurer with the most responsible investing policy. 

Future of working

Willem van Biezen, Manager Facilities says: “Athora Netherlands wants to contribute to a sustainable world. The fact that we also express this in the choice of our housing makes me particularly proud. We are very excited to move to Edge West and to work in this inspiring and advanced office environment. I look forward to continuing to collaborate with the current tenants in which I see a group of like-minded organisations who are keen to shape the future of work.” 

Innovative work environment

With the move, Athora Netherlands brings its housing in line with its smaller organization, and the modern and innovative work environment is in line with the new hybrid way of working that Athora Netherlands advocates.  

Athora Netherlands leases over 5,800 square meters of office space in EDGE Amsterdam West. The approximately 700 employees based in Amstelveen will move to Amsterdam in March 2023. In the realization of this transaction Athora Netherlands was assisted by DRS Makelaars and Osborne Clarke.