LEED Master Site: Leading Sustainable Infrastructure at Evolution Free Zone

July 2026. For global companies evaluating where to establish, expand, or scale advanced manufacturing operations; achieving performance begins long before a facility becomes operational. It starts with the decisions made at the site level: how infrastructure is planned, how resources are managed, how systems are integrated, and how long-term efficiency is considered from the earliest stages.

At Evolution Free Zone, we have developed a business ecosystem where innovation and operational excellence converge to address the requirements of industries such as Life Sciences, Smart Manufacturing, and Semiconductors.

As a LEED Master Site, Evolution Free Zone integrates shared systems and sitewide criteria under globally recognized standards. This coordinated approach allows eligible campus credits and supporting documentation to be established at the site level, creating a greater foundation for future building projects. It also gives companies a clearer basis for incorporating sustainability from the earliest stages of designing and construction.

LEED: The Global Benchmark for Green Building

Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED—Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design—is the world’s most widely recognized green building rating system. It provides a rigorous, science-based framework for creating healthy, efficient, and environmentally responsible developments.

One of LEED’s most relevant sources of value lies in the operational performance of buildings. Its requirements address areas such as energy and water control, systems commissioning, indoor environmental quality, materials, and resource management. By considering these factors during design and construction, companies can establish stronger conditions for efficient resource use, effective building management, and long-term performance.

Beyond recognition, LEED has become an international benchmark for organizations seeking to strengthen performance, manage resources responsibly, and contribute to more resilient forms of growth.

As companies strengthen their ESG strategies, operating within a Business Ecosystem with shared sustainability criteria can align environmental priorities with long-term operational objectives.

This trend is reflected in Deloitte’s 2024 CxO Sustainability Report, which highlights the growing strategic relevance of sustainability among business leaders:

• 85% of global businesses have increased their investment in sustainability initiatives over the previous year.
• 92% believe their companies can grow while maintaining responsible practices.
• 45% are transforming their business models and strategies to address climate change and sustainability as a central business priority.

Within this context, Evolution Free Zone’s LEED Master Site designation gives companies a practical pathway to integrate these sustainability considerations into the design and construction of their facilities from day one.

The LEED Master Site designation applies to large-scale developments guided by a unified master plan. As each building pursues its own LEED Certification, facilities within Evolution Free Zone can draw on eligible shared credits and documentation established at the site level, reducing duplication throughout the certification process while maintaining consistency across the Industrial Park.

This approach offers:

• A more efficient certification process and reduced administrative complexity.
• Greater planning efficiency through shared sustainability benchmarks.
• Greater consistency and effectiveness across all future projects.
• Greater credibility and trust among investors and ESG stakeholders.

The success of this structure is already visible in the facilities developed at Evolution Free Zone. AVNA has achieved LEED Silver Certification, while Trelleborg Medical Solutions’ facility has earned LEED Gold Certification. These milestones demonstrate how the LEED Master Site model creates a practical foundation for organizations seeking to align operational excellence with internationally recognized sustainability standards.

Infrastructure Designed for Performance and Sustainability

Every aspect of our 124-hectare High-Tech Business Park has been developed to support efficient operations, while contributing to responsible resource management.

As the first industrial park in Costa Rica to be designed entirely through Building Information Modeling (BIM), Evolution Free Zone leverages advanced planning methodologies to improve precision, optimize resources, and enhance long-term performance.

This vision is reflected across the Park’s core infrastructure:

• On-site solar farm supporting renewable energy generation for common areas.
• Smart monitoring systems for water treatment, energy consumption, and electricity in real time.
• 100% reuse of treated water for irrigation of green areas throughout the Park.
• Data Center, designed to international standards for reliability, security, and business continuity.
• Full redundancy across electrical, communications, and water systems to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Direct access to Route 1, facilitating logistics efficiency and rapid access to domestic and international markets.

Our LEED Master Site designation reinforces a broader commitment to creating a business ecosystem where companies can align responsible resource management with operational excellence. Through world-class infrastructure, shared sustainability standards, and a platform designed for future growth, we enable organizations to strengthen their ESG objectives, while enabling the next generation of advanced manufacturing industries.

Backed by more than 20 years of experience from our developer, CODE Development Group, Evolution Free Zone reflects a long-term vision focused on strengthening competitiveness.