Sustainability Archives - Page 9 of 10

“Complete Predictability Is an Illusion”

May 12, 2022

The pandemic has confirmed the resilience of Immofinanz’s low-cost retail formats and has resulted in the introduction of new concepts. Immofinanz Board Member Dietmar Reindl spoke with the publisher of ACROSS Magazine, Reinhard Winiwarter, about the resilience of retail relationships, the need for more service, and the company’s expansion plans.

Mitiska REIM secures €110 million in green loans

May 10, 2022

Mitiska REIM announced it has secured €110 million in green loan financing agreements with KBC Bank, in several transactions including €58 million to refinance Malinas retail park, and a further €42 million to fund acquisition opportunities in the Netherlands.

55,000 sq m mixed-use project Waterfront Genoa (IT) serviced by Nhood

May 6, 2022

Nhood Services Italy became a service provider for the urban transformation project of Waterfront di Levante, located in Genoa. Due to the special architectural solutions made by Renzo Piano, Waterfront can be described as a low environmental impact project for the city.

Schwarz Group is promoting the mobility transition

May 6, 2022

For more environmentally friendly mobility: Schwarz Group expands its network of EV charging stations across Europe. The corporate group will install around 6,200 new EV charging points at store locations of its retail divisions.

Coca-Cola opens first European Retail Flagship in London

May 5, 2022

Coca‑Cola Great Britain announces the launch of its first flagship store in London. Located on Long Acre, Covent Garden, the new retail destination offers a range of limited-edition apparel collections, exclusive designer collaborations, gift items, and unique drinks creations.

Avison Young recruits new Director of ESG UK and Europe

May 4, 2022

Avison Young announces the recruitment of Wesley Thomson as Director of ESG, UK & Europe.

Merlin Properties launches Green Financing Program

April 26, 2022

With this initiative, which targets bonds issued for a total amount exceeding €4.0 billion, Merlin aims to convert all of its outstanding bonds into “green bonds”.

Centre:MK receives Green World Award

April 21, 2022

The retail destination centre:mk Milton Keynes in the UK has been recognized for its sustainability achievements over the last 24 months with a Green World Award. The Green Apple Awards enable companies and organizations to win environmental recognition not only for themselves, but also for their countries.

New Head of Newsec Digital Accelerator

April 20, 2022

Newsec launches a new initiative, Newsec Digital Accelerator, to further enhance the position within digitalization and sustainability. Christoffer Börjesson is appointed to head up and continue developing this strategy.

Ulrike Gehmacher is the new Head of Group ESG at Immofinanz

April 5, 2022

Ulrike Gehmacher has taken over the sustainability agendas of Immofinanz as the Head of Group ESG. In this role, she has been responsible for the group-wide coordination and implementation of the company’s sustainability strategy since the beginning of February 2022, leading a cross-functional ESG committee that implements a sustainable value chain in the company.

Schwarz Group’s Sustainability Strategy is expanding

April 4, 2022

The Schwarz Group is actively driving the energy revolution as part of its group-wide sustainability strategy: 100 percent renewable energy, 5,000 photovoltaic installations.

How to Avoid Accusations of Greenwashing While Effectively Marketing Your Green Efforts

March 30, 2022

Many retail real estate companies are currently hesitant to promote their sustainability efforts. The fear of being accused of greenwashing if the location or company is not 100% sustainable outweighs the potential upside of leasing to green-minded tenants. Yet, there is a clear and simple strategy when it comes to marketing one’s sustainability efforts without fearing to be accused of greenwashing.

Kaufland: Saving food with “Too Good To Go” app in and around Munich

March 21, 2022

Kaufland is already taking a variety of measures to prevent food waste. Now, the retailer has launched a cooperation with Too Good To Go – the food saving app that connects retailers and customers – for its stores in the Munich area.

Multi Corporation and Chainels announce strategic collaboration

March 16, 2022

Multi Corporation has launched the “Multi Forum” tenant experience app to further improve management of its assets. Powered by Chainels, the tenant experience app is a user-friendly portal available in website and app formats.

Immofinanz presents new brand On Top Living at MIPIM 2022

March 16, 2022

Immofinanz is presenting its new residential brand “On Top Living” at the real estate trade fair, MIPIM in Cannes. Under this brand, tenants will be offered up to 12,000 smart and sustainable apartments at affordable prices in the medium term.

MIPIM 2022: This year’s Buzzword is ESG

March 15, 2022

The return to a virus-free world, the fight against global phenomena such as climate change, and the conflict in Ukraine – this and many other issues are driving the retail industry in Cannes.

Scallier: New Brands in Romanian Retail Parks

March 11, 2022

German non-food retailer, TEDi, and the Austrian chain of sport stores, Hervis, will open their shops in newly emerging retail parks in Romania developed by the Polish company Scallier. In total, the new stores will occupy an area of nearly 5,500 sq m in the facilities located in Timisoara, Vaslui, Mosnita, Turda (TEDi) and in Vaslui and Turda (Hervis).

Scallier’s Retail Park in Focsani Receives Breeam Excellent Certificate

March 9, 2022

The retail park in Focsani, which was opened in November last year, received the BREEAM certificate at the Excellent level. A commercial facility with a lease area of 5,000 sq m is part of the network of compact retail facilities developed by the Polish company Scallier in Romania.

BNP Paribas REIM gains Albert Bauchinger as Commercial Asset Manager

March 4, 2022

Albert Bauchinger joins BNP Paribas REIM in Munich as Commercial Asset Manager. In this role, he is responsible for managing the Munich and Frankfurt markets.

Commercial Sustainable Development Goals

February 25, 2022

ACROSS Magazine’s compilation of research studies shows how the retail and real estate industries are meeting sustainable economic models of production and services, while eliciting innovation and a commercial evolution.

What do sustainable certifications look like?

February 24, 2022

Sustainable certification and rating systems are very common by now. But how much do we really know about these certifications, and how do they apply to sustainable buildings? Safe Asset Group came up with a comprehensive overview on certificates.

Sonae Sierra launches new positioning

February 23, 2022

Sonae Sierra rencently started a new chapter in management and strategy. In line with this the company has now launched a new image and positioning, illustrating the company’s new strategic cycle.

Hines Signs €50 Million Green Loan for Mixed-Use Property Preciados 13

February 22, 2022

Hines, on behalf of Bayerische Versorgungskammer (BVK), has signed a €50 million green loan with CaixaBank as part of a new financing package for its flagship Preciados 13 project in Madrid. In 2017, the mixed-use building was acquired by Hines on behalf of BVK Highstreet Retail Preciados S.L.U.

First Outlet in Brussels is planned for 2023

February 21, 2022

TORG International will collaborate with Start Concept on leasing the first outlet in Brussels. Construction of the entire project is well advanced with an opening planned for late 2023.

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