Aradei Capital has become the first firm in the country to be named an EDGE Champion by the International Finance Corporation.
The title is given to companies that promise to build and run properties that use less energy and water and produce fewer emissions.
The company’s certified buildings now save about 3,200 megawatt hours of energy every year. That is roughly the yearly use of hundreds of households. They also save 47,600 cubic metres of water, enough to fill around 19 Olympic-sized swimming pools. The projects cut carbon emissions by about 1,700 tonnes a year.
“Developing green assets allows us to reduce our environmental footprint, optimise energy and water efficiency, lower operating costs, and respond to the growing demand for sustainable buildings,” said Nasser Benjelloun, Managing Director of Aradei Capital.
The company started working with the IFC’s EDGE system five years ago. Its Prism headquarters in Casablanca was the first office building in Morocco to reach an advanced level under the scheme.
To qualify, buildings must use at least 20 percent less energy and water and rely on more efficient building materials compared with local standards.
Since then, the firm has rolled out the approach across 23 cities. Its projects include the International Clinic of Khouribga, the country’s first green certified healthcare site. Several retail centres have also been certified, including Sela Park in Casablanca and Témara, and Sela Plaza in Dar Bouazza.
David Tinel, IFC Regional Manager for the Maghreb, said: “Aradei Capital’s leadership as Morocco’s first EDGE Champion highlights the growing momentum for sustainable real estate in the country. This achievement underscores how private sector commitment—supported by global standards like EDGE—can drive energy and water savings at scale while strengthening the resilience and competitiveness of the local property market.”
Aradei Capital now plans to certify at least 80 percent of all its future projects under the EDGE standard. It also aims to upgrade 40 percent of its existing buildings by 2030, rising to 60 percent by 2035.
The company is also rolling out solar panels across its sites with retail partner LabelVie. After early installations in places like Socco Alto and Borj Fez, it plans to expand to 60 locations. The goal is to reach a total solar capacity of 20 megawatts.
At the same time, the business is growing. It plans to invest 3.3 billion dirhams in new projects and upgrades by 2030.
Its latest figures show revenues rose 7 percent to 160 million dirhams in early 2026, helped by steady demand for its commercial spaces and strong rent collection.
What the label means
EDGE stands for Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies. It is a system created by the IFC to encourage buildings that use less energy and water.
EDGE Champion status is given to companies that commit to applying these standards across most of their portfolio, showing that greener buildings can also make financial sense.
