The Offices at Cinnamon Life GreenRE Gold Certification has become a landmark achievement for Sri Lanka’s commercial property sector after the development became the first in the country to receive a Gold rating from GreenRE for sustainable real estate excellence.
The Offices at Cinnamon Life GreenRE Gold Certification marks a first for Sri Lanka
The Offices at Cinnamon Life, developed by John Keells Properties, secured the Gold GreenRE Certification for Sustainable Real Estate Excellence in the Existing Non-Residential Category, setting a new benchmark for environmentally responsible commercial developments in Sri Lanka.
The recognition marks the first occasion that GreenRE has awarded a green building certification to a project in Sri Lanka, highlighting the country’s growing focus on sustainability within the built environment.
The The Offices at Cinnamon Life GreenRE Gold Certification recognises the development’s strong performance in sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmentally conscious design. The award reflects the project’s commitment to creating premium office spaces that support modern business requirements while promoting long-term environmental responsibility and operational efficiency.
GreenRE, established in 2013 by Malaysia’s Real Estate and Housing Developers Association (REHDA), promotes sustainability across the property industry through green building certification systems, professional training, research, and industry awareness programmes. Its certification framework encourages developers to adopt responsible building practices that contribute to more sustainable urban environments across the region.
Located in the heart of Colombo as part of the landmark City of Dreams integrated development, The Offices at Cinnamon Life combines premium commercial facilities with sustainable commercial real estate principles. The development incorporates energy-efficient building systems, optimised resource management, and environmentally responsible operational practices designed to improve workplace efficiency while reducing environmental impact.
These sustainability-focused features help create healthier work environments while supporting businesses that increasingly prioritise environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives when selecting office space.
Commenting on the achievement, John Keells Group Vice President and Property Group Head of Asset Management Rusiru Abeyasinghe said the certification represents an important milestone not only for the development but also for Sri Lanka’s wider commercial real estate industry.
“Receiving the Gold GreenRE Certification is a significant achievement for The Offices at Cinnamon Life and an important milestone for Sri Lanka’s commercial real estate sector. This recognition reflects our continued commitment to developing and operating spaces that align with internationally recognised sustainability standards, while delivering long-term value for businesses, occupants and the wider urban environment,” he said.
The Offices at Cinnamon Life forms part of the larger City of Dreams integrated development, which brings together premium office space, luxury hospitality, residential apartments, retail outlets, restaurants, and entertainment facilities within a single mixed-use destination.
As businesses increasingly seek high-quality office environments that support sustainability goals, the The Offices at Cinnamon Life GreenRE Gold Certification further strengthens the project’s appeal to both local and international corporate tenants.
The recognition also reflects broader changes taking place within Colombo’s commercial property market, where demand continues to grow for buildings that deliver greater energy efficiency, healthier working environments, and long-term operational resilience.
For John Keells Properties, the certification reinforces its strategy of developing internationally competitive projects that align with global environmental standards while supporting Sri Lanka’s urban transformation.
Industry observers note that internationally recognised sustainability certifications are becoming increasingly important in attracting multinational companies and institutional investors, many of whom now consider environmental performance alongside location, infrastructure, and operating costs when making real estate decisions.
The achievement positions The Offices at Cinnamon Life among the region’s leading examples of sustainable commercial real estate, while setting a new benchmark for future commercial developments in Sri Lanka that aim to combine innovation, operational excellence, and environmental responsibility.