Supporting the environmental transition
Discover the Better Places Strategy
The Better Places Strategy
Continuously improving sustainability at our destinations
WasteOur destinations implement waste-sorting and recycling programmes and work to continuously reduce the volume of waste they produce. Visitors and tenants are encouraged to sort and recycle their own waste, and we strive to send no waste to the landfill by the end of 2025. 
Sustainable RetailWe support the increasingly sustainable evolution of our retailers’ offer via the Sustainable Retail Index. This index provides insights into the progress of performance and the commitments of retailers in their sustainable transition efforts. Through initiatives such as the Westfield Good Festival, we promote more sustainable experiences and support circular consumption. Learn more about the SRI!
CertificationsMany of our destinations have certifications that rate the performance of their buildings and activities, such as BREEAM-in-Use, Energy Performance Certificates and health & safety scores.
WaterThe amount of water each shopping centre uses is carefully monitored to find ways for continuous improvement. All centres are given targets to reduce their water usage and tasked to find alternative sources, such as collecting surface water or rainwater for nourishing plants or flushing toilets. 
BiodiversityOur assets can affect local biodiversity, so we take ongoing measures such as setting up a biodiversity action plan in the centres and using eco-labelled and phytosanitary-free cleaning, maintenance and gardening products to reduce this impact. Centres are rated on the actions they are taking to protect and support biodiversity and on their plans to increase biodiversity-friendly areas on their site. 
Health, Safety & ComfortOur shopping centres are local hubs, bolstering economic and social vitality, and delivering jobs and skills, social inclusion and health programmes to serve local communities. Each destination strives to create a positive impact, from creating jobs to promoting charitable causes, fostering social inclusion and providing access to those living with disabilities. 
MobilityThe transportation used by our visitors is a major contributor to our greenhouse gas emissions, so we are implementing solutions to encourage the use of more sustainable mobility. These include the expansion of bike parking, increased access to public transportation, electric vehicle charging points and more.
Energy & ClimateThe existing energy consumption of each shopping centre is also assessed. In addition, centres are tasked with continuously reducing their energy intensity and assessing the likely impacts of climate change on their assets and activities. 
Photovoltaic system
A large-scale photovoltaic system has been installed on the rooftops of Westfield Centro. The 2,770 solar panels produce around 1.1 million kilowatt hours of electricity each year, equivalent to the needs of up to 500 households. This allows a significant part of the center’s energy consumption to be covered directly on site with renewable energy.
Communities & Local SupportOur shopping centres are local hubs, bolstering economic and social vitality, and delivering jobs and skills, social inclusion and health programmes to serve local communities. Each destination is scored on the work it does to support its local community and strives to create a positive impact, from creating jobs to promoting charitable causes, fostering social inclusion and providing access to those living with disabilities. westfield.mommits for the environnemental transition
We are committed to accelerating urban regeneration, while encouraging our retail partners to embrace the circular economy and make progress in their own environmental journeys. We are convinced the Better Places Certification will set a new environmental standard for our industry.
Energy use50% reduction in energy intensity of European shopping centres by 2030 (2).
Emissions90% greenhouse gas reduction in Scopes 1 & 2 by 2030.
Water conservationReduce water consumption intensity by 20% per footfall by 2030 (3).Recycling RateZero waste to landfill by the end of 2025. Recycle 70% of our waste by 2030.Our shopping centre's commitments
Current initiatives:
We scored a B-grade (Highly Efficient) on our Energy Performance Certificate (4).
Future initiatives:
Our aim is to improve our energy performance certificate to level A (very efficient).
Current initiatives:
We ensure that our devices are switched off when the shopping centre closes. In addition, we generate around 1.1 million kilowatt hours of electricity annually with our photovoltaic system on our roofs, covering up to 40% of our electricity needs. The remaining electricity we purchase comes from 100% renewable energy sources.
Future initiatives:
We are already saving energy through LED lighting and smart building controls. Our goal is to reduce our energy consumption by 50 % by 2030 compared to 2019.
Current initiatives:
We collect rainwater for watering plants.
Future initiatives:
We want to reduce our water consumption by 20% by 2030 compared to 2019. Here we are focussing on waterless urinals, for example.
Current initiatives:
We have 5 beehives on our roof. We have outdoor gardens that promote biodiversity. We use mainly organic gardening and cleaning products.
Future initiatives:
We would like to develop biodiversity corridors and restore natural habitats on our site.
Current initiatives:
70% of our waste is recycled or converted into energy. We sort and recycle 14 tonnes of plastic and 622 tonnes of cardboard every year, which equates to approximately 700,000 water bottles and 12,440,000 egg cartons.
Future initiatives:
Our goal is to increase the proportion of waste we recycle by 95%, reduce waste production by 20% by 2030 and convert organic waste into compost.
Current initiatives:
We provide 42 charging stations for electric vehicles to promote more sustainable mobility. We provide bicycle parking spaces to promote more sustainable mobility.
Future initiatives:
Our aim is to improve the bicycle service for our visitors.
Current initiatives:
We monitor the air quality of our indoor spaces.
Future initiatives:
Our goal is to cover 90% of our roof with albedo/vegetation to limit heat loss.
Current initiatives:
50 % of Westfield Centro's eligible retailers have been rated "Active", "Advanced" or "Leader" on our Sustainable Retail Index7, based on retail revenues. So far, fashion apparel, sport apparel, jewellery, bags & footwear & accessories retailers have been assessed. We are planning to assess the rest of the eligible retailers by 2027.
Future initiatives:
Our goal is to improve the SRI rating of your shopping centre every year. We would like to expand our organic food offering.
Current initiatives:
Over 4,000 people have found a job thanks to our centre. We support local employment and offered around 400 job vacancies last year.
Future initiatives:
We want to partner with the city/local organisation to reduce the number of vacancies in our shopping centre (such as the training and job fair). We also want to organise events to raise awareness of sustainable development among our visitors (such as the Westfield Good Festival) and implement more initiatives to make people with disabilities more welcome.
(1) WWF France shared its expertise and critical perspective on the biodiversity, water, mobility, energy climate and sustainable consumption criteria.
(2) In kWh/sqm of the energy consumed to power common areas, against our 2015 baseline.
(3) In litres per visit, against our 2019 baseline.
(4) A ranking of energy efficiency covering the amount of power used by a property for heating, cooling, lighting and hot water. The scale runs from A to G.
(5) Electricity produced by renewable energy such as wind, solar and hydroelectric power.
(6) Shower of 8 minutes.
(7) The SRI is a comprehensive assessment tool providing insight into the progress of retailers in their sustainable transition: Leader: retailers consistently outperforming peers, setting industry standards. Advanced: retailers above average, actively contributing to the industry’s transition. Active: retailers meeting or slightly exceeding expectations, committed to improvement. Starter: retailers showing promise as new entrants, relative growth. Inactive: retailers falling short of standards, no commitment to improvement.