VILNIUS - Akropolis Group, a prominent real estate development company in the Baltic region, has recently achieved a "Very Good" rating under the BREEAM In-Use international building sustainability standard for all its shopping centers in Lithuania and Latvia.
The shopping and entertainment centers located in Vilnius, Klaipėda, and Šiauliai in Lithuania, alongside Akropole Alfa in Riga, Latvia, have been upgraded or maintained their "Very Good" assessments. The Vilnius Akropolis Business Centre also improved from a "Good" to a "Very Good" rating. Additionally, Akropole Riga holds a "Very Good" certificate in the BREEAM New Construction category.
Dominykas Mertinas, Head of Marketing and Communications at Akropolis Group, expressed satisfaction with the achievement, stating that it aligns with the group's strategic goals and ESG program, which emphasizes environmental protection, social responsibility, and corporate governance.
Mertinas highlighted that the certification process allowed the company to ensure that they provide top conditions and experiences for both employees and visitors. The Akropolis Group has implemented various initiatives to enhance sustainability and environmental protection, such as water-saving devices, responsible resource management, and the installation of free drinking water stations to reduce plastic use.
The BREEAM certification assesses building sustainability across multiple domains, including the internal environment, energy consumption, water use, transport solutions, materials, waste management, ecology, and pollution. Akropolis Group's efforts in these areas have contributed to their recent certification success.
The audit for the BREEAM certificates was conducted by Vesta Consulting, a company specializing in building sustainability certification and consulting. The achievement of the BREEAM "Very Good" status by Akropolis Group comes ahead of their 2026 target, demonstrating the company's commitment to sustainable development and responsible management of their properties. This information is based on a press release statement.
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