Daftarkhwan | Boulevard Gets LEED Gold Certified

Pakistan incurs over $2 billion in losses every year from climate-related disasters, according to the Asian Development Bank. It ranks among the world's most climate-vulnerable nations, yet contributes less than 1% of global carbon emissions. 

The country has also been urbanizing fast, adding millions of square feet of built space to cities already under pressure from heat, water scarcity and an overstretched power grid. In Pakistan, where green building certification and enforcement of energy efficiency codes remain limited, much of commercial construction is still designed primarily for occupancy rather than long-term performance, resulting in buildings that consume more energy than necessary.

“Developing eco-friendly infrastructure in Pakistan is extremely expensive, while sale prices and rental returns remain relatively low. There is also limited support in terms of tax and duty exemptions, which makes adoption more challenging.” - Rabia Tiwana, Executive Director Kaizen Constructions

Understanding the lasting consequences of climate vulnerability, and the gap that exists within Pakistan's construction ecosystem, our landlord partners, Kaizen Group of Companies, have made sustainability a core part of how they build. Committed to bringing all existing developments to certified green standards by 2030, and designing every new project to achieve LEED Gold or higher, Kaizen is setting a standard for what responsible development looks like in Pakistan.

Daftarkhwan | Boulevard is the first of their developments where this vision takes form.

Located on Main Gulberg Lahore, Boulevard has earned LEED Gold certification this year from the United States Green Building Council, one of the most rigorous green building benchmarks in the world. This certification is backed by outcomes that play an important role in addressing real environmental pressures which Lahore faces daily: 75% waste diversion, 46% water savings and a 35% reduction in carbon emissions against a conventional building baseline.

Every feature of this building solves a real problem. Solar energy integration ensures Boulevard operates with a consistency that modern businesses depend on, keeping it reliable, uninterrupted and self-sufficient. For professionals increasingly making the transition to electric vehicles, on-site EV charging removes a practical barrier that has long made the switch feel premature; with petrol costs continuing to rise, it is an amenity that is rapidly becoming a necessity. Inside, sensor-controlled lighting and advanced air quality systems attend to something most workspaces overlook: the conditions under which people actually do their best work.

“Eco-friendly workplaces provide a healthier and more comfortable environment for employees, which directly improves productivity and well-being. At the same time, they encourage businesses to adopt a more responsible and sustainable approach toward the planet, aligning operations with long-term environmental goals.” - Rabia Tiwana, Executive Director Kaizen Constructions

For Pakistan's corporate sector, green certification is increasingly becoming a prerequisite. International investors, multinational tenants and ESG-conscious businesses are demanding that the spaces they occupy reflect their values. A green building is no longer just an environmental statement, but a business imperative. Building on this shift, Daftarkhwan has partnered with Kaizen who shares a strong commitment to elevating the corporate experience by providing a thoughtful, future-focused development and infrastructure.

Sustainability sits at the core of Daftarkhwan’s philosophy, where coworking turns office space into a shared, resource-efficient ecosystem. By maximizing utilization and reducing duplication of infrastructure, it naturally minimizes waste and environmental impact. This approach also fosters a more flexible, intentional way of working that aligns efficiency with responsibility.

In a city stricken by climate challenges and urban pressures, Daftarkhwan | Boulevard is your eco-conscious, purpose-built space to work and take the lead.