A New Chapter in Cape Town

From 1 March, Solid Green will have a physical presence in Cape Town, strengthening our ability to serve clients in the Western Cape. With increasing demand for in-person and local green building expertise, we are excited to have Jennifer Dean positioned in the Cape Town office. Jennifer will be managing projects, building relationships, and driving new opportunities to support the sustainable transformation of buildings across Cape Town and beyond.

Our new Existing Building Performance (EBP) team will also be based in the Cape Town office, bringing added depth to our service offering. Our new office is located in Urban Hub on Dorp Street in the city centre—a beautiful heritage building that aligns with our commitment to sustainability and adaptive reuse.

Strengthening Our Expertise in Existing Buildings

In addition to our geographic expansion, we are reinforcing our expertise in existing buildings – an essential focus area for driving sustainability and operational efficiency. Solid Green is merging with Imbue Sustainability, and we are pleased to welcome Simon Penso and his team into the Solid Green Team. Simon will be joining Solid Green as a director and leading our newly established Solid Green Performance department. This strategic move allows us to offer comprehensive sustainability solutions for existing buildings, ensuring long-term environmental and financial performance.

Solid Green Performance builds on the long-standing collaboration between Solid Green and Imbue Sustainability. This new department consolidates expertise from both teams to focus on the sustainability performance of existing buildings, net-zero strategies, and operational efficiencies across South Africa and beyond. While Imbue Sustainability continues its focus on the implementation and monitoring of renewable energy projects, Solid Green Performance will leverage our well-established market leadership alongside Imbue’s deep operational expertise to offer a holistic, performance-driven sustainability service for existing building stock.

“This is a game-changer for the industry,” says Simon.

By uniting our strengths, we are better positioned to meet the increasing market demand and regulatory requirements for sustainable solutions. Together, we will set the benchmark for excellence in the field.

Marloes Reinink, CEO of Solid Green, adds:

The collaboration between our teams has evolved over the years, with Imbue Sustainability having always been a key partner for Solid Green in the Existing Building Performance space. The formalisation of Solid Green Performance was the natural next step. By combining forces, we will lead the way in shaping a more sustainable built environment in South Africa.

With a strong Johannesburg foundation and a new presence in Cape Town, Solid Green is excited to expand its reach and continue delivering impact-driven sustainability solutions across the built environment. Whether in Johannesburg, Cape Town, or beyond, we look forward to working with industry stakeholders to create a greener, more sustainable future.

Our One-Stop Shop for Sustainability Solutions

As we continue to grow, our vision is to establish Solid Green as the ultimate One-Stop Shop for sustainability in the built environment. Through the integration of Solid Green Performance, we are now uniquely positioned to provide end-to-end sustainability solutions—from new developments to existing buildings. Our comprehensive services cover green building certifications (Green Star, EDGE, LEED, WELL, etc), Energy Modeling and Simulations ESG strategies, energy and water efficiency consulting, carbon neutrality roadmaps, and operational performance optimisation.

By bringing together industry-leading expertise under one roof, we ensure a seamless experience for our clients, enabling them to meet regulatory requirements, achieve sustainability goals, and future-proof their buildings. Whether you are looking to certify a new development, enhance the efficiency of an existing building, or embark on a net-zero journey, Solid Green is here to support you at every step.

For more information about our services or to connect with our team, feel free to reach out. Let’s build a greener tomorrow, together!

Stay tuned for details about our official opening and launch party—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!