Get on the train. Vol. 2 in Olivia Garden. That’s what it sounded like!

It was an amazing concert of combined choirs! The Olivia Centre Choir under the direction of Wiktoria Pagieła and the Chamber Choir under the direction of Małgorzata Kuchtyk have once again invited you to join us on a musical journey. This time we were swaying to the rhythm of hits in Olivia Garden.

 

The repertoire includes well-known and popular pieces from the genre of popular music, sung to the accompaniment of Adam Pietrzak – piano / keyboards and Jarosław Stokowski – double bass / bass guitar. This train takes you on a journey without a ticket!

 

About the Chamber Choir
We are a vocal-instrumental ensemble. We play and sing songs by various authors and in different musical styles – from gospel to the most popular songs of The Beatles or Stevie Wonder. Our mission is to have fun and infect others with passion and energy. The beginnings of the choir date back to 2007, but we have been singing in the form we have been singing in today since 2009. During this time, we played in various places – the Baltic Philharmonic, the cultural centre in Kartuzy, the Sheraton Hotel, the Forest Opera, cafes and restaurants. In 2011 we released the album “Tuesday 17.30”, which includes m.in. “A Song Is Good for Everything” by the Old Men’s Cabaret or the jazz standard “On the Sunny Side of the Street”. In January 2017 we premiered our latest album “10/20”, where we present our arrangements of songs such as “Sweet dreams” by Eurythmics or “Hotel California” by Eagles.

 

About the Olivia Centre Choir
The Olivia Centre Choir under the direction of Wiktoria Pagieła is a group of people of different ages, representing many organizations. Their love for music brought them together. Currently, the team consists of almost 50 people and brings together representatives of Olivia Centre companies, such as: Pomerania Development Agency, Amazon, Avaus, Bayer, EPAM Systems (Poland) sp. z o.o., Energa from the ORLEN Group, Kitrum, Lyreco, O4 Coworking, PKN Orlen S.A., RICOH Business Services, Skills Group, Winning Moves. The choir’s repertoire includes mainly popular and classical music, as well as carols and pastorals from different parts of the world. In 2022, the choir released its debut album “Dobre Tony”.

 

Family picnic at Olivia

On June 3, 2023, as part of the celebration of Children’s Day and the celebration of the “VIVA Oliwa” district, an EcoPicnic was held at the Olivia Centre business center in Gdańsk.

 

The EcoPicnic was addressed to a diverse group of recipients, including residents of Olivia Centre, employees of companies based in this business centre and their families. The event also attracted students, parents and the teaching staff of Primary School No. 35 with Sports Departments in Gdańsk Oliwa, as well as residents and guests visiting Oliwa.

 

The main objective of the event was to promote the principles of sustainable development, raise the level of environmental awareness and shape ecological attitudes in society. As part of the EcoPicnic, knowledge in the field of climate, environmental protection and sustainable development was disseminated, with particular emphasis on the role of new technologies in the service of the environment. A significant contribution to this part of the programme was made by the Foundation for the Development of the University of Gdańsk.

 

 

In order to achieve the specific objective of shaping pro-environmental behaviours, the organisers focused on direct actions that have a direct impact on the environment. Particular attention was paid to children and adolescents, among whom these attitudes were shaped using various forms of ecological activity.

 

 

The event also served to promote social activation and build a sense of community among the inhabitants of Gdańsk, the employees of Olivia Centre and the participants of the picnic. The organized activities were aimed at emphasizing the common goals of taking care of the space in which we live, work and develop.

 

 

To sum up, the EcoPicnic was an event that allowed for an effective combination of environmental education and social integration. The experience gained and the positive reactions of the participants are an encouragement for further actions in this direction.

 

Thanks to the publications on the Olivia Centre website and the publications of partners, the information about the event reached over 80 thousand unique users. The task called: Family EcoPicnic was carried out thanks to a grant granted by the Provincial Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management in Gdańsk. The eligible cost of the task amounted to PLN 41,193.40, the amount co-financed: PLN 36,213.12.

 

In addition, the picnic was co-organised by: Olivia Centre, the Foundation for the Development of the University of Gdańsk, the Oliwa Town Hall of Culture and the Gdańsk Community Foundation.

