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City Point Okęcie is the first building in Poland to feature Ruukki® LowCarbon sandwich panels. Owned by Peakside Capital, this modern and sustainable logistics facility was built in cooperation between Ruukki Polska and Depenbrock Polska, who were responsible for supplying and installing the building envelope solutions.
The Ruukki® LowCarbon panels manufactured at Ruukki’s Oborniki plant are made of SSAB Zero™ steel, a low-emission material produced from recycled steel using biogas and fossil-free electricity. The use of this raw material combined with renewable energy-based production processes reduces the carbon footprint of the panels by 42% compared to standard panels – as confirmed by environmental product declarations (EPDs). The panels are coated with GreenCoat Pural BT Satin, which contains rapeseed oil and other renewable bio-based raw materials.
“This project is an excellent example of how, together with our partners and customers, we can contribute to revolutionizing construction in the future. We are proud to be driving change in the industry with Ruukki’s new LowCarbon products developed with sustainability and the entire life cycle of buildings in mind,” says Waldemar Szostak, CEE Business Director, Building Envelopes, Ruukki.
Modern cargo terminal
City Point Okęcie is a Build-to-Suit (BTS) project that started in spring 2025. Covering over 11,000 m² of warehouse and office space, it has been designed to meet the highest environmental standards. Representing one of the most innovative urban logistics investments, the building was completed and put into use in July 2025, and will house the international Welcome Airport Services cargo terminal. The general contractor was Depenbrock Polska Sp. z o.o.
“Delivering a construction project as the general contractor is a complex process that requires professionalism from design all the way to handover of the completed building. The new City Point Okęcie cargo terminal is based on modern technologies, including energy-efficient materials, intelligent building management systems, as well as advanced construction methods and prefabrication,” says Marcin Popek, Project Manager, Depenbrock Polska.
Environmental standards meet customer expectations
The Peakside Capital project stands out for its sustainable solutions in energy efficiency, water resources management, and green construction. The execution included all the necessary measures to meet the EU Taxonomy for new buildings and BREEAM and LEED certification requirements.
“By introducing innovative solutions in our industrial buildings in Poland, we take full responsibility for their quality and durability. Cooperation with Ruukki is a conscious, long-term investment supporting both the circular economy and the challenges posed by climate change. The choice of low-carbon sandwich panels made entirely from recycled steel is the perfect match with Peakside Capital’s circular economy commitments. In addition, the new color standard of the panels reduces heat absorption, which not only improves the energy efficiency of buildings but also extends their lifespan,” says Katarzyna Krześniak, ESG Project Manager, Peakside Capital.
Thanks to these choices, Peakside can deliver modern and sustainable buildings that are prepared for future climate challenges and can operate for decades without major renovations.
Cooperation for sustainable construction
In addition to the LowCarbon sandwich panels, Ruukki also delivered a complete Ruukki Forma wall system for the office section of the building.
“We are very pleased that the entire building envelope was made with Ruukki solutions. It was an amazing feeling to see the first LowCarbon panels manufactured in Poland leave the Oborniki plant and be installed on the walls of the City Point hall. They look exactly like standard panels, but all of us – the investor, the contractor, and of course Ruukki – were aware that we were part of a unique project, helping to change the way people think about building products. Materials such as sandwich panels and façade claddings can truly make a difference for sustainable construction,” says Dariusz Borowski, Area Sales Manager, Building Envelopes, Ruukki Polska.