In Samara, the community center and the Sber office have earned top recognition at the national Green Office Awards 2022. The awards celebrate leading office real estate that excels in energy and water efficiency, environmental design, employee health, green purchasing practices, and more. The accolade underscores a growing trend toward sustainable workplaces that blend practical efficiency with wellness and social responsibility.
Located at Vilonovskaya Street, 13, Sberbank’s first public center in Russia and its adjacent office complex were singled out for multiple honors. The national Green Office Awards 2022 honored the Samara facility with the main prize for “Best Green Office” and two additional nominations for “Best Environmental Design and Office/Building Design Solutions” and “Best Office/Building for Employee Health.” These recognitions reflect the project’s commitment to integrating eco-conscious design with functional workspace solutions.
The jury highlighted several standout features: a design that prioritizes environmental stewardship and ergonomic comfort, the replacement of traditional water coolers with advanced filtration systems, a sophisticated energy-saving infrastructure, and an inclusive layout that accommodates diverse user needs. These elements collectively illustrate how sustainability and usability can coexist inside modern workplaces.
The Sber Community Center in Samara is presented as the first of its kind in Russia to fuse an environmentally friendly ethos with community engagement. The center gathers local residents who care about ecology, social support, and cultural development. Free events, discussions on environmental and social initiatives, and community projects are organized by residents who are committed to making a tangible difference in their region and beyond.
From the outset, the project embraced modern materials and technologies that satisfy current environmental standards. The public headquarters and the nearby office were conceived with these green criteria in mind, ensuring a responsible footprint without sacrificing comfort or efficiency. The results demonstrate how sustainable design can be practical, scalable, and welcoming to users from all walks of life.
Representatives from Sberbank have emphasized that integrating green technologies into office spaces is a core part of the bank’s ESG policy. The aim is to provide workplaces that are safe, healthy, and comfortable for customers and employees alike. The sentiment is echoed by officials who view these innovations not simply as compliance, but as a strategic driver of long-term value and community well-being. The Samara center’s recent recognition with a gold certificate for meeting Russian environmental standards reinforces this commitment and signals progress toward broader environmental stewardship across the organization and its footprint. [Source: Sberbank press materials, verified through official ESG communications]