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L'Aljub, owned by the global real estate investment manager, DWS, is among the 9 best rated shopping centers in Spain at an environmental level according to BREEAM®. 100% of the electrical energy consumed by L'Aljub comes from renewable energies and the CO2 footprint of electrical energy consumption is nil
The L'Aljub Shopping Center, owned by the global real estate investment manager, DWS, on behalf of one of its real estate funds, and managed by CBRE, has renewed the BREEAM® certificate after passing a rigorous evaluation process for its sustainability. It has achieved this with the "Excellent" classification in the section that evaluates the building and "Exceptional" in the policies and procedures that are applied in the management of the property. This seal certifies the sustainability of the buildings and highlights the use of renewable energies, the environmental management policy and the monitoring of consumption. The certification is part of L'Aljub's commitment to lead positive changes that commits it to make small big steps towards a better and more sustainable world. At this time, 100% of the electricity consumed by L'Aljub comes from renewable energies and the CO2 footprint of the shopping center corresponding to the consumption of electrical energy is nil. This is due in part to the recent installation, on the roof of the building, of a photovoltaic plant with 1,000 450w solar panels, which provide more than 25% of the center's electricity consumption. In addition, more than 99% of the lighting is LEDs and optimize ignition times using the latest technology. L'Aljub also has high flow fans to provide comfort, adiabatic cooling towers and efficient air conditioning. The sum of all these elements gives the L'Aljub Shopping Center a B energy rating. The BREEAM® certificate is a recognition that values the management of the building and its activities committed to the environment. It is a distinction that goes far beyond energy efficiency and covers aspects such as water consumption, waste management, the emission of pollutants, or the health and well-being of the users of this building with more than 120 premises and 150,000 square meters built squares. The acronym ESG, which responds in English to the words Environmental, Social and Governance, refers to the factors that make a company sustainable through its social, environmental and good management commitment. Almost since its foundation in 2003, the L'Aljub Shopping Center has been very involved in the social life of its area of influence and regularly collaborates with and sponsors cultural and social activities. A clear example of this is the 'Oasis Market Fest', a fair - event that was held with the intention of supporting small merchants and artisans, while promoting the circular economy and local commerce. It is also worth mentioning the participation for several years in the city's Employment and Talent Forum as well as the usual collaboration with different non-profit social entities such as: the Multiple Sclerosis Association of Elche and Crevillent (AEMEC), the Association of Development, Alternative Trade and Microcredit (ADCAM), the CRIS Foundation Against Cancer or the Josep Carreras Foundation, among many others. The renewal of the BREEAM® certificate is a clear declaration of intent, that the L'Aljub Shopping Center is positioning itself in this line of operation as a socially responsible company. Without forgetting, L'Aljub's commitment to the 'Destination 2030' project, an action plan with improvement initiatives based on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN. Finally, it should be noted that the L'Aljub Shopping Center It has other recognitions, such as being the first and only shopping center with the Q for Tourism Quality, a prestigious Spanish brand granted by the Institute for Spanish Tourism Quality (ICTE), ISO 9001 and the Corresponsible Company certificate. About DWS - Real Estate DWS's real estate investment business has been investing in real estate assets for more than 50 years. As part of the Alternativos platform, the real estate business has more than 350 employees in almost 25 cities around the world and €78 billion in global real estate assets under management (March 31, 2022). Providing a diverse range of strategies and solutions across the risk/return and geographic spectrums, they offer core and value-added real estate assets, real estate securities, real estate debt and opportunistic real estate assets. The real estate investment business employs a disciplined investment approach and aims to deliver attractive long-term risk-adjusted returns, capital preservation and diversification to its investors, including governments, corporations, insurance companies, endowments, retirement plans and private clients around the world. About CBRE: CBRE Group Inc, headquartered in Dallas and listed on the NYSE and included in the Fortune 500 and S
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