 

Olivia Centre’s second ESG report!

Once again, we have published an ESG (Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance) report. If you haven’t seen it yet, we recommend it!

The year 2022 was full of events that affected the day-to-day functioning of many areas of business. The Russian invasion of Ukraine, the ongoing consequences of the pandemic, the global economic slowdown and the ongoing climate change have made it necessary to responsibly adapt business to the changes, taking into account the legal framework and market requirements. The ESG report of Grupa Tonsa – the owner of Olivia Centre – is a summary of activities in the field of sustainable development and fulfilment of commitments to the community and the environment in 2022.

 

 

Responsible construction

In March 2022, Olivia Centre buildings renewed their WELL Health-Safety Rating certificates with the highest number of points that can be obtained. This is a repeat of the previous year’s achievement, when Olivia achieved such a result as the first investment in the world. WELL HSR certification is a data-driven, independently verified assessment of buildings that focuses on the analysis of operating policies, standards of use and maintenance. In addition, in 2022, Olivia Star received the final BREEAM certificate in the as-built phase, taking into account the arrangement of the lease space (Fully Fitted) with an Excellent grade.

 

We are aware that our actions have an impact on the environment in which we operate, which is why we take responsibility for them at every stage of the investment. All our buildings are designed and built according to the highest quality and environmental standards, which is confirmed by their high marks in the multi-criteria building certification. However, we set higher standards for ourselves. Through numerous upgrades and responsible operational decisions, we optimize our impact on the environment and people. Last year, we reduced our water consumption by as much as 33% compared to the base year, and the greenhouse gas intensity of Scope 1 and 2 decreased by as much as 21%. In addition, the implementation of the Tork Paper Circle programme has allowed us to reduce our Scope 3 emissions by a relative 3,040 kg of CO
2

.
– says Agata Kwapisiewicz, ESG Officer at Olivia Centre.

Stable business, engaged community

Olivia Centre helps to develop local business and economy, attracting further investments in the region and enabling the creation of new jobs. The Centre also actively supports the activities of the local community associated with the Oliwa district, among others by supporting modernisation works in the district, organising activities for children and seniors and providing support to local schools.

 

Despite many challenges, 2022 ended for Olivia with record results in terms of office space leasing (92% of leased space at the end of 2022) and we attracted Residents representing new, previously absent industries.

 

A particular expression of the commitment of the community gathered around the business center were the actions that took place just a few hours after the Russian attack on Ukraine. The residents of Olivia Centre, with the full support and commitment of the centre’s team, were ready to help their neighbours. Olivia also joined the systemic support by providing a ground-floor premises for a “cost-free store” Take&Go, run by the Up Foundation on behalf of the City of Gdańsk. It was one of the city’s three distribution points for donations collected by the local government and its subordinate institutions.

 

In addition to the official organizational activities, many people had a need to implement additional, personal initiatives in the field of providing help. The details of these activities are also discussed in the ESG report for 2022.

 

The spontaneous but effective activity of the community associated with Olivia Centre once again made us realize how important it is to build a sense of belonging and agency. – adds Maciej Olszewski, who coordinates Olivia’s community initiatives on a daily basis.

What’s next?

The report prepared by Olivia Centre contains a summary of everything that is most important from the point of view of environmentally and socially responsible investments. It is a compendium of knowledge about the centre’s activities in 2022, as well as a commitment to make further progress in the field of sustainable development.

 

Our priority for the coming years is to maintain the status of Olivia Centre as a comfortable work space and a centre of business, leisure, culture and social engagement. In particular, this refers to the responsibility for the current implementations and setting higher and higher requirements in the area of planned investments, also by responding to the needs of individual stakeholders and extensive partnerships with scientific institutions at all levels, the local community and business environment institutions – sums up Bogusław Wieczorek, Management Board’s Plenipotentiary for Public Relations.

 

We are committed to taking action to ensure the health, safety and comfort of people. We also want to stay on track to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Last year, we launched a cyclical analysis of the real estate portfolio using the CRREM (Carbon Risk Real Estate Monitor) tool, which – together with the climate risk analysis carried out in accordance with the TCFD (Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures) guidelines – allowed us to develop an optimal decarbonisation path. Thanks to it, we have set ourselves further climate goals, which we presented in the report. – adds Agata Kwapisiewicz.

Methodology

We have developed our ESG Report despite the fact that we are not obliged to do so. This decision is based primarily on the desire to communicate openly with our stakeholders and to point out important aspects related to caring for the environment, on which we undoubtedly have a huge impact. We are also aware of the fact that legislative changes, including the CSRD Directive, will soon have a significant impact on the expectations of our stakeholders. That is why we are already providing them with the information they will soon need, and the use of the most popular international reporting standards GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) will allow them to easily find the required data and compare it with the market. In addition, due to our membership in the UNGC, the report refers to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). – sums up Agata Kwapisiewicz.

 

Report pl

Report en

Let’s protect the Baltic Sea!

The Baltic Sea is not only an element of our identity. It is a good that we should take special care of. How do we do it? Not particularly… It’s a sensitive sea. Including. Because they are characterized by low salinity and difficult access to ocean waters. But it is not the geographical conditions of the Baltic Sea that cause him difficulties. The truth is that the biggest problem of the Baltic Sea is… man.

 

It is us who have contributed to the fact that the following are listed as the greatest threats to the Baltic Sea:

  • increasing area of dead zones,
  • lack of effectively managed marine protected areas;
  • ghost nets,
  • the negative consequences of unsustainable fisheries for marine nature.

Today, the Baltic Sea is one of the most polluted seas in the world. It is a reservoir that undergoes enormous eutrophication, i.e. fertilization. The sea under great pressure from climate change; And finally, the sea, which, although not dying, needs our care and active action to remain as close as possible to the form we know.

 

In 2021, HELCOM (Helsinki Commission – Commission for the Protection of the Baltic Marine Environment) adopted an updated Baltic Sea Action Plan (BSAP).

It applies to m.in. biodiversity, eutrophication, hazardous substances, climate change, marine litter, shipping and fisheries. It contains about 200 specific actions to be taken to protect the Baltic Sea. All of them are to be implemented by 2030 at the latest.

 

The fate of the Baltic Sea also depends on us. Our day-to-day decisions (including holiday decisions) and our lifestyles have an impact on the fragile marine ecosystem. Let’s make our sea still as beautiful as you see it in the Olivia Star exhibition. What can we do to improve the condition of the Baltic Sea? Let’s be aware, responsible and more eco-friendly.

 

Let’s produce less waste:

  • let’s reduce the use of plastic (and preferably give it up); plastic is one of the most troublesome problems in the Baltic Sea (and beyond);
  • make informed purchasing decisions – buy only as much as you need;
  • segregate rubbish carefully;
  • Let’s try to give waste a second life.

 

Let’s reduce our daily water consumption:

  • do not turn on the water fully when it is not necessary;
  • turn off the water in moments (even short ones) when it is not being used;
  • take a shower instead of a bath;
  • use rainwater (e.g. for watering flowers);
  • Start the dishwasher only when it is full and use the “eco” programs.

 

Let’s take care of our ecosystem:

  • let’s check where our fish comes from and whether it is not threatened with extinction – some fish available in stores are protected and may come from illegal fishing;
  • pay attention to the composition of clothes and choose those that are made of natural fabrics;
  • let’s get involved in cleaning up forests, beaches, rivers and lakes;
  • Let’s plant trees.

 

Let’s reduce greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere:

  • Instead of a car, we should more often choose a bike ride or public transport;
  • choose products with energy efficiency class A;
  • turn off unused electronic devices;
  • Let’s use heating and cooling rationally.

 

More:

baltyk.onet.pl

wwf.pl/morza-i-oceany

Easier to and from Olivia!

Do you travel by car (but we still encourage you to commute by public transport or bicycle)? We have some useful and good information for you.

 

To make it easier for you to get in and out of Olivia, to reduce car, bicycle and pedestrian congestion during rush hours, and thus save time and fuel as drivers, we have decided on a few practical solutions that will accompany us from May 15th!

 

EASIER TO OLIVIA

  • There is already a roundabout next to Olivia Prime A, thanks to which you will be able to turn around safer , easier and smoother.
  • We have provided two-way traffic at Olivia Prime A – not only will you be able to leave the car parks in Olivia Six and Olivia Prime, but you will also be able to easily reach them.
  • During peak hours, you will save a few minutes, entering the Olivia Centre, the so-called ‘bypass’. Drivers from Gdansk are advised to skip the exit to our city centre (the one with the lights) and turn back at the first permitted place.

 

EASIER WITH OLIVIA

If you leave Olivia at critical hours (3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m ., 5:00 p.m.), use our “ring road”.

  • You will avoid a “longer stop” at the main exit from Olivia.
  • And you will immediately turn to Gdynia without having to turn back.

 

REMEMBER!

There are special rules of the road in Olivia, which is indicated by the “residential zone” signs . That means m.in. that:

  • the pedestrian has the right of way over the vehicle and does not have to use the sidewalk or pedestrian path,
  • the permissible speed of the vehicle in the residential zone is 20 km/h,
  • a child up to 7 years of age may use the road without the supervision of an elderly person,
  • Leaving the residential zone onto the road is treated as joining the traffic.

THIS WILL BE USEFUL TO YOU

Rent a parking space with the My Olivia app!

About car parks (including price list)

 

Olivia ART. This is how art happens

We cordially invite you to the next, 26. already the exhibition of the Olivia ART series. This time, in the lobby of Olivia Star, we will present the works of the Tri-City artist,
Maja Mach-Jodłowska.
Maja is a digital artist, painter and talented ceramicist. On a daily basis, she is a co-owner of Talkersi.pl – a language school that is famous for its interesting, original method of instant English learning.

 

– I found my passion for creating in myself as a child. I draw inspiration from colours and shapes. I’m fascinated by unpredictable combinations because they bring an element of surprise and a breath of fresh air. The creative process drives me to life. It gives me joy, a sense of accomplishment and fills me with energy – says the artist. And we invite you, see for yourself!

 

Admission to the exhibition is free.

 

The exhibition in the lobby of Olivia Star is open to visitors from 19 May 2023.

 

Maja Mach-Jodłowska Circles of life

 

About the Olivia ART project

 

The Olivia ART project was initiated many years ago with chamber concerts of the Olivia Camerata series. Right after that, we decided to present in Olivia not only the outstanding musicians of the Tri-City, but also other artists – painters, sculptors, photographers. We have opened a mini-gallery open to all guests in the lobby of our most representative building, Olivia Star. It is here that you can admire the works of Pomeranian artists for many years. Among them are employees of Olivia’s companies…

 

You’ve already seen m.in with us. works
by Piotr and Paweł Cielątkowski
,
Vera Derevyanko
,
Jarosław Kołodziejski
,
Agnieszka Matras
,
Weronika Macedońska
and the young
Julia Biały.
In 2022, as many as 5 exhibitions presented in the Olivia Star lobby were co-organized by our Photography Club. Its members used the knowledge gained during workshops with experts to amaze the effect of their creative work – places, events, and people captured in the frames. Together with them, we invited residents and residents of the Tri-City to the exhibitions “Gdańsk Unobvious”, “Good Tony: Meet Olivia’s Choir”, “Sea You” (reportage photography), “Olive in Olivia” (landscape photography), “12 Shades of Olivia” (architecture photography).

 

From mid-March this year. on Olivia’s patio we presented, as part of the Olivia ART project fragment of the Warriors collection, by a Gdańsk sculptor, prof. Academy of Fine Arts of Tomasz Sobisz, which has many unique works exhibited in various parts of Europe.

 

More about Olivia ART (video)

 

Did you know?

  • 94% of employees believe that the presence of works of art in offices increases their attractiveness (source: Business Committee for the Arts).
  • 61% believe that works of art inspire them to think and work more creatively (source: British Council for Offices)
  • 30% of art has an impact on the well-being of employees and the communication of office visitors. In the space where it is present, our efficiency increases by 15%, up to 30% (source: Puls HR).

 

Do you want to present your work in Olivia?

 

 

The final of the Football League is on May 31st!

Another season of the Olivia Football League is underway. 7 teams entered the competition. They fight like lions! The FINAL is just around the corner! The best of the best will compete! In the semi-final matches, the following teams competed:

 

On May 24, the semi-final matches were played by:

  • at 17:30 Epam vs Arrow (7:5)
  • at 20:30 Energa vs Omida (7:5)

 

On May 26 at 5:30 p.m., Omida and Arrow will play the match for third place.

 

On May 31, the grand finale! Energa vs. Epam! Kick-off is 5:30 p.m.

 

And this is what the leaderboard looks like

 

The fourth edition of the Oliwa Neighbourhood Budget. Submit your project!

Olivia Centre, one of the most dynamically developing office centres in Europe, has been not only developing its business for years, but also actively involved in the life of the local community. An example is the “Oliwa Neighbourhood Budget”, which has been implemented for four years. This initiative, which is an expression of corporate social responsibility, enables the inhabitants of Oliwa to influence the development of their surroundings.

 

Oliwa Neighbourhood Budget – how does it work?

The Oliwa Neighbourhood Budget is a programme that allows the residents of Oliwa to submit their ideas for social and infrastructure projects that can contribute to improving the quality of life in the district. Olivia Centre, as the organiser of the initiative, provides funds to cover the costs of implementation of selected projects submitted by residents. The budget was established on the initiative of Olivia Centre, and one of the Gdańsk councillors, a local cultural animator Andrzej Stelmasiewicz, also participates financially in it. All previous editions of the neighbourhood budget have made it possible to co-finance projects with a total value of nearly PLN 70,000. The selection is made by a jury consisting of local activists, cultural animators, representatives of institutions and sponsors.

 

Olivia Centre: community in the first place

Olivia Centre is strongly involved in building a community of residents and supporting the community of the Oliwa district. The aim of the Oliwa Neighbourhood Budget is not only to improve infrastructure or organise social events, but also to build a sense of community and civic engagement. By supporting local initiatives, Olivia Centre builds trust and good relations with the inhabitants of Oliwa, while promoting values that are important to the business community in the centre, such as innovation, responsibility and commitment.

 

How do I submit a project?

The pool of funds allocated for the financed projects will amount to PLN 18 thousand. Both soft projects (organization of meetings, courses or workshops) as well as infrastructure projects that will permanently fit into the character of the Oliwa space can apply for funding. The call for applications in this year’s edition lasts until 7 September 2023 and takes place using the form on the website: www.oliviacentre.com/o-nas/formularz-budzet/.

 

Completed projects

During the four years of operation of the Oliwa Neighbourhood Budget, many different projects have been implemented. Among them were both those related to local infrastructure, such as the expansion of the Oliwa Recreation Station on the premises of the nearby Primary School No. 35, as well as social initiatives, including workshops for children and cultural projects. In the last edition, the following projects were won: “Neighbourhood in the Gate”, “Sportowy Gaj” and puppet making workshops.

The first one consisted in the organization of integration meetings in the autumn and winter period, providing an attraction for the youngest residents of the district, seniors, as well as guests from Ukraine who settled in Oliwa. Thanks to the implementation of the “Sports Grove” project, more publicly available physical exercise equipment was installed on the premises of Primary School No. 35, intended both for the school’s students (during lessons) and other residents of Oliwa during extracurricular hours. The third project that received funding were puppetry workshops carried out in the Oliwa Library, Primary School No. 35 and the First Social Primary School.

Working on the workshops at every stage: from working on the idea and preparing materials, to working with the participants, gave me great satisfaction. Handicraft activities are great for the development and well-being of both adults and children. I am glad that thanks to the funds from the Oliwa Neighbourhood Budget I was able to implement this project. – says Małgorzata Martusewicz, the author of the application and the workshop animator.

 

Olivia Centre, through the organisation of the Oliwa Neighbourhood Budget, shows that a business centre is also a responsibility for the environment and the life of the local community. The inhabitants of Oliwa are often our Residents and people who take advantage of Olivia’s cultural or gastronomic offer – from the youngest participants of Lego workshops, to seniors, spectators of theatrical performances staged at the 34th Winter Olympics. Floor. I am convinced that this synergy not only contributes to the development of Oliwa, but also creates an atmosphere in which the residents feel important and appreciated, being able to implement their civic intentions with the budget provided by us” – sums up Bogusław Wieczorek from Olivia Centre, who is also a member of the Council for Volunteering at the Mayor of Gdansk.

Challenges, Innovation and Commitment to Sustainability

2022 was no ordinary year. From Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the ongoing pandemic, to the global economic slowdown, to broken supply chains and climate change, businesses have had to adapt to new realities. Among them, Olivia Centre, a business centre managed by the Tonsa Group, summed up its ESG activities by once again publishing its annual report.

 

Responsible Construction: Adoption of WELL and BREEAM Certification

Olivia Centre is one of the few places in the world with WELL and BREEAM certification, proving the highest quality and environmental standards. But that’s not all – in 2022, Olivia Centre buildings renewed their WELL certificates, reaching the full pool of 25/25 points. In addition, Olivia Star has also received the final BREEAM certificate in the as-built phase, taking into account the arrangement of the lease space (Fully Fitted) with an Excellent grade.

Olivia Centre does not limit itself only to meeting the requirements of certification. Thanks to numerous upgrades and responsible operational decisions, the centre managed to reduce its water consumption by 33% and its greenhouse gas intensity by 21% last year.

 

Every hit is a point for the planet – circular paper economy

Olivia Centre is the first business centre in Poland to implement Tork PaperCircle – an innovative service for recycling used paper towels. Tork PaperCircle is the world’s first project to recycle recycled paper towels. Over the course of 8 months, more than 7 tonnes of paper towels were used in Olivia Centre… and they were all recovered! Thanks to the implementation of the program, the center has reduced its carbon dioxide emissions by 3,040 kg! This exorbitant amount of CO2 is equivalent to the amount that about 140 mature trees absorb in a year.

 

Stable business, engaged community

Olivia Centre actively supports the development of the local community. The Centre organises initiatives such as the “Oliwa Neighbourhood Budget”, allowing residents to submit ideas for social and infrastructure projects that can improve the quality of life in the Oliwa district. Olivia Centre covers the costs of selected projects, creating trust and building relationships with the local community.

The business centre reacted quickly to the Russian attack on Ukraine by organising aid for its affected neighbours. Supported by the Olivia Centre team, the city authorities made the premises available for a cost-free Take&Go store, one of the city’s three points of distribution of gifts for Ukrainians.

What’s next?

Olivia Centre plans to maintain its status as a comfortable space for work, rest, culture and social engagement. The Centre aims to limit global warming to 1.5°C by introducing further measures aimed not only at protecting the environment, but also at the health, safety and comfort of people – including future generations. We set high standards for ourselves and will strive to achieve climate neutrality by the end of 2045. – says Agata Kwapisiewicz, ESG Officer at Olivia Centre.

 

Reporting methodology

Although Olivia Centre is not obliged to publish an ESG report, it has decided to do so in order to communicate openly with stakeholders and indicate aspects related to care for the environment. The ESG report for 2022 was prepared in accordance with the international GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) standards, as well as referring to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Gdansk business centre is a great example of how ESG activities can be implemented in practice in business buildings. With its commitment to sustainable development, both in the environmental and social dimensions, Olivia Centre contributes to creating a future that is more responsible, resilient and sustainable.

Olivia Centre’s Code of Conduct

Olivia Centre is committed to adhering to the highest standards in the field of social and environmental responsibility, in particular standards convergent with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the universal principles of the United Nations Global Compact.

Our Code of Conduct has been prepared not only to indicate and emphasize our values, but also to provide a clear guideline for all entities cooperating and wishing to cooperate with us. It is a set of principles that reflect our practices, and which are focused on four main areas, representing general, business, social and environmental expectations.

As a conscious organization, we expect all collaborators to comply with at least the rules contained in the following document. When selecting business partners, we are guided by, among other things, whether the values set out in our Code are shared, implemented and respected by them, reserving the right to verify the above.

The Code of Conduct of Olivia Centre is addressed to our employees and associates as well as to all entities that are or will be related to Olivia Centre by legal or factual relationship; to Residents, contractors, contractors, customers, suppliers, service providers or capital providers.

Whenever we talk about legal provisions in the Code of Conduct, we mean the regulations currently in force in the territory of the Republic of Poland, the country where Olivia Centre operates.

Get to know the Olivia Centre Code of Conduct